Customer Reviews

Large Can Crusher 400 Cans Recycle or Fundraiser

5 star:		(3)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(0)
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I bought a number of these a few years ago. We use the money raised to support a non-profit program for girls. We have placed several of them at our own properties and a couple out at local businesses. Here's what I like about them: (1) they hold up well, (2) with a little practice cans can be smushed so that they slide through the slot into the container without anyone having to touch the can, (3) because the container can only be accessed through the slot without removing the top we don't get all the extra garbage that gets thrown in many recycling containers, (4) because the can gets laid on it's side to be crushed, we don't get the half full cans of soda that get thrown in many recycling containers, (5) because of 3 and 4, the containers don't tend to attract bees as do other containers and (6)as was noted in the general write-up, the container can be lined and with the cans flattened the aluminum can be transported to the recycler without messing up your car. An additional benefit is that kids (and many grownups) enjoy using the crusher which decreases the number of cans that the organizers have to crush.

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This is a demonstration of this type of aluminum can crusher recycler. The interesting thing about it is the large plastic can attached to the can crusher. You can see how easy it is to operate.
Plus since you can line it with a large trash bag it stays pretty clean. Every so often just take the top off and rinse it off with a water hose.
The can crusher is perfect for offices, schools, or any area where lots of people drink from cans. In the event that you need to replace the can crusher you can buy another one and install it yourself on the lid.

This is easy to use and because it's self-contained there is no mess against a wall. The crushed cans slide right into the container. I gave it only 4 stars because one of the plastic bolts wants to work its way out over time if you don't position the aluminum can just so. Don't push it quite all the way back into the slot before crushing, or you will need more force and that causes more stress on the mechanism. Also, it's pretty pricey overall for a product that can't handle mixed-metal cans. Still, if you recycle a lot of aluminum cans (which I do), don't want to have to stomp every one, and don't want a mess in your garage, this is worth considering.

Hawaii started up a 5 cent recycling program and storage is a problem in
this state. I have been using this crusher for 3 months now and every time
I take my cans to the recycling center every one wants to know where I purchased the crusher. Works superwell and saves alot of time and storage space. Would recommend this crusher for anyone crushing alum. cans.