In comparison to a standard underground container, the Sidcon underground compactor requires a slightly higher level of investment, but under the right circumstances this can be recouped very quickly. That means usually within just a few years. Three standard underground containers, for example, have higher acquisition costs and a lower capacity than a single underground compactor. The cost savings are likewise higher because of the less frequent collections.
Cheaper than three regular underground containers.
It’s difficult to say exactly what an underground compactor costs. When making a comparison, the full costs have to be taken into account. That means the concrete well, the excavation work and the power connection too. Detailed costings with all variables are available from Sidcon. The accompanying overview illustrates clearly that one underground compactor is more cost-efficient than three standard containers. In addition to the cost benefits, more capacity and less space are required. This means gains across the board! For a quotation or price indication, feel free to contact Daan Janssen or Pieter van Ravensteijn.
The rule of three
The total costs of ownership (TCO) of a container are determined for a large part by the waste collection costs. The use of an underground compactor drastically reduces the number of waste collections by a factor of 4 to 10. A reduction of four collections a week, for example, will save on 2,000 journeys over a period of ten years. The investment in an underground compactor is therefore recouped with just a few years. A simple way of calculating whether an underground compactor is financially beneficial can be done using the following rule: for a set of 3 containers against 3 waste collections per week, the Sidcon compactor is better on almost every front.
The ideal underground compactor locations.
The underground compactor can best be used in locations where large volumes of waste are generated within a compact area, such as town centres, care settings and high-rise neighbourhoods. But also in locations where long distances are involved in the collection of waste. For example, villages or holiday parks. Many municipalities are making use of underground compactors for the central collection of paper and plastic waste. Central waste disposal sites are used, so high-capacity containers are required. Check out the “ideal locations for underground compactors” page for a more detailed look at these locations.
