Containers and Equipment Overview

• Trash Dumpsters
• Horizontal Compactors
• Rolloff Containers

Trash Dumpsters

Dumpsters for TRASH must be accompanied by a cardboard dumpster and outdoor carts. All dumpsters must meet or exceed these requirements. Contact OWRR for assistance when ordering equipment.

General

All buildings must have a trash dumpster or compactor. High volume areas, such as residence halls, may require multiple dumpsters and daily pick ups. Other locations may utilize horizontal compactors. A cardboard container and outdoor carts must accompany all trash dumpsters.

Serviced By

Front load truck (see vehicle dimensions)

Capacity

8 cubic yards (standard)

Style

Side Door, Flat Front, Notch Back

Dimensions

• Depth: 71″ minimum, 72″ maximum
• Height: 71″ minimum, 72″ maximum
• Body width: 71″ minimum, 72″ maximum (with sleeves: 80-81″ wide)

Bottoms

• 10 gauge steel
• Reinforced with a 90 degree x 2 3/4″ wide “V” crimp containing a 1 1/2″ drain and plug (pipe coupling)
• Reinforced additionally with a 2″ x 2″ x 3/16″ angle running length of bottom opposite “V” crimp
• Four (4) caster pads constructed from 3/16″ steel plate
• Fully-welded stress areas to aid in liquid retention

Front and Side Walls

• 11 gauge steel minimum
• Reinforced with 90 degree x 1″  “V” crimps, front and rear, to maintain rigidity

Side Doors

• Side door opening (on the left and right sides) 28″ x 28″
• 44″ maximum height from ground to bottom of side door opening.
• Side door should be 30″ x 30″ and made of plastic.
• Full access to the 28″ x 28″ opening is required with the door in the open position.

Front Bumper Pads & Side Lifting Sleeves

• 3/16″ thick, 36″ long (maximum) sleeves
• 3/16″ gussets for support
• 3/16″ plate guides to assist fork arm entry

Lids

Plastic Double wall construction with “V” crimp for added strength

Paint Info

Contact OWRR for paint color sample (UNC lamppost green).

• Industrial Direct-to-Metal Acrylic Gloss number 390 manufactured by Coronado Paint Company. Call 800-883-4193 to locate the nearest supplier.
• Wash in acid bath, prime, and apply two coats of paint (see above)

Known Suppliers

Bakers Waste Equipment, Inc.
Physical address, shipping, general mail:
Main Office, Cook Road Plant, 3670 Cook Road, Valdese, NC 28690
Telephone: 828-879-8222; Fax: 828-879-8557

Manufacturing Facility:
223 Baker Street, Morganton, NC
Telephone: 828-433-8622; Fax: 828-438-4796

Accounts receivable, payments:
Credit Department-BWE, 201 East Meeting Street, Morganton, NC 28655-3550
Chris Burns cburns@bwe-nc.com
Website: https://www.fleetgenius.com/

Carolina Environmental Systems, Inc.
Maxwell Taylor, 2750 Highway 66 South, Kernersville, NC 27284
Telephone: 336-869-9900

Nu-Life Environmental, Inc.
2266 Powdersville Rd., Easley, SC, 29641
Telephone: 864-295-2183

Waste Industries, Inc.
148 Stone Park Court, Durham, NC, 27703
Telephone: 919-596-1363; Fax: 919-598-1852

Reserve Amount

It is the responsibility of the project to reserve for the equipment.

• $800 per unit (approximate)
• Tax and shipping may be extra. Allow 2 months for delivery of items.

The project design team must complete this table and include it in Section 11170 along with other information about relevant outdoor service area equipment.

Pad Requirements

See the Site and Space Planning page for pad requirements and drawings.

The information in this section is supplemental to UNC Design Guidelines, Chapter V. Technical Design and Performance Standards, Section B. Division 2 – Site Work (Spec 02475) and Section K. Division 11 – Equipment (Spec 11170).

Horizontal Compactors

General

• Used for high volumes of trash or cardboard.
• Trash and cardboard containers must always be paired with one another, regardless of container type.
• Containers smaller than 35 cubic yards may be used only with OWRR approval.
• Do not use horizontal compactors at residence halls without written approval of OWRR and Housing and Residential Education.
• Must meet ANSI and OSHA safety standards.
• We consider compactors part of the building and require the design team to plan accordingly for them, including their purchase as part of the project. We recommend that the design team work with an equipment supplier early in the design process.
• This information should be included in Section 11170 Solid Waste and Recycling Handling Equipment.

