Unpredictable loads. Harsh environments. Unstable underfoot conditions. In an industry that’s tough on equipment, you’re tougher—and with Caterpillar at your side, you’re up for any challenge. Our equipment is ready-made for waste applications. Our dedicated waste experts stand ready to share their know-how. And our dealers are at the ready with parts, service and repair options to keep your operation flowing.
When you need machines that just won't quit, no matter what you throw at them, you need Cat landfill compactors. For 45+ years, they've led the industry in reliable, durable performance over multiple lifetimes. Now, our newest K Series models give you even more.
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Discover all the ways Cat medium wheel loaders can boost your productivity, fuel efficiency and site safety.
Meet more stringent Publicly Operated Treatment Works (POTW) inlet specifications. Eliminate hauling leachate to POTW via on-site leachate treatment for direct discharge. Lower operating costs. Reduced energy usage. Potential new revenue stream. A stronger reputation for environmental sustainability. It’s all possible when you use the HTX Leachate Treatment Solution to treat the leachate on your site.
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A dozen fatalities at landfills, MRFs and transfer stations in 2017 is a dozen too many. Don’t let your operation be among the statistics. Following these simple yet critical safety best practices will go a long way toward ensuring your operators — and everyone on site — heads home safely every day.
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When you spend 20-plus years visiting landfills across the country, you learn a thing or two about how to improve safety, productivity and profitability. In our experience, the most successful operations are the ones putting these six best practices to work.
Operators in transfer stations and material recovery facilities love the Cat 966M XE Wheel Loader. So do those focused on the bottom line. Get the details on this high-production, high-efficiency loader and see the results it’s delivering in waste operations across the U.S.
It never hurts to try something new — that’s the lesson Athens Services learned after taking Caterpillar’s advice to put a wheel material handler to work inside one of its material recovery facilities. More uptime, less fuel use and a safer operation are just a few of the benefits.
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Our waste experts helped Athens Services right-size its equipment fleet. See how our recommendations led to improved efficiency and greater productivity for this California-based waste processor.
In an industry that never quits, Cat waste attachments are built to keep up, delivering safe, stable performance.
Talk to your local Cat dealer about special financing and insurance offers on waste equipment.
