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Waste Management for Hotels and Restaurants

Discover how smarter waste management helps hotels and restaurants improve hygiene, save valuable space and reduce waste handling costs.

Smarter waste management for hospitality

Hotels, restaurants and cafés generate large amounts of packaging, food and general waste every day. Without efficient waste handling, these materials can take up valuable space, increase costs and create hygiene challenges.

Mil-tek balers and compactors help reduce waste volume at the source, minimise unnecessary handling and keep kitchens, storage areas and back-of-house operations clean and organised.

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Waste handling challenges in hotels and restaurants

Cardboard packaging, plastic wrap and general waste can quickly overwhelm busy kitchens and storage areas. Overflowing bins and frequent waste transport take up valuable staff time and create unnecessary hygiene and space challenges.

Efficient waste handling helps hospitality businesses maintain cleaner workspaces and keep daily operations running smoothly.

📌 As waste piles up, operations start to suffer, and customer impressions go downhill fast…

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How poor waste handling increases hospitality costs

Poor waste handling affects time, space, and profit.

By compacting waste close to where it is generated, hospitality businesses can:

  • Reduce unnecessary waste transport
  • Minimise overflowing bins and hygiene risks
  • Free up kitchen and storage space
  • Save staff time on waste handling
  • Improve workplace safety and efficiency
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Waste Compactors and Balers for Hospitality

Book a free waste audit to discover the most efficient and cost-effective solution for your hospitality business.

Or explore our range of baler solutions designed for common waste streams like cardboard, plastic wrap, and general kitchen waste:

Compact kitchen waste and reduce bin collections

The EXP200 is a tough, stainless-steel compactor that is ideal for kitchens and similar environments. It handles all black bag waste, including food and fluids, with a powerful 10:1 compaction ratio.

  • Reduces 10 waste bags into 1, saving space
  • Easy to use – almost no training needed
  • Contains liquids and odours inside sealed liners
  • Reduce bin emptying frequency by up to 80%
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Replace traditional bins with a waste compactor.

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Cardboard and plastic waste in hospitality

Cardboard boxes and plastic packaging from daily deliveries can quickly clutter kitchens and storage areas. Mil-tek cardboard balers and plastic balers compact waste at the source, reducing handling time, freeing up space and simplifying recycling.

See popular models below:

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Balers for cardboard and plastic in hospitality:

A102 Vertical Baler

A102 Vertical Baler

  • Usage: Cardboard & Plastic
  • Power: Pneumatic, 2,5 tonnes pressing force
  • Up to 100 kg bales
  • 90 % compaction
  • 0.45m² footprint
  • Ergonomic working height
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A406 Vertical Baler

A406 Vertical Baler

  • Usage: Cardboard & Plastic
  • Power: Pneumatic, 8 tonnes pressing force
  • Up to 225 kg bales
  • 90 % compaction
  • 1 m² footprint
  • Wide chamber for larger materials
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E319 Vertical Baler

E319 Vertical Baler

  • Usage: Cardboard & Plastic
  • Power: Electric, 15 tonnes pressing force
  • Up to 100 kg bales
  • 90 % compaction
  • Almost silent running
  • Less than 2 metres high
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Glass and can waste in hotels and restaurants

Glass bottles and metal cans can quickly take up space in busy bars, restaurants and hotel kitchens. Mil-tek glass crushers and can crushers reduce waste volume, simplify handling and help maintain cleaner work areas.

See models below:

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Crushers for glass and cans in hospitality:

GC100 Glass Crusher

GC100 Glass Crusher

  • Usage: Glass bottles & jars
  • Power: Electric, 220v/50Hz
  • Takes glass bottles up to 1 L
  • Crushes 100 bottles in 2 minutes
  • Fits under most standard bar counters
  • Creates 100% recyclable crushed glass
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GC600 Glass Crusher

GC600 Glass Crusher

  • Usage: Glass bottles & jars
  • Power: Electric, 230v/50Hz
  • Crushes up to 4000 bottles in an hour
  • Loading capacity of 680 bottles
  • Mobile for ease of movement
  • Creates 100% recyclable crushed glass
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A101 Can Crusher

A101 Can Crusher

  • Usage: Cans & Tins
  • Power: Pneumatic, 2,5 tonnes pressing force
  • Crush cans and metal food containers up to 30 L
  • Up to 90% compaction
  • No risk of oil contamination
  • Easy to maintain and easy to clean
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Make Your Hospitality Waste Handling More Efficient

Book a free site survey – we’ll help you find the ideal waste solution for your restaurant, hotel, or café.

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Your ultimate waste handling setup for hospitality

This package is perfect for hotels, restaurants, cafés etc. aiming to stay safe, hygienic, and clutter-free.

An EXP200 compactor
Compact mixed black bag waste by up to 10:1 right where it’s generated. Improve hygiene, free up floor space, and reduce trips to outdoor bins.

A lift trolley
Heavy bag? No problem. The lift trolley pairs perfectly with the EXP200, letting staff wheel and lift compacted waste into bins without strain or spills.

A baler for cardboard and plastic
Place a baler near your unpacking area, so staff can quickly flatten and load boxes and plastic packaging without cluttering the workspace.

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How smart waste handling transforms a busy restaurant

A simple, efficient setup makes a big difference at this Burger King location.

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We’re here to help your restaurant, hotel, café etc. reduce waste and run smoother.

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