Cost

It is the responsibility of the project to spec, budget, order, receive, install, and pay the invoice for this equipment.

• $21,000 per unit (approximate)
• Allow 2 months for delivery of items and include freight and tax in your costing estimate.

The project design team must complete this table and include it in Section 11170 along with other information about relevant outdoor service area equipment.

Pad Requirements

See the Site and Space Planning page for pad requirements and drawings.

Style

Self-contained

Serviced By

Rolloff truck (see vehicle dimensions); also see pad dimensions for space requirements.

Standard Capacity

35 cubic yard

Dimensions

Dimensions not shown

• Overall width: 8′ 0″ (2438 mm)
• Ground Rollers: 8″ diameter x 6″ long with grease fittings
• Guide Rollers: 4″ diameter x 6″ long with grease fittings

Horizontal Compactors

Size (cubic yards)	A	B	C	D**	E	lbs.
15 yd. (not used)	4′ 4″	3′ 7″	5′ 8″	14′ 10″	7′ 5″	9,200
20 yd.	4′ 4″	3′ 7″	5′ 8″	18′ 0″	7′ 5″	9,900
25 yd.	4′ 4″	3′ 7″	5′ 8″	18′ 5″	8′ 8″	10,400
30 yd.	4′ 4″	3′ 7″	5′ 8″	21′ 6″	8′ 8″	10,800
35 yd.	4′ (max)	41-43″	5′ 7″	23′ 2″ (max)	8′ 9″	11,000

* Overall height with hydraulic tailgate raised: 16′ 6″. Hoist should be equipped with selector valve (1500 psi minimum) in order to control hydraulic tailgate.

** Call supplier for other lengths.

35 cubic yards is the standard size. Consult with OWRR for discussion of other size options.

35 Cubic Yard Charge Box Requirements
(area into which materials are loaded)

Charge Box Capacity	(minimum)
(Mfrs. Rating)	2.0 cu. yd.
(WASTEC rating)	1.51 cu. yd.
Total Capacity	35 cu. yd.
Charge Box Opening	40-41″ L x 58-60″ W
Standard Loading Height	48″ (cart tippers may be necessary at some location such as dining facilities).

Doghouse Requirements

(area into which materials are loaded)

Collaboration with OWRR and EHS is required prior to purchase and installation. Doghouses must be designed with worker safety in mind. OSHA and ANSI safety standards shall be met (machine guard, etc.) Doghouse door must have micro or magnetic switches such that compactor can only be operated with the doors closed. Latches must be flush or approved by OWRR.

Sample Photos

Performance Data

• Cycle Time: 30 sec.
• Total Normal Force: 55,500 lbs.
• Total Maximum Force: 63,000 lbs.

Hydraulic

• Hydraulic Pump: 12 GPM
• Normal Pressure: 2200 PSI
• Maximum Pressure (min.): 2500 PSI
• Normal Ram Face Pressure: 23.7 PSI
• Maximum Ram Face Pressure: 25.9 PSI
• Hydraulic Cylinder (2): Bore 4″, Rod 2-1/2″
• Ram Penetration: 6″

Electrical

A Remote Power Unit remains on-site while the self-contained compactor container is taken to the landfill.

• Remote Power Unit: Electrical Motor, Tri-Volt Option-480/VAC: 15 HP
• Multi-cycle Timer: Electric Control Voltage: 120 VAC
• Panel Box Assembly UL Rated and UL Rated Key Operated
  • 3 Push Button Station: Key Operated Start, Stop, Reverse
  • All Circuits Fused
  • Totally UL Listed for Outside Use

Note: OWRR prefers non-programmable relay and timer controllers.

Building wiring info

See the Site and Space Planning page for info on building wiring requirements for compactors. Please check electrical plans for the dock area and coordinate compactor requirements to match.

