How a Trash Compactor can Help to Manage Increasing Garbage Collection Fees

As the budgets of municipalities continue to tighten, many cities are shifting the cost of what were once free services to their citizens. One such cost is that of garbage collection, a service that is being shifted off the books by a growing number of cities across the country. In municipalities where garbage collection fees are in place, the charges are often tiered to correspond with the amount of trash that is collected at the curb, with big price jumps kicking in once the limits for basic service are exceeded.

For residents that are constantly being hit with extra charges for garbage collection, a trash compactor can serve as a solution that is both cost-effective and easy to manage. Here are two of the considerations to assess before buying one of these trash management systems:

* There are two types of trash compactors – Trash compactors can either be installed underneath a counter in the kitchen or deployed as a freestanding unit. Many built-in trash compactors come with interchangeable front panels to either match or complement the design of the kitchen. Freestanding units usually have a more commercial look and are typically located in the kitchen or the garage.
* Compaction – While the physical dimensions of trash compactors are similar, the compaction rate, as measured by the number of bags that can be compressed into single bag, will range from 4 to 6 per 1. A 4 to 1 ratio will suffice for small families while a unit with a 6 to 1 can manage larger quantities.

If you are paying extra for the collection of your curbside garbage, a trash compactor can provide a sensible solution. These units make even more sense when compared to the other option of driving to and paying for landfill services.