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 drum waste 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.

Book a Free on-site audit to tackle your metal waste challenges. Reduce hazards, cut costs, unlock rebates.

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Why Metal Waste Generators Choose Kenburn

Crushes sharp cans/drums to safe, handleable forms.

8:1 drum ratios, dense metal bales for max rebates.

From loose cans to 205/400L drums.

Quiet (~59 dB), interlocked for busy sites.

Built for manufacturing/hospitality volumes.

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Metal Waste Challenges & Kenburn Solutions

Waste Type	Key Challenge	Kenburn Solution
Aluminium/tin cans	Sharp edges, bin punctures, injury risk	Vertical baler
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

Crushed cans/drums eliminate cuts and strains during handling.

Fewer skips/collections plus recycling rebates from dense loads.

80-90% reduction frees yards/floors for operations.

CE/BS EN 16500 certified, HSE-friendly for audits.

Maximises metal recovery, cuts landfill/CO2 footprint.

Built for Safety & Compliance

Kenburn metal solutions prioritise site safety:

Recommended Equipment for Metals & Drums

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

FAQs - Metals, Cans & Drums

1. What equipment crushes empty metal drums safely?

Drum crushers/compactors reduce 205-400L drums to 1/8 size, eliminating hazards and storage issues.

2. Can hospitality sites bale aluminium and tin cans?

Yes, vertical balers handle cans efficiently alongside packaging for recycling rebates.

3. Are Kenburn machines safe for handling sharp metal waste?

Absolutely – interlocks, guards and crushing eliminate cut risks; CE/BS EN 16500 certified.

4. How much volume reduction for cans and drums?

Up to 90% for baled cans; 8:1 for drums, slashing collection needs.

5. Is training and maintenance included?

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

6. Do you support hazardous drum crushing?

Yes, in-drum compactors handle compatible hazardous streams safely.

Kenburn powers UK manufacturers, hotels and recyclers with metal solutions that crush costs and risks. Kenburn Balers, Compactors and Crushers reclaim space and value from metal waste.

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Call 01727 844988 today transform your metal waste management.