Required Features

• Leak proof construction
• Constructed of CQ prime hot rolled steel
• Floor and rear door to be seven (7) gauge steel
• 1/2 Door seal (full door seal may be required for wet waste applications)
• 3″ Sump (used for wet waste situations)
• Doghouse
• Universal understructure
• Wheels and guide rollers with grease fittings
• 15′ Container guides or shorter guides depending on location and OWRR approval
• Double-end pick-up
• Pressure gauge
• Solid breaker bar retainer teeth (needed to help keep material from springing back out of container)
• 1/4″ Packer sides
• Replaceable steel ram guides
• Fire hose connection

Options

As an example, the Marathon Equipment and Baker’s Waste Equipment sites have several pages of options available for self-contained horizontal compactors. All options must be approved by OWRR.

Paint Info

General

• Wash in acid bath, prime, and apply two coats of paint (see below).
• Contact OWRR for paint color sample
• Use an oxide primer. Paint and primer should each create a 2 mm coating.

Color requirements

Trash

• UNC lamp post green
• SHEBOYGAN: Ark dark green

Cardboard

• Dark blue
• SHEBOYGAN: Laidlaw blue

Contact OWRR for paint color sample and detailed paint information.

Known Suppliers

Bakers Waste Equipment, Inc.
Physical address, shipping, general mail:
Main Office, Cook Road Plant, 3670 Cook Road, Valdese, NC 28690
Telephone: 828-879-8222
Fax: 828-879-8557

Manufacturing Facility:
223 Baker Street, Morganton, NC
Telephone: 828-433-8622
Fax: 828-438-4796

Accounts receivable, payments:
Credit Department-BWE, 201 East Meeting Street, Morganton, NC 28655-3550
Chris Burns cburns@bwe-nc.com
Website: https://www.fleetgenius.com/

Bucks Fabricating
3547 Perry Highway, Hadley, PA 16130
Telephone: 800-233-0867
Fax: 724-253-3863
Email: sales@bucksfab.com
Website: https://bucksfab.com/

Carolina Environmental Systems, Inc.
Maxwell Taylor
2750 Highway 66 South, Kernersville, NC 27284
Telephone: 336-869-9900

Marathon Equipment Company
P.O. Box 1798, Vernon, AL 35592-1798
Website: http://www.marathonequipment.com/

Sales & Marketing:
Telephone: 800-269-7237
Fax: 205-695-8813

Service Department:
Telephone: 800-633-8974 or 205-695-9105
Fax: 205-695-7250

Galbreath
Highway 75 South, Route #1, P.O. Box 160, Ider, AL 35981
Telephone: 256-657-6140 or 800-964-6478 (Inside USA)
Fax: 256-657-6147
Website: https://www.galbreathproducts.com/
(They have an excellent website with detailed information about terms, installation, sizing, and selecting the best compactor for the situation.)

Nu-Life Environmental, Inc.
2266 Powdersville Rd., Easley, SC 29641
Telephone: 864-295-2183

Tri-Fab Metals, Inc., Solid Waste Containers
270 Industrial Drive, Mount Juliet, TN 37122-3014
Telephone: 615-758-6776
Fax: 615-758-6777

Waste Industries, Inc.
148 Stone Park Court, Durham, NC 27703
Telephone: 919-596-1363
Fax: 919-598-1852

+ These requirements are not based on a specific vendor. Some charts and several of the graphics are from the Marathon Equipment Company’s webpage.

The information in this section is supplemental to UNC Design Guidelines, Chapter V. Technical Design and Performance Standards, Section K. Division 11 – Equipment (Spec 11170).

Rolloff Containers

All rolloff containers must meet or exceed these requirements. Contact OWRR for assistance when ordering equipment.

General

These are used for bulky waste such as construction debris from maintenance shops, theatres, and facilities operations.

