Altitude Recycling

If you’re searching for used recycling equipment in Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Nebraska, Kansas, Arizona, or New Mexico — you’ve landed in the right place.

Altitude Recycling Equipment has been buying, selling, and servicing recycling equipment across the Rocky Mountain region since 2010. We’re not a liquidation auction. We’re not a national clearinghouse with thousands of listings and zero accountability. We’re a local Colorado team that inspects every machine we sell, stands behind it after the sale, and can service it when it needs attention down the road. That’s a combination you won’t find on an auction site.

Here’s what’s available in our used inventory right now — and what to do if you don’t see exactly what you’re looking for.

Used Vertical Balers for Sale

Used vertical balers are one of the most searched pieces of recycling equipment in the country, and for good reason — they’re the most common entry point for businesses that are serious about reducing their cardboard, plastic, and paper waste stream.

We carry used vertical balers from the brands that matter: PTR, BACE, International Baler, and Max-Pak. These are the same brands we sell new, which means our team knows them inside and out — we know what to look for when we inspect a used machine, and we know which ones are worth buying and which ones aren’t.

What used vertical balers are good for:

Retail stores and distribution centers processing OCC (old corrugated cardboard)
Grocery and food service operations baling cardboard and plastic film
Hotels and property management companies reducing hauling frequency
Manufacturing operations handling mixed materials

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Used Horizontal Balers for Sale

Used horizontal balers represent a significant step up in throughput capacity — and a significant step up in upfront cost when purchased new. That’s exactly why buying a used horizontal baler makes so much sense for mid-size and growing operations that need continuous, high-volume baling without paying new-equipment prices.

We carry used horizontal manual-tie balers from brands including International Baler, Maren, and Max-Pak — machines built for continuous operation, evaluated by people who actually service these units rather than just move them.

What used horizontal balers are good for:

Paper mills, MRFs, and high-volume recycling centers
Distribution and fulfillment operations processing large volumes of OCC
Industrial operations needing continuous baling without manual tying

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Used Single Ram Auto-Tie Balers for Sale

Auto-tie balers are the workhorses of serious recycling operations — they eliminate the labor required to manually wire each bale and dramatically increase throughput. Finding a good used single ram auto-tie baler at a fair price is genuinely difficult in this market.

We source, inspect, and sell used auto-tie balers from International Baler and Max-Pak, and when we have one in inventory, it’s been gone over properly before it’s listed. These aren’t machines we picked up blind at auction and passed on without looking at.

What used auto-tie balers are good for:

High-volume operations where manual tying creates a labor bottleneck
Paper and cardboard processors running two- or three-shift operations
Any facility where reducing baling labor cost is a priority

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Used Compactors & Specialty Equipment for Sale

Not every material stream needs a baler. For businesses dealing primarily with trash, mixed waste, or non-recyclable materials, a stationary compactor is often the smarter choice — it reduces hauling frequency and disposal costs without requiring dedicated recycling operations.

We carry used compactors and specialty recycling equipment including self-contained compactors, stationary compactors, and specialty units for unique material streams. Brands include BACE, PTR, and Wastequip.

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Used Recycling Conveyors for Sale

Conveyors are the infrastructure that holds a recycling operation together — and replacing or adding conveyor capacity doesn’t always require buying new. We carry used conveyor systems and components including roller-chain belt conveyors, slider bed conveyors, and sort system components, plus replacement parts including motors, belts, pulleys, sprockets, and shafts.

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Don’t See What You’re Looking For? Tyler Can Find It.

Here’s what separates Altitude Recycling from a standard used equipment dealer: if we don’t have what you need in our current inventory, our founder Tyler will find it.

Tyler has spent over a decade building relationships with recycling equipment dealers, manufacturers, MRFs, and facilities across the country. When a customer comes to us needing a specific baler model, a specific tonnage capacity, or a specific configuration that isn’t sitting in our inventory right now — Tyler gets to work. He knows where to look, who to call, and how to evaluate a used machine before it ever gets to you.

This is the part of what we do that doesn’t show up in a Google search. Used equipment markets move fast — the right machine for your operation might not be listed anywhere publicly right now, but it exists, and someone who knows this industry well enough knows how to find it.

If you’ve been searching for a specific piece of used recycling equipment and keep coming up empty — call Tyler directly. Tell him what you need, what you’re processing, how much volume you’re running, and what your budget looks like. If it’s out there, he’ll find it.

Call: 720-545-5348 Email: sales@altituderecycling.com

Why Buy Used Recycling Equipment From Altitude Recycling?

There are plenty of places to find used recycling equipment online. Here’s why buying from Altitude is different:

Every machine is inspected before it’s listed. We don’t list equipment we haven’t looked at. Before a used machine gets added to our inventory, it’s been physically evaluated — hydraulic systems, electrical and control systems, wear items, structural integrity. If something needs repair, it gets repaired before the sale, not after.

We service what we sell. When you buy from an auction site, your relationship with that machine starts and ends with the transaction. When you buy from Altitude, you have access to our service team — the same technicians who repair and maintain the brands we sell. That means if something comes up after the sale, you’re not starting from zero.

We know this equipment. We sell new PTR, BACE, International Baler, Max-Pak, and Maren equipment. When we evaluate a used machine from one of those brands, we know exactly what to look for — and what questions to ask before recommending it to a customer.

We’re local. We’re based in Aurora, Colorado. We service operations across Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Nebraska, Kansas, Arizona, and New Mexico. When you buy from us, you’re not buying from a national chain — you’re buying from a team that may already know your facility, or can get there when you need support.

You don’t need a bank. We deal directly with our customers. No third-party financing required to buy used equipment from Altitude — we work directly with you to structure a purchase that fits your situation.

Frequently Asked Questions — Used Recycling Equipment

Is used recycling equipment reliable? It depends entirely on how it was maintained and how it’s been evaluated before sale. A well-maintained baler from a top manufacturer can deliver many years of reliable service. The key is buying from someone who actually knows the equipment, not just a listing aggregator.

What brands of used recycling equipment does Altitude carry? Our inventory varies, but we typically carry used equipment from PTR, BACE, International Baler, Max-Pak, Maren, Marathon, Cram-A-Lot, Harris/Selco, American Baler, and Wastequip. Call us to find out what’s currently available.

Do you ship used equipment nationwide? Yes — we sell and ship used recycling equipment nationwide. We primarily serve Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Nebraska, Kansas, Arizona, and New Mexico, but we can deliver anywhere in the contiguous U.S.

Can you source specific equipment I’m looking for? Yes. If we don’t have it in inventory, our founder Tyler has the industry relationships to locate specific machines, models, and configurations. Call us and tell us what you need.

Do used balers come with any warranty or support? Call us to discuss what’s available for the specific machine you’re interested in. Unlike auction purchases, buying from Altitude gives you access to our service team after the sale.

What’s the difference between a used baler and a refurbished baler? A used baler has been inspected but may not have had extensive repairs or replacement of wear items. A refurbished baler has been more comprehensively rebuilt — hydraulic seals replaced, wear plates, electrical system checked — to bring it closer to like-new performance. We’ll tell you honestly which category any machine in our inventory falls into.

Ready to Find Your Next Piece of Used Recycling Equipment?

Browse our current inventory online or call us directly — we’ll match you with the right machine for your operation, your material, and your budget.

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