Vertical Balers Australia: Compact Cardboard Waste by up to 90%
Every square metre of retail or warehouse space is expensive so why let loose cardboard swallow it?
A Mil-tek vertical baler turns a trolley-load of boxes into a mill-ready bale in minutes, cutting your waste volume by up to 90% and your bin lifts with it.
With more than 45,000 machines running across 20 countries and a local Australian service team, we make the switch to baled cardboard simple, safe, and fast to pay back.
Why a Vertical Baler?
Most retail and logistics sites see payback on a vertical cardboard baler in 12–18 months. A typical supermarket producing 800 kg of cardboard a week pays roughly $380/month in bin lifts; baling cuts that to two collections per quarter and frees up 3-4 sqm of BOH.
Space-saving: 90% volume reduction, footprint of 0.45 m²
Lower waste costs: Fewer bin lifts, rebates on baled cardboard
OH&S: No overflowing cages, safer manual handling
Cleaner BOH: Tidier loading dock, better compliance
Recycling revenue: Mill-ready bales sold to recyclers
Fast payback: Typically 12–18 months
Our Vertical Baler Range
How Our Vertical Balers Work
A vertical cardboard baler works in four steps.
- You load loose cardboard through the front door.
- A ram descends and compacts it against the base plate.
- Once the chamber is full you tie the bale with twine or wire through the pre-cut slots.
- Then the front door releases and a finished bale (typically 80 to 120 kg.) is ejected onto a pallet or trolley.
Industries We Serve
Retail & supermarkets
Cut back-of-house cardboard clutter, free up storage and generate rebates on mill-ready bales.
Logistics & 3PL
Eliminate overflowing cages across shift changes.
Hospitality
Quiet pneumatic operation keeps BOH staff-friendly during service.
Buy or Rent: Flexible Options
Buy new
We also sell refurbished second-hand machines. Contact us for current prices and stock availability.
Why Choose Mil-tek Australia
Mil-tek has been building and servicing waste-compaction equipment for more than 25 years in Australia, and more than 30 years globally.
Today 60,000 machines produced for more than 20 countries, backed locally by a dedicated Australian service team covering nationwide service.
Frequently Asked Questions
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A vertical baler compresses loose cardboard or plastic downward against a base plate using a powered ram. You load material through the front door, the ram compacts it, you tie the bale, and the finished block ejects onto a pallet. A vertical baler typically reduces volume by up to 90%.
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The right baler size depends on several factors, including the amount of waste you generate, the type of material you want to compact, and the size of the waste. By considering your specific waste stream and operational needs, you can choose a baler that delivers the best performance and efficiency.
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The cost of a vertical baler depends on several factors, including the machine model, capacity, features, and your specific waste management requirements. To ensure you receive the most suitable solution and an accurate quotation, we recommend filling out the contact form below. Our team will be happy to advise you and provide a tailored offer based on your needs.
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Yes! All Mil-tek vertical balers handle plastic as well as cardboard. For PET-bottles and harder types of plastic we recommend one of our larger balers.
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A vertical baler is a machine that presses your plastic or cardboard waste vertically, into dense bales that are easy to manage and store. It takes up a minimum of floorspace thanks to its vertical design making it easy to place directly where waste is generated
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All Mil-tek vertical balers require a yearly service. It's possible to add a service agreement that includes all maintenance for your baler: Rental contracts includes the service agreement.
Talk to a baler specialist
Do you have any questions about vertical baler? Send us your contact information, and one of our specialist will contact you soon.