Serviced By

Rolloff truck (see vehicle dimensions)

Style

Open top rolloff-solid bull nose front and straight sides

Capacity

Contact OWRR for appropriate size (15-40 cubic yards (20 and 30 cubic yard containers are our standard))

Dimensions

Rolloff Containers

Size (cubic yards)	A Height Inside	B Height Outside	C Width Overall	D Length Overall
15 yd.	42′	52′	96′	16′ 9″
20 yd.	42′	52′	96′	22′ 9″ – 23′
30 yd.	62′	72′	96′	22′ 9″ – 23′
40 yd.	84′	94′	96′	22′ 9″ – 23′

Required Features

• Interior: Full weld construction
• Cross members: 16-21″ apart, 3″ channel
• Long rails: 2″ x 6″ x 1/4″ tubing
• Solid bull nose: 1-1/4″ plate-burnout
• Floor: 1/4″ plate
• Push plate: 26″ x 16″ x 3/16″
• Cable hook: 1-1/4″ plate-burnout
• Hook plate: 23″ x 15″ x 3/4″
• Hook-up: hook-lift systems, cable hook (15- and 20-yard containers must have both bell and cable hooks)
• Wheels: 8″ x 10″ rear, 8″ x 6″ front
• Wheel axles: 1-1/2″ round bar
• Front nose rollers: 4″ diameter x 6″ wide
• Upper wall construction: 10 or 7 gauge
• Top rails: 3″ x 4″ x 7 gauge tubing
• Side posts: 5″ x 3″ bent on 24-30″ centers
• Rear corner posts: 3-1/2″ x 7″ x 7 gauge
• Tailgate frame: 3″ x 4″ x 7 gauge tubing
• Tailgate latch system: uplift latch
• Hinges:3 @ 8″ x 2″ w/1-1/4″ pin (2-20 yd.)

Paint Info

• Wash in acid bath, prime, and apply two coats of paint (see below)
• C&D and bulky trash:: Contact OWRR for paint color sample.
• Industrial Direct-to-Metal Acrylic Gloss number XXX manufactured by Coronado Paint Company. Call 800-883-4193 to locate the nearest supplier.

Known Suppliers

Bakers Waste Equipment, Inc.
Physical address, shipping, general mail:
Main Office, Cook Road Plant, 3670 Cook Road, Valdese, NC 28690
Telephone: 828-879-8222
Fax: 828-879-8557

Manufacturing Facility:
223 Baker Street, Morganton, NC
Telephone: 828-433-8622
Fax: 828-438-4796

Accounts receivable, payments:
Credit Department-BWE, 201 East Meeting Street, Morganton, NC 28655-3550
Chris Burns cburns@bwe-nc.com
Website: https://www.fleetgenius.com/

Bucks Fabricating
3547 Perry Highway, Hadley, PA 16130
Telephone: 800-233-0867
Fax: 724-253-3863
Email: sales@bucksfab.com
Website: https://bucksfab.com/

Carolina Environmental Systems, Inc.
Maxwell Taylor
2750 Highway 66 South, Kernersville, NC 27284
Telephone: 336-869-9900

Marathon Equipment Company
P.O. Box 1798, Vernon, AL 35592-1798
Website: http://www.marathonequipment.com/

Sales & Marketing:
Telephone: 800-269-7237
Fax: 205-695-8813

Service Department:
Telephone: 800-633-8974 or 205-695-9105
Fax: 205-695-7250

Galbreath
Highway 75 South, Route #1, P.O. Box 160, Ider, AL 35981
Telephone: 256-657-6140 or 800-964-6478 (Inside USA)
Fax: 256-657-6147
Website: https://www.galbreathproducts.com/
(They have an excellent website with detailed information about terms, installation, sizing, and selecting the best compactor for the situation.)

Nu-Life Environmental, Inc.
2266 Powdersville Rd., Easley, SC 29641
Telephone: 864-295-2183

Waste Industries, Inc.
148 Stone Park Court, Durham, NC 27703
Telephone: 919-596-1363
Fax: 919-598-1852
Lee Bodenhamer, Joe Harrison or Bobby Prayer

Reserve Amount

It is the responsibility of the project to reserve the funds, order the equipment, receive it, install it, and pay the invoice for the equipment.

• $3,100 per unit (approximate)
• Tax and shipping may be extra. Allow 2 months for delivery of items.

The project design team must complete this table and include it in Section 11170 along with other information about relevant outdoor service area equipment.

Pad Requirements

See the Site and Space Planning page for pad requirements and drawings.

The information in this section is supplemental to UNC Design Guidelines, Chapter V. Technical Design and Performance Standards, Section B. Division 2 – Site Work (Spec 02475) and Section K. Division 11 – Equipment (Spec 11170).

