Integrated Compaction for Waste Streams
Which Compactor Is Right for Your Facility?
San-I-Pak offers multiple compactor configurations for medical waste, municipal solid waste, recycling, compost, and other facility waste streams. Explore the available models to find the footprint, compaction ratio, loading method, and container configuration that best fit your operation.
Available configurations include vertical, self-contained, platform-mounted, ground-mounted, and multi-stream systems. Depending on the selected model, a compactor can be used to manage regulated medical waste, municipal solid waste, recycling, compost, and other waste streams within one coordinated footprint.
Several models also include San-I-Pak Net™ connectivity, a seven-inch control display, remote troubleshooting, software updates, and alerts that inform personnel when the compactor is full and ready for pickup.
Compaction Built Around Your Waste Workflow
San-I-Pak provides a range of compactors for facilities with different waste volumes, loading methods, space limitations, and collection requirements.
Configurations range from compact self-contained systems to larger vertical and multi-stream installations. Compactors can be incorporated into a broader San-I-Pak treatment system or used as part of a dedicated waste-management setup.
Available options support indoor or outdoor installation and may be paired with platforms, handrails, box dumpers, guide channels, or roll-off containers based on the facility’s workflow.
XC Compactor
A flexible multi-stream compactor designed to support recycling, solid waste, compost, and other facility waste streams within one footprint.
- 4:1 compaction ratio
- Indoor or outdoor installation
- San-I-Pak Net™ connectivity
- Optional box-dumper design
- 121″ H × 105″ L × 92″ W
8-Cubic-Yard Vertical Compactor
A vertical compaction system designed for facilities that need substantial waste capacity while using a compact vertical footprint.
- 4:1 compaction ratio
- Indoor or outdoor installation
- Seven-inch remote-access display
- 117″ H × 120″ L × 100″ W
- Designed for compatible 96-gallon carts
Self-Contained Compactor with Guide Channels
A self-contained configuration that uses guide channels to support controlled container positioning and removal.
- 4:1 compaction ratio
- Indoor or outdoor installation
- San-I-Pak Net™ connectivity
- 121″ H × 105″ L × 92″ W
L-Compactor with Platform and Handrails
A higher-density compactor with an elevated loading platform and safety handrails.
- 6:1 compaction ratio
- Suitable for multiple waste streams
- San-I-Pak Net™ connectivity
- 121″ H × 105″ L × 92″ W
- Ground-mount option available
Ground Mount Compactor with Platform and Handrails
A ground-mounted configuration designed for accessible loading and multi-stream waste handling.
- 6:1 compaction ratio
- Indoor or outdoor installation
- San-I-Pak Net™ connectivity
- 121″ H × 105″ L × 92″ W
Roll-Off Compaction Container
A removable container designed to receive and transport compacted waste as part of a roll-off collection system.
Octagon Roll-Off Container
A durable roll-off container constructed with heavy steel components and available in multiple capacities.
- Available in 20-, 25-, 30-, and 40-cubic-yard sizes
- Seven-gauge steel floor and sides
- Structural-steel framing
- Grease-fitted hinges and rollers
- Compatible understructures available for most roll-off hoists
Electrical and utility requirements vary by compactor model.
Common requirements may include:
- 480V three-phase electrical service
- 120V single-phase electrical service
- Sanitary-drain connection
- Site-specific loading and safety clearances
Because requirements differ between the XC, vertical, self-contained, and L-style compactors, final utilities should be confirmed according to the selected model and installation configuration.
One System, Multiple Waste Streams
Depending on the configuration, San-I-Pak compactors can support:
- Regulated medical waste
- Municipal solid waste
- Recycling
- Compost
- Sharps-related treated waste
- General facility waste
Multi-stream configurations help facilities organize several waste categories within a single coordinated equipment footprint. The catalog illustrates systems supporting between three and five waste streams, depending on the selected arrangement.
Flexible Waste Loading
San-I-Pak compactors can be configured with several loading approaches based on cart size, workflow, and installation layout.
Available options include:
- Direct cart loading
- Integrated box dumpers
- Elevated platforms
- Safety handrails
- Ground-mounted loading
- Guide-channel container alignment
- Roll-off container collection
The optional box dumper can accommodate three-quarter-cubic-yard discharge carts and most one-cubic-yard shovel-nose carts. It connects directly to the compactor and does not require separate utilities.
Available platform, handrail, box-dumper, guide-channel, ground-mount, and roll-off options allow the compaction system to be adapted to different facility layouts and workflows.
Explore San-I-Pak Compactors
Compare available compactors, loading configurations, compaction ratios, and container options to identify the system best suited to your facility’s waste volume and operational requirements.