Sanitech auger style refuse and recycling compactors are now available from Epax Systems. According to the company, Sanitech Auger Compactors are more efficient than hydraulic ram-style units. As the auger spins, waste is broken down, creating higher bulk density in the container and allowing as much as 50% more waste to be stored. This high degree of compaction greatly reduces haul frequency and expense. 

The auger is also up to 5-times faster than a ram system, the company says, so productivity is improved as workers spend less time feeding waste. An all-electric direct-drive system uses no hydraulics, there is no potential for negative environmental impact from a hydraulic leak. Sanitech Auger Compactors are available in stationary and self-contained configurations.