• Cardboard Dumpsters
• Horizontal Compactors

Cardboard Dumpsters

Dumpsters for CARDBOARD (must be accompanied by a trash dumpster and outdoor carts). All dumpsters must meet or exceed these requirements. Contact OWRR for assistance when ordering equipment.

General

All buildings must have a cardboard dumpster or compactor. High volume areas, such as residence halls, may require multiple dumpsters and more frequent pick ups. Other locations may utilize horizontal compactors.

A cardboard container and outdoor carts must accompany all trash dumpsters.

Serviced By

Front load truck (see vehicle dimensions)

Capacity

8 cubic yards (inside capacity)

Style

Standard

Dimensions

• Depth: 66″
• Height: 80″ minimum, 84″ maximum
• Body width: 72″ wide, with sleeves: 81″ wide

Slots

• Horizontal slots on front and back
• Slot position: centered 68″ from ground (66″ from bottom of container) to bottom of opening
• Dimensions: 6″ high x 56″ long
• Opening to be framed with 3/16″ x 1 1/2″ channel iron.

Bottoms

• 10 gauge steel
• Reinforced with a 90 degree x 2 3/4″ wide “V” crimp containing a 1 1/2″ drain and plug (pipe coupling)
• Reinforced  additionally with a 2″ x 2″ x 3/16″ angle running length of bottom opposite “V” crimp
• Four (4) caster pads constructed from 3/16″ steel plate
• Fully-welded stress areas

Front and Side Walls

• 11 gauge steel minimum)
• Reinforced with 90 degree x 1″ “V” crimps, front and rear, to maintain rigidity

Front Bumper Pads & Side Lifting Sleeves

• 3/16″ thick, 36″ long (maximum) sleeves
• 3/16″ gussets for support
• 3/16″ plate guides to assist fork arm entry

Side Doors

• Sliding metal side doors with self-cleaning tracks
• Welded closed or with means to lock

Lids

OWRR to determine if plastic or metal lids are needed. If not specified, use plastic lids.

Plastic (standard)

• Double wall construction with “V” crimp for added strength
• Overhead lock bar to secure lids

Metal

• Steel lids must be reinforced and have 4″ x 1/4″ plate hinges with 1″ o.d. hinge rods.

Paint Info

Contact OWRR for paint color sample (dark blue).

• Industrial Direct-to-Metal Acrylic Gloss number 403 manufactured by Coronado Paint Company. Call 800-883-4193 to locate the nearest supplier.
• Wash in acid bath, prime, and apply two coats of paint (see above)

Known Suppliers

Bakers Waste Equipment, Inc.
Physical address, shipping, general mail:
Main Office, Cook Road Plant, 3670 Cook Road, Valdese, NC 28690
Telephone: 828-879-8222
Fax: 828-879-8557

Manufacturing Facility:
223 Baker Street, Morganton, NC
Telephone: 828-433-8622
Fax: 828-438-4796

Accounts receivable, payments:
Credit Department-BWE, 201 East Meeting Street, Morganton, NC 28655-3550
Chris Burns cburns@bwe-nc.com
Website: https://www.fleetgenius.com/

Carolina Environmental Systems, Inc.
Maxwell Taylor, 2750 Highway 66 South, Kernersville, NC 27284
Telephone: 336-869-9900

Nu-Life Environmental, Inc.
2266 Powdersville Rd., Easley, SC, 29641
Telephone: 864-295-2183

Waste Industries, Inc.
148 Stone Park Court, Durham, NC, 27703
Telephone: 919-596-1363
Fax: 919-598-1852

Reserve Amount

It is the responsibility of the project to reserve the funds for the equipment.

• $800 per unit (approximate)
• Tax and shipping may be extra. Allow 2 months for delivery of items.

The project design team must complete this table and include it in Section 11170 along with other information about relevant outdoor service area equipment.

Pad Requirements

See the Site and Space Planning page for pad requirements and drawings.

The information in this section is supplemental to UNC Design Guidelines, Chapter V. Technical Design and Performance Standards, Section B. Division 2 – Site Work (Spec 02475) and Section K. Division 11 – Equipment (Spec 11170).

