Cleaning out... Anyone interested?

[classiccaprice]

Hey Everyone, I've got to clean out the house and wanted to see if anyone was interested in these. A 1958 Hotpoint refrigerator, a little rough, but complete and working and a ~1973 Kenmore Trash Compactor... NEVER used. Even has the original spray bottle. Slight damage from being moved over the years, but all in all an amazing find.

 

[classiccaprice]

Compactor... I do have the trim piece for one side, but not the other.

 

[dirtybuck]

Are trash compactors still being made?

 

[maytag63]

Yes, I was at an appliance store in NH last weekend and Viking sells a trash compactor. It seems that some people in big cities like them. Less trips to the trash chute or dumpster. Also if you have "pay per bag" in some towns (like mine) you save in the long run by compacting the trash.

 

[tolivac]

Compactors

On the other hand modern RL,SL,and FL trash trucks can compact their loads to GREATER densities than a household compactor.Trash truck compactors routinely compact average waste to 900-1200 pounds per cubic yard.And the truck can handle BULKY waste-the home compactor cannot.And home compactors are a problem in areas where recycling is done.Most compactors in my area are at yard sales-often something wrong with them. The screw jack compaction mechanism in home packers can't compare to truck hydraulic packers or larger stationary hydraulic compactors.The Hydraulics hold up better-and can exert more force.

 

[classiccaprice]

This compactor does work fine. It's appears to have never seen trash, original bag, manuals, etc. It's a little cosmetic damage from being moved, but works great.

I've put them up on the local craigslist and here. If no one expresses interest, I guess the restore will get them. I'd prefer it to go to someone who definitely would appreciate them!

 

[tolivac]

Thats neat-a compactor that hasn't been used-unusual find.

 

[gansky1]

I found my KitchenAid trash compactor never used (from around the 18 series time) and we use it for cans and plastic all the time. It's nice to have all the recycling fit in the single bin, about the size of a laundry basket, and still have room for cardboard and paper to be added without the risk of it blowing around the neighborhood. Plus, it's just fun to have an appliance that crushes things. I don't have room for a whole compacting truck, I'll leave that to the city. LOL!

 

[classiccaprice]

If anyone can pick it/them up (the sooner the better), it/they can be yours! Just send me a message.

 

[tolivac]

On the Website group "Classic Refuse Trucks" some of the members do just that collect and restore vintage trash trucks as folks do on this site for appliances.Yes,it would be loads of fun to have a trash truck-a new one is VERY expensive-you have to pay for the compactor body-then the truck frame-and the cost of installing the body on the frame.So a home compactor could be a good alternative.And some recycling trucks have a sliding packer unit the driver can slide over the bins on the recycler truck to compact the items collected-the plastic bottles and cans make the most delightful noises when crushed!On trash days around my neighborhood-often ask the driver to do a pack cycle for me!The trucks on the routes in my area--Leech,Pak-Mor,Heil.No side loaders in my neighborhood.Side loaders with the can arms are replacing Rear Loaders in most residentual routes.The beauity of Rear loaders is ALL of the compacting action is visible!Front loaders the compactor is not visible from the ground-you would have to climb on the roof of the truck to watch it working.Most drivers and trash companies won't allow that.You would not want to fall in the hopper!So if a front loader is doing a pack cycle-you can at least LISTEN to the packer crunching stuff.

 

[retropia]

They just added no-cost recycling here, with mechanized trucks and a medium-sized hinged-lidded trash-can for every house. Supposedly the trucks have cameras on top, so the driver can monitor what's pouring in from the trash can being dumped. I suppose that is so the driver can write a citation to the homeowner if he is dumping something not meant for recycling.

Anyway, perhaps the city could consider streaming the video feed over the internet to entertain its citizens?

A home trash compactor could be a useful item. One suburb here charges $2.90 for a sticker that must be placed on every trash bag, so compacting the trash first could save some money.

 

[tolivac]

On the Classic Refuse Trucks website they have some videos of the "Trash Cams" on trash trucks-indeed interesting what people throw out.One showed a lawn mower being crushed and devoured in a side load truck.Another SL video shows a WATER HEATER being packed-the power of that truck was impressive!!A McNealius SL body on a Peterbuilt frame.The driver made effective use of the "Precrusher" panel while packing the heater.He threw LOTS of plastic trash bags into the hopper to cushion it while the heater was compacted.Beleive the rams in the SL trucks can exert up to 150,000 pounds of force!

 

[58limited]

If I were closer I'd get that fridge. It is neat!

 

[classiccaprice]

The fridge is gone...

The trash compactor is still up for grabs... Anyone?