Activity

- Waste

Waste shredders

Description

Waste disposal shredders are industrial equipment used by professionals in the collection and treatment of waste, whether household, industrial, hospital, etc., and installed in waste treatment centers or waste disposal centres. This type of shredder is an essential first step in waste treatment and each shredder is adapted to the type of waste to be treated. This equipment is used to reduce elements into fine, medium or large particles, in order to facilitate their recycling or destruction.
The main grinding techniques are wet grinding, which makes it possible to obtain results of the order of a nanometer, grinding by centrifuge, which makes it possible to process quantities of materials ranging from a few grams to several tons, depending on the preferred model, the principle of microbead milling (or ball milling), which uses very small balls agitated in a drum, and cryomilling (milling at very low temperatures). The type of crusher will be chosen according to the type of material to be crushed, as well as its quantity.

Frequent questions

What do you recommend for shredding my cardboard and other waste? And what power is the most interesting for perfect efficiency? A 5000W shredder is enough to shred thick cardboard or do you necessarily need a shredder with more than 10,000W?

What is the difference between a crusher and an "impact crusher"?

I am looking for recommendations for a shredder with a minimum capacity of 1 ton/hour. What parameters to take into account?

I am looking for a shredder capable of shredding the prune pits that I find in my lifting station via my prune wash water. What do you recommend?

View all questions

Products (8)

MTB®
BDR 1245

Compact shredder

1-click Quote

MTB®
BDR 1645

Industrial Shredder

1-click Quote

View all products

Use cases (3)

Textile banks

Food-waste bin shelters for councils

View all use cases

News on the topic: Waste shredders

Econox

shared a use case

The 03/19/2026

Textile banks

Econox

shared a use case

The 03/19/2026

Food-waste bin shelters for councils

MTB RECYCLING

added an article

The 03/10/2026

Integrating Vibration Screening into Modern Recycling Lines

The 03/10/2026

Enhancing recycling efficiency through vibration screening: Explore integration strategies, technological advancements, and best practices to optimize material separation in modern recycling lines. Discover how cutting-edge solutions like vibrating screens ensure precise material sorting.

An article has been added

The 01/02/2026

Pre-Shredding benefits and industrial applications: 2026 Guide for U.S. Waste Operators

The 11/12/2025

Pre-shredding - coarse, low-speed, high-torque size reduction ahead of a main shredder or sorting train - continues gaining traction in U.S. scrap, MSW/C&D, organics, and e-waste lines. In 2026, the drivers are: stabilizing throughput, protecting downstream assets, mitigating safety risks (batteries/aerosols/unshreddables), and supporting compliance under the Clean Air Act and RCRA. This guide defines pre-shredding in the U.S. context, clarifies regulatory contours (Subtitle C vs D), compares technology classes, quantifies ROI levers, and provides selection and implementation checklists backed by current U.S. references. For metal shredding operations, EPA’s 2021 Enforcement Alert remains a key signal on uncontrolled VOCs and risk, reinforcing front-end controls and feed management practices.

An article has been added

The 11/14/2025

Pre-Shredding vs. Direct Shredding: Which is right for your operation?

The 11/14/2025

Industrial shredding is a foundational step in material recovery, waste processing, and manufacturing workflows. Yet one strategic choice continues to divide operators: should materials be pre-shredded or sent directly to the primary shredder

MTB RECYCLING

added an article

The 11/05/2025

Advanced Material Separation Techniques in Industrial Recycling

The 11/05/2025

Exploring advanced material separation techniques, this article delves into their crucial role in industrial recycling, addressing key challenges and innovative solutions through cutting-edge technology, optimizing efficiency and sustainability in processing complex waste streams.

A news item of RECYCLING MAGAZINE has been added

The 04/28/2025

Exports in recyclable raw materials decreased in 2024

Although exports decreased in 2024, the amount ...

www.recycling-magazine.com

A news item of RECYCLING MAGAZINE has been added

The 04/04/2025

Commission fines car manufacturers over end-of-life vehicles recycling cartel

The Commission’s investigation revealed that, f...

www.recycling-magazine.com

Load more news

Waste shredders - Product

Waste disposal shredders are industrial equipment used by professionals in the collection and treatment of waste, whether household, industrial, hospital, etc.