Horizontal Compactors

General

• Used for high volumes of trash or cardboard.
• Trash and cardboard containers must always be paired with one another, regardless of container type.
• Containers smaller than 35 cubic yards may be used only with OWRR approval.
• Do not use horizontal compactors at residence halls without written approval of OWRR and Housing and Residential Education.
• Must meet ANSI and OSHA safety standards.
• We consider compactors part of the building and require the design team to plan accordingly for them, including their purchase as part of the project.We recommend that the design team work with an equipment supplier early in the design process.
• This information should be included in Section 11170 Solid Waste and Recycling Handling Equipment.

Cost

It is the responsibility of the project to spec, budget, order, receive, install, and pay the invoice for this equipment.

• $21,000 per unit (approximate)
• Allow 2 months for delivery of items and include freight and tax in your costing estimate.

The project design team must complete this table and include it in Section 11170 along with other information about relevant outdoor service area equipment.

Pad Requirements

See the Site and Space Planning page for pad requirements and drawings.

Style

Self-contained

Serviced By

Rolloff truck (see vehicle dimensions); also see pad dimensions for space requirements.

Standard Capacity

35 cubic yards

Dimensions

Dimensions not shown

• Overall width: 8′ 0″ (2438 mm)
• Ground Rollers: 8″ diameter x 6″ long with grease fittings
• Guide Rollers: 4″ diameter x 6″ long with grease fittings

Horizontal Compactors

Size (cubic yards)	A	B	C	D**	E	lbs.
15 yd. (not used)	4′ 4″	3′ 7″	5′ 8″	14′ 10″	7′ 5″	9,200
20 yd.	4′ 4″	3′ 7″	5′ 8″	18′	7′ 5″	9,900
25 yd.	4′ 4″	3′ 7″	5′ 8″	18′ 5″	8′ 8″	10,400
30 yd.	4′ 4″	3′ 7″	5′ 8″	21′ 6″	8′ 8″	10,800
35 yd.	4′ (max)	41-43″	5′ 7″	23′ 2″ (max)>	8′ 9″	11,000

* Overall height with hydraulic tailgate raised: 16′ 6″. Hoist should be equipped with selector valve (1500 PSI minimum) in order to control hydraulic tailgate.

** Call supplier for other lengths.

35 cubic yards is the standard size. Consult with OWRR for discussion of other size options.

35 Cubic Yard Charge Box Requirements
(area into which materials are loaded)

Charge Box Capacity	(minimum)
(Mfrs. Rating)	2.0 cu. yd.
(WASTEC rating)	1.51 cu. yd.
Total Capacity	35 cu. yd.
Charge Box Opening	40-41″ L x 58-60″ W
Standard Loading Height	48″ (cart tippers may be necessary at some location such as dining facilities).

Doghouse Requirements

(area into which materials are loaded)

Collaboration with OWRR and EHS is required prior to purchase and installation. Doghouses must be designed with worker safety in mind. OSHA and ANSI safety standards shall be met (machine guard, etc.) Doghouse door must have micro or magnetic switches such that compactor can only be operated with the doors closed. Latches must be flush or approved by OWRR.

Sample Photos

Performance Data

• Cycle Time: 30 sec.
• Total Normal Force: 55,500 lbs.
• Total Maximum Force: 63,000 lbs.

Hydraulic

• Hydraulic Pump: 12 GPM
• Normal Pressure: 2200 PSI
• Maximum Pressure (min.): 2500 PSI
• Normal Ram Face Pressure: 23.7 PSI
• Maximum Ram Face Pressure: 25.9 PSI
• Hydraulic Cylinder (2): Bore 4″, Rod 2-1/2″
• Ram Penetration: 6″

Electrical

A Remote Power Unit remains on-site while the self-contained compactor container is taken to the landfill.

• Remote Power Unit: Electrical Motor, Tri-Volt Option-480/VAC: 15 HP
• Multi-cycle Timer: Electric Control Voltage: 120 VAC
• Panel Box Assembly UL Rated and UL Rated Key Operated
  • 3 Push Button Station: Key Operated Start, Stop, Reverse
  • All Circuits Fused
  • Totally UL Listed for Outside Use

Note: OWRR prefers non-programmable relay and timer controllers.

Building wiring info

See the Site and Space Planning page for info on building wiring requirements for compactors. Please check electrical plans for the dock area and coordinate compactor requirements to match.

