Commercial Waste and Recycling in Alexandria, MN

What are the different types of commercial waste compactors?

Compactors can come in a variety of shapes and sizes, allowing them to meet a range of commercial waste needs.

Common Types of Compactors

• Vertical compactors: Great for when a company generates a large volume of waste but has limited space

• Apartment compactors: Widely used in high-rise apartment buildings; use 'chutes' to move the waste materials to waste containers at the lower levels of the building

• Roll-off compactors (stationary or breakaway): Involve a compactor connected to a removable roll-off container; used when there are large volumes of dry, compactable materials being generated and there is no issue with space

What are the most popular commercial waste container sizes?

2 Yard Dumpsters

Common Dimensions: 6 ft L x 3 ft W x 3 ft H

Being one of the smallest front-load commercial dumpster sizes available, 2 yard dumpsters are a great option for small businesses, retail stores, and restaurants.

4 Yard Dumpsters

Common Dimensions: 6 ft L x 4 ft W x 5 ft H

4 yard dumpsters are most commonly used at restaurants, gas stations, brick-and-mortar businesses, etc.

6 Yard Dumpsters

Common Dimensions: 6 ft L x 5 ft W x 6 ft H

6 yard dumpsters are great options for busy gas stations, restaurants, brick-and-mortar businesses, and medium-sized office buildings.

Learn more: Commercial Dumpster Service Guide for Business Owners