Questions about GREENMAX EPS Compactors
Q: Why should I not just include polystyrene with my general waste?
A: EPS does not decompose; once it goes into a landfill, it stays there forever. By compacting and recycling polystyrene, you can reduce your existing waste costs by up to 80% by avoiding unnecessary transportation costs and reducing the number of garbage cans and lifts required. You can also make money by doing this, as polystyrene is a great source of waste that can be successfully recycled.
Q: What kind of polystyrene can I compress or melt?
A: EPS is the most popular and most commonly used for of polystyrene, and can be recycled in a Greenmax EPS compactor/densifer. All packaging, fish box of EPS, construction boards made of EPS can be dealt with our machines.
Q: How do I decide which model of compactor/densifier I need?
A: A Greenmax consultant will guide you through this decision. What you need to know is the approximate amount of EPS waste you have or collect, where it comes from, its size, and density. In addition to this, you should also know how much space is available for a machine. This basic information, combined with your business setup, forms the basis for assessing which model of machine you need.
Q: Where should I install my machine?
A: Your internal workplace and available data about your waste stream will provide you with the answers. Together with Greenmax, we will ensure that you find the best place in your workplace.
Q: Should my compactor/densifier stand indoors or out?
A: Compactors/densifiers can be installed indoors or outdoors while most important thing is keeping the machine close to where the waste is generated. If you put your machine outside, it should be under a roof. You should also realize that cold weather conditions can affect the performance of your compactor/dehumidifier.
Q: How often must the machine be serviced?
A: The machine requires an annual service to ensure it is operating correctly and safely. If you have a Greenmax compactor/densifier installed, our technician will also service this on an annual basis.
Q: What is the cost for the machine, installation and training?
A: Greenmax consultant will provide a cost-saving analysis to establish what the real cost of your waste management is, and to outline what the return on investment will be from purchasing a Greenmax machine.
Q: What skills or training is required to operate a compactor/densifier?
A: Compactor/densifier are very straightforward to use. An educated and licensed Greenmax technician will train a key staff member so that he or she understands how the machine works and can in turn train other staff members. The training is simple and quick and means almost anyone can learn how to use a Greenmax machine.
Q: What exactly does the Greenmax EPS compactor do?
A: EPS6 is approximately 98% air. The Greenmax EPS compactor/densifier can compress the polystyrene into fine blocks or melts into ingots, significantly reducing the size. The EPS is then compacted in dense, manageable briquettes.
Q: And I can earn money from this?
A: Yes, you can. Dense, compacted polystyrene can be recycled into almost any plastic based product: mobile phones, speakers, televisions, DVDs etc. It is much cheaper than manufacturing 'new' plastic, making it a popular commodity.
Q: How do I find someone to buy my compacted EPS?
A: Greenmax assist companies all over the world in doing exactly this, and your consultant will ensure you find a local recycler willing to take this off your hands for a reasonable price.