Required Features

• Leak proof construction
• Constructed of CQ prime hot rolled steel
• Floor and rear door to be seven (7) gauge steel
• 1/2 Door seal (full door seal may be required for wet waste applications)
• 3″ Sump (used for wet waste situations)
• Doghouse
• Universal understructure
• Wheels and guide rollers with grease fittings
• 15′ Container guides or shorter guides depending on location and OWRR approval
• Double-end pick-up
• Pressure gauge
• Solid breaker bar retainer teeth (needed to help keep material from springing back out of container)
• 1/4″ Packer sides
• Replaceable steel ram guides
• Fire hose connection

Options

As an example, the Marathon Equipment and Baker’s Waste Equipment sites have several pages of options available for self-contained horizontal compactors. All options must be approved by OWRR.

Paint Info

General

• Wash in acid bath, prime, and apply two coats of paint (see below).
• Contact OWRR for paint color sample
• Use an oxide primer. Paint and primer should each create a 2 mm coating.

Color requirements

Trash

• UNC lamp post green
• SHEBOYGAN: Ark dark green

Cardboard

• Dark blue
• SHEBOYGAN: Laidlaw blue

Contact OWRR for paint color sample and detailed paint information.

Known Suppliers

Bakers Waste Equipment, Inc.
Physical address, shipping, general mail:
Main Office, Cook Road Plant, 3670 Cook Road, Valdese, NC 28690
Telephone: 828-879-8222
Fax: 828-879-8557

Manufacturing Facility:
223 Baker Street, Morganton, NC
Telephone: 828-433-8622
Fax: 828-438-4796

Accounts receivable, payments:
Credit Department-BWE, 201 East Meeting Street, Morganton, NC 28655-3550
Chris Burns cburns@bwe-nc.com
Website: https://www.fleetgenius.com/

Bucks Fabricating
3547 Perry Highway, Hadley, PA 16130
Telephone: 800-233-0867
Fax: 724-253-3863
Email: sales@bucksfab.com
Website: https://bucksfab.com/

Carolina Environmental Systems, Inc.
Maxwell Taylor
2750 Highway 66 South, Kernersville, NC 27284
Telephone: 336-869-9900

Marathon Equipment Company
P.O. Box 1798, Vernon, AL 35592-1798
Website: http://www.marathonequipment.com/

Sales & Marketing:
Telephone: 800-269-7237
Fax: 205-695-8813

Service Department:
Telephone: 800-633-8974 or 205-695-9105
Fax: 205-695-7250

Galbreath
Highway 75 South, Route #1, P.O. Box 160, Ider, AL 35981
Telephone: 256-657-6140 or 800-964-6478 (Inside USA)
Fax: 256-657-6147
Website: https://www.galbreathproducts.com/
(They have an excellent website with detailed information about terms, installation, sizing, and selecting the best compactor for the situation.)

Nu-Life Environmental, Inc.
2266 Powdersville Rd., Easley, SC 29641
Telephone: 864-295-2183

Tri-Fab Metals, Inc., Solid Waste Containers
270 Industrial Drive, Mount Juliet, TN 37122-3014
Telephone: 615-758-6776
Fax: 615-758-6777

Waste Industries, Inc.
148 Stone Park Court, Durham, NC 27703
Telephone: 919-596-1363
Fax: 919-598-1852

+ These requirements are not based on a specific vendor. Some charts and several of the graphics are from the Marathon Equipment Company’s webpage.

The information in this section is supplemental to UNC Design Guidelines, Chapter V. Technical Design and Performance Standards, Section K. Division 11 – Equipment (Spec 11170).

OWRR will supply these containers.

General

The new cart style (as of 6/15/07) is the Schaefer Systems International 95 gallon roll cart. As of 6/15/07: The old style cart is no longer available: Heavy Duty Poly-Kart (3 wheel and lid) and Light Duty Poly-Kart (2 wheels and lid)-listed for historical information only. The heavy duty cart is now used for animal bedding.

These are used for the outdoor collection of bottles/cans, newspaper/magazines (including phone books) and mixed paper (in some areas).

All outdoor service areas should be designed to accommodate 3-5 of these carts. Residence halls require 7-9 carts.

