Polystyrene Compactors

Bergmann Direct supply low, medium and high volume polystyrene compactors which turn loose polystyrene into blocks which sell for up to £750 a tonne.

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EPS Recycling

Polystyrene, otherwise known as Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) or Styrofoam, is 98% air. For something that weighs so little, how much are you actually paying to transport it to landfill?

If you are spending more than £75 a week disposing of EPS polystyrene waste in skips or wheelie bins, it will pay to have a polystyrene compactor, sometimes known as an EPS recycling system. The value of the compacted EPS or the reduction in disposal costs could pay for the machine alone or even generate revenue for you.

Reduce disposal costs

What Are EPS Polystyrene Compactors?

Loose polystyrene waste is costly to dispose of. But compacted polystyrene has a high value, up to £750 a tonne (at 2022 prices). Cold compaction is applied to the polystyrene to form solid blocks with air removed.

To get that resale value, you need a polystyrene (or EPS) compactor to form it into tight blocks that can be picked up by the recycler. The actual value of any compacted polystyrene you have will depend on the volume you have and the amount the recycler can collect on one trip.

Tell us about your polystyrene waste problem and we can work out if you can save, or even earn money from your waste.

Frequently asked questions

How does cold compaction work?: Loose polystyrene is loaded into the hopper at the top, a pre-shredder (CP250 and CP370) breaks the polystyrene into smaller pieces and enters the compaction chamber. A screw auger pushes the polystyrene towards the exit chute, the back pressure of the screw creates friction which heats up polystyrene and the air escapes. It then forms a sold block pushed down the chute, a cooling jacket assists in bringing the temperature down quickly.
How much is a rebate worth?: Rebate value is based on 3 criterias.

1) The volume you have: typically 2-3 pallets stacked 4/5 blocks high equals one tonne. A full truck maximises value.

2) Your location: we have collectors that cover all of the UK.

3) Type of material: uncontaminated white goods polystyrene is typically the highest value. Contaminated, grey or mixed polystyrene does not offer
How often do you run the compactor?: As the heat is generated organically from friction, we recommend stock piling polystyrene and to run it in one batch. The temperature in the chamber and the block remain consistent.

Why Choose Bergmann Direct?

We have 15 years' experience with this type of equipment

Experience: It is a specialized machine which needs to be set up correctly to work efficiently and we have the knowledge
Volume Based Models: We supply three models of EPS polystyrene compactors for low, medium and high volumes. No matter how much polystyrene you will be recycling, we're confident we'll have the right machine for you
Buy-Back: We can also buy back your compacted polystyrene meaning what once was a waste disposal cost, could become a revenue stream which could pay for the cost of the machine and generate an additional revenue, especially now as rebates are around £700 a tonne.

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Nationwide Service and Repair

Benefit from Bergmann Direct's nationwide service and repair, ensuring your waste management equipment remains efficient, durable, and reliable at all times.

Install and training by Bergmann qualified engineers

All of our installations take place with Bergmann qualified engineers, offering their experience and knowledge to ensure the install and safety training is carried out to a high degree.

12 months warranty

On all new machinery, your 12 month parts and labour warranty give you peace of mind. Extended warranties are also available over 3 and 5 years.

Polystyrene Compactors

Reduce disposal costs

Reduce disposal costs

Frequently asked questions

Why Choose Bergmann Direct?