What is a compaction ratio?
A Compaction Ratio refers to the volume of loose material that can be compressed into 1 cubic yard of space. For example, a 5 to 1 compaction ratio means that 5 cubic yards of loose material can be packed into 1 cubic yard of Bin space. Before a Compaction Ratio can be estimated, the waste stream must be identified and evaluated. As a rule, very dense material will not compact as mush as lightweight material. The factors that determine the Compaction Ratio include, but are not limited to: • Type of Refuse • Auger Horsepower • Container Size • Container Style • Weather You must consider ALL variables before estimating a Compaction Ratio for any application. Typical Compaction Ratios for auger style compactors start around 5 to 1 but are subject to interpretation. Do not buy a compactor based on the estimated Compaction Ratio alone. Typically the Compaction Ratios provided with quotes are simply an educated guess at best. While they may hold up over time it is best to stay conservative w
