A bale press ;is a dedicated waste management machine that compresses recyclable materials such as paper, cardboard, and plastic, into dense, manageable bundles (bales). Also called a baler or baling machine, a baling press is a large steel chamber with a pressing plate that runs up and down to press the material inside. ;
The press creates thick, compressed bales that are then collected by waste collection companies who send them to recycling companies for resale and reuse.