Serviced By

Special recycling truck (see vehicle dimensions)

Capacity

95 gallons (Standard US Style Carts)

Dimensions

28″W x 32″D x 46″H (approximate footprint)
Previous footprint for old style carts: 36″W x 48″L x 40″H

Required Features

• Carts must be compatible with hydraulic tipper (Standard US Style Cart)
• Color is “BLU.1” with same same color lid
• “UNC Chapel Hill Recycles” logo hot stamped in white on sides
• Solid rubber wheels

Signage

OWRR will supply appropriate labels (same labels as used on the indoor recycling bins)

Possible Suppliers

Carolina Environmental Systems, Inc.
Maxwell Taylor, 2750 Highway 66 South, Kernersville, NC 27284
Telephone: 336-869-9900

Reserve Amount

Containers are provided by OWRR.

• Approximately $60 per cart
• Tax and shipping may be extra. Allow 2 months for delivery of items.

As of 6/15/07 this information is no longer applicable: Heavy Duty Poly-Kart (3 wheel and lid): $206 per unit (approximate), Light Duty Poly-Kart (2 wheels and lid): $80 per unit (approximate)-listed for historical information only.

Pad Requirements

See the Site and Space Planning page for pad requirements and drawings.

OWRR will supply these containers.

General

These are used for collection of animal bedding.

All outdoor service areas should be designed to accommodate 5-10 of these carts.  High volume areas need special planning and equipment (dump stations).

Serviced By

To Be Determined.

Capacity

48 gallons

Dimensions

To Be Updated (approximate footprint)

Required Features

Carts must be compatible with hydraulic tipper as used on residential style garbage truck.

Signage

OWRR will supply appropriate labels.

Possible Suppliers

To Be Determined.

Reserve Amount

Containers are provided by OWRR.

• TBD per unit
• Tax and shipping may be extra.

Pad Requirements

See the Site and Space Planning page for pad requirements and drawings.

General

Toter (extra heavy)
These are used for the outdoor collection of food waste from dining facilities.

Serviced By

Food waste collection truck (see vehicle dimensions)

Capacity

64 Gallons

Dimensions

31.5″ D x 24.25″ W x 43.0″ H

Required Features

• Must be compatible with hydraulic tipper as used on contractor’s truck.
• “UNC Chapel Hill Recycles” logo hot stamped in white on lid.

Known Sources

Solid Waste Systems, Inc.
P.O. Box 351, Garner, NC 27598
Telephone: 919-989-8884 or 800-336-5278

Toter, Inc.
PO Box 5338, 841 Meacham Road, Statesville, NC 28677
Telephone: 704-872-8171
Fax: 704-878-0734
Industrial/Commercial/Institutional Sales Division Toll Free: 800-772-0071
Retail Sales Division Toll Free: 800-424-0422
Website: https://www.toter.com/
Email: toter@toter.com

Reserve Amount

• Containers are provided by food waste contractor.
• 64 Gallon Toter $125 per unit (approximate)
• Tax and shipping may be extra. Allow 2 months for delivery of items.

Pad Requirements

See the Site and Space Planning page for pad requirements and drawings.

The food vendor and their grease contractor will supply these containers.

General

Any kitchen or food preparation area that generates cooking grease must have a grease collection container. The food vendor (Campus Dining Services, Doubletree, etc.) is responsible for managing the contract for this service.

Serviced By

Grease collection truck (see vehicle dimensions)

Capacity

For high volume areas, a small dumpster type container (see far right) may be used. This container is serviced by a tractor trailer and requires a large pick up area. Smaller drums may also be used for smaller generation areas or spaces with limited access.

Note: Grease collection containers with a capacity of 55 gallons or more may require a spill protection plan. Consult with the UNC Environment, Health and Safety Office for more details.

Dimensions

Contact service provider for detailed information.

Known Suppliers

Brooks Contractor
1195 Beal Rd., Goldston, NC 27252
Contact: Dean Brooks
Telephone: 919-837-5914
Fax: 919-837-5097
Email: brooksco@centernet.net

Carolina By-Products
2410 Randolph Ave., P.O. Drawer 20687, Greensboro, NC 27420
Telephone: 336-333-3030

Reserve Amount

Containers are usually provided by contractor.