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Metals, Cans & Drums Waste Solutions

Crush cans, compact drums and bale metal packaging with Kenburn equipment for hospitality, manufacturing and public sites. Free site audit.
Efficient crushing, space savings and recycling value from metal waste streams. Aluminium/tin cans from catering, empty drums from production and metal packaging create sharp, bulky hazards that risk injury, take space and demand specialist handling. Kenburn’s can crushers, drum compactors and metal-capable balers reduce volumes by 8:1 to 10:1, producing safe, dense loads for high-value recycling while minimising site risks.
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Why Metal Waste Generators Choose Kenburn

  • Hazard Elimination
Crushes sharp cans/drums to safe, handleable forms.
  • Extreme Compaction
8:1 drum ratios, dense metal bales for max rebates.
  • Versatile Handling
From loose cans to 205/400L drums.
  • Operator-Safe
Quiet (~59 dB), interlocked for busy sites.
  • Proven Industrial Strength
Built for manufacturing/hospitality volumes.

Testimonials

Charlotte Griffin

A fantastic company and an absolute pleasure to deal with.

The Jyates

Absolutely great service.
We purchased a reconditioned cardboard baler and the machine has been completely overhauled with new electricals and components. Gordon and Jane have been excellent to deal with all the way through.
Now making money out of cardboard which we used to pay to dispose of. Win! Thanks for all your advice and help.

O M

Was easy to contact business, I was given a few options and explanations of how each service would work so I could make a decision in an industry I didnt know much about. Very professional and friendly. Wouldn’t hesitate to use again. If you are a business that is getting rid of alot of waste I would recommend speaking to Kenburn for advice.

Ahmad D. Bozorgy

Our company has used Kenburn for over 10 years and I myself have been dealing with them for the last 5 years. They are very responsive, polite and caring about their customers. Their prices have been fair and I think competitive. The jobs they do have been professional and did not need repeating. I will continue having business with them.

Metal Waste Challenges & Kenburn Solutions

Waste Type Key Challenge Kenburn Solution
Aluminium/tin cans Sharp edges, bin punctures, injury risk Vertical baler or dedicated can crusher
205L metal drums Bulky storage, high disposal fees In-drum compactor (8:1 ratio)
400L drums/plastic drums Heavy, space-hogging, handling hazards Drum crusher/compactor
Metal packaging/foils Low volume but frequent from catering Vertical baler
Mixed metals/offcuts Sorting time, mixed disposal costs Balex heavy-duty baler

Core Benefits for Metal Management

  • Injury Prevention
Crushed cans/drums eliminate cuts and strains during handling.
  • Massive Savings
Fewer skips/collections plus recycling rebates from dense loads.
  • Space Efficiency
80-90% reduction frees yards/floors for operations.
  • Compliance Edge
CE/BS EN 16500 certified, HSE-friendly for audits.
  • Sustainability Boost
Maximises metal recovery, cuts landfill/CO2 footprint.
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Built for Safety & Compliance

Kenburn metal solutions prioritise site safety:

  • Ultra-quiet - ~59 dB operation near production or public areas.
  • Robust safeguards - Full interlocks, E-stops, no-pinch guards.
  • Seamless support - Free audits, installs, training and 24/7 UK coverage.

Recommended Equipment for Metals & Drums

Vertical Balers

Perfect for hospitality cans, foils and light metals; compact footprint.

Tin Can Crushers/Presses

Standalone for high-volume catering/recycling sites.

In-Drum Compactors

Fills 205L drums with crushed waste (cans, etc.) safely.

Drum Crushers

Reduces 400L drums to 1/8 size; handles metal/plastic.

Balex Heavy-Duty Balers

Industrial metals, mixed scraps for dense bales.

Recommended Kenburn Equipment for Manufacturing & Packaging Plants

Kenburn’s drum compactors achieve an impressive 8:1 compaction ratio, turning bulky 405L drums into flat, stackable discs. Ideal for chemical, paint or food sites where empty drums pile up. The in-drum compactor allows safe filling of drums with crushed cans and also contaminated materials such as oily rags which compact inside the drum, significantly reducing the waste volumes. 

For hospitality, vertical balers process aluminium/tin cans from drinks alongside cardboard, creating mixed recyclable bales while keeping back-of-house safe.

FAQs - Metals, Cans & Drums

Drum crushers/compactors reduce 205-400L drums to 1/8 size, eliminating hazards and storage issues.
Yes, vertical balers handle cans efficiently alongside packaging for recycling rebates.
Absolutely – interlocks, guards and crushing eliminate cut risks; CE/BS EN 16500 certified.
Up to 90% for baled cans; 8:1 for drums, slashing collection needs.

Full operator training at install; custom plans (1-3 visits/year) with nationwide engineers.

Yes, in-drum compactors handle compatible hazardous streams safely.
Kenburn powers UK manufacturers, hotels and recyclers with metal solutions that crush costs and risks. From can crushers to drum compactors, reclaim space and value from metal waste.

Our Proven Process

Free Site Audit

Free Site Audit

Map plastic sources and volumes.

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Proposal

Matched equipment options.

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Install & Train

Quick setup and certification.

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After-Care

Consumables, service and support.

Call 01727 844988 today transform your metal waste management.

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