0.5 Yard Self-Contained Compactor with 9 Cubic Yard Container

The quiet NSC-50-9 self-contained compactor delivers exceptional power and longevity—all on our smallest footprint. Ideal for apartment, motel, convenience/department store, healthcare clinic, and senior living applications.

Get a quote

Need to manage wet waste? Squeezed for space? Our small self-contained compactors deliver among the largest compaction forces in the waste equipment industry—all on a compact footprint. We’ll even customize yours to suit the unique needs of your application.

What’s more, we design and manufacture a high-quality self-contained compactor that will stand the test of time. It’s why we can confidently deliver the industry’s best warranty (five years).

Our 0.5 yard self-contained compactor with 9 cubic yard container features quality construction, including:

  • The industry’s only secondary bottom rear door lock to prevent leakage
  • Fully-sealed, side hinged clean-out door and top access panel for ease of cylinder maintenance and cleaning
  • Bypass cylinders for extended life
  • Replaceable 1/2″ UHMW nylon on all sides, tops, and bottoms for smooth, quiet, near-frictionless operation and extended life
  • Weatherproof control panel and power pack
  • Phosphatize-cleaned, primed, and painted inside and out to look better, longer

Our electrical and hydraulic system is second to none. It includes:

  • PLC-controlled power unit to prevent short stroking and compactor arm damage
  • Submersible power unit for continuous lubrication
  • Synthetic biodegradable hydraulic oil to support your commitment to sustainability
  • Industry’s highest quality UL and ETL listed components
  • E-stop button
  • Multi-cycle timer
  • Remote control
  • Automatic single cycle
  • Reverse button
  • 80% and 100% full lights
  • Automatic shutdown
  • Keyed override switch
  • Moveable left or right side hydraulic and electrical connections

The container itself features:

  • Ratchet latch door closer
  • Heavy duty hinges with grease fittings
  • Exclusive side or bottom ratchet door and latch system

This self-contained compactor conforms to all ANSI Z 245.2 safety standards.

Here’s the lowdown on our smallest self-contained compactor.

Model NSC-50-9
Length 13'
Width 6'6"
Height 7'
Loading Height 4'
Approx. Weight 4,600 lbs
Compactor Capacity ½ cu yd
Compactor Floor 3/8" AR steel plate with 3" structural channels
Compactor Sides 1/4" steel plate with 3" x 2-1/4" structural steel tubing
Container Capacity 9 cu yd
Container Floor 3/16" steel plate with 4" x 2" x 1/4" structural steel tubing
Container Sides & Top 3/16" steel plate
Container Width Tapered front to rear
Full Door Seal 3/4" thick
Ram Face & Bottom 3/8" AR steel plate
Platen Area 1'8-1/2" x 2'4-1/2" x 2'5-1/2"
Charge Opening 1'8-1/2" x 2'5-1/2"
Ram Penetration 4"
Breaker Bar 6" x 6" x 1/2" with retaining teeth
Twin Bypass Cylinders 2-1/2" x 1'8" x 1-1/2"
Hydraulic Cylinder Mounts 1/2" steel plate
Hydraulic Fluid Biodegradable
Wear Bars Replaceable 1/2" UHMW polyethylene
Line Pressure 1,500 psi
Max Line Pressure 1,950 psi
Max Ram Force 19,000 lbs
Cycle Time 40 sec
Fluid Capacity 2 gal
Pump 5 gpm
Motor 5 hp/tri-volt, 3-phase or single-phase inverter

(All measurements are outside dimensions)

Download our spec sheet

Want to customize your self-contained compactor? Not a problem.

Choose:

  • 5 HP 3-phase with single phase inverter
  • Fluid reservoir heater
  • Open hopper (for loading docks or ground loading)
  • Enclosed doghouse with door and interlock
  • Walk on or drive on deck with 42" safety rails
  • Side loading hoppers
  • Through-the-wall-chutes
  • Container guides rails
  • Fullness monitoring system

We believe in the compactors we've designed and manufactured. It's why we can confidently offer the industry's best warranty.

Nedland Compactor Warranty

Scroll to Top