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Cat® Waste Equipment and Solutions

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. With our extensive history in the industsry, we have dedicated waste experts who can share their know-how with you. We have insights that can help you make strides toward meeting sustainability goals and increasing the safety of the crew on your sites. As always, our dealers are at the ready with parts, service and repair options to keep your operation flowing.

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The Cat® 836 Landfill Compactor is designed with heavy-duty main structures that support multiple life cycles, featuring a Cat C18 engine, single-lever steering, a pressurized cab and wheel/tip options that provide extended service life.

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Smith County landfill located in Carthage, Tennessee takes in nearly 750 tons of waste each day. Hear from Smith County solid waste director, Johnny Lee as he describes the 836K as a “blessing to himself and his employees.

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Waste Handler dozers feature special guarding, seals and cab air handling equipment and a larger blade to handle the special challenges of working in trash and debris.

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With the Waste Industry being the 5th most dangerous in the country, Senior Director, Riel Johnson of Athens Services trusts Cat® Material Handlers to get the job done safely.

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Mark Neblett, Executive Director at Bi-County Solid Waste Management in Clarksville, TN relies on Cat® products to keep his landfills sustainable and profitable.

Make your Move with Cat Material Handlers

Your world of waste and recycling needs equipment that performs day in, day out. Reliably. Safely. Cat material handlers has been designed and built for your demanding industry. These aggressive machines deliver fast, mobile, efficient performance whether equipped with a grapple, clamshell bucket, or magnet.

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 Wheel Loaders for Waste Handling

Visibility, reliability, maneuverability and flexibility are all key elements of any machine working in a transfer station. Cat Wheel loaders with a waste handling arrangement (WHA) are specifically designed for stockpiling and truck loading while withstanding the harshest conditions. 

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Transforming green waste into compost

 requires a significant amount of material handling. Keeping this process flowing requires machines that can thrive in harsh, dusty conditions. Cat wheel loaders are built to handle waste applications from the moment they leave the factory, rather than being retrofit further down the line. This allows us to make sure they are fitted with the ideal guarding and cab filtration packages, allowing your operators to work in safety and comfort.

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Landfill compactors

Cat® landfill compactors can keep up with the demands of the landfill, as they are designed to protect key components and systems from damage, debris, chemicals, and wear to ensure you get the most durable compactor.

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D6,D7, D8, D9  Waste Handlers

Put work into high gear with the Cat  Dozer-series (WHA). The heavier frame means serious durability for your waste applications. The Dozer-series waste handlers come to you with more weight, more horsepower and bigger blades, letting you move more material in less time.

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 953, 963, 973 Track Loaders

Loading, sorting, pushing, excavating, spreading cover — the Cat Track loader can do it all. Lower ground pressure and better traction mean you can put this versatile loader to work in all kinds of ground conditions. Plus, they are easy to operate, simple to maintain and fuel-efficient for a more productive, profitable day's work. 

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A Full Lineup of Purpose-Built Machines

What's the right mix of machines for your landfill? It depends on a number of factors—including the type of landfill you operate and where you are in its lifecycle. We're here with a complete line of purpose-built equipment to meet your unique needs, all designed to help you operate efficiently, safely and cost-effectively.

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Articulated Trucks

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Compactors

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Dozers

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Excavators

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Motor Graders

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Track Loaders
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Track Loaders

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Compact and Small Wheel Loaders
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Compact and Small
Wheel Loaders

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Medium Wheel Loaders

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Wheel Tractor-Scrapers

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Support Where You Need It

The Cat dealer network is never out of reach. Wherever you’re working, you can count on your Cat dealer for parts, service and expertise for your waste operation. From legacy equipment to the newest Cat machines, we service them all. 

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Dig into real-life, day-to-day tips and tricks to help you perform better in your industry and beat out the competion. 

Accelerate Material Processing

Reduce operating costs and increase waste-handling efficiency with the Next Generation of Cat Material Handlers. 

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Expect More for Your Machines

With Caterpillar, you get more than products, you get a partner committed to your success. Find ideas on how to optimize your machines and your budgets.

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Waste Attachments

In an industry that never quits, Cat waste attachments deliver safe, stable performance.
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Waste Technology

Maximize each moment on the job with your machines—thanks to Cat waste technology.
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Safety

Caterpillar Safety Services help your organization achieve new levels of safety by improving your safety culture with industry best practices and technologies.
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Cat Recycling and Waste Solutions

Waste management is a complex industry. This brochure focuses on different applications within waste management and the machinery that excels in each.



Compactors with Staying Power

When you need machines that will tackle anything you throw at them, you need Cat landfill compactors. For more than 45 years, they've led the industry in reliable, durable performance over multiple lifetimes. Our latest models give you even more.

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CVAs

Whether you’re building our communities, harnessing Cat powered equipment for a variety of needs or mining materials that keep our world working, a Customer Value Agreement (CVA) helps you get the most from your equipment and your business.

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Buying Options 

Buy new or used, rent or lease. You can get equipment your way with buying options.

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Jobsite Solutions

Caterpillar's Jobsite Solutions Fleet Management team can partner with you to help manage equipment—from acquisition and fleet maintenance, to productivity and operator efficiency, to resale and disposal—freeing you to run and operate your fleet with less worry and more efficiency.

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Cat Filters and Fluids 

From unique design to proven results, Cat filters and fluids deliver industry-leading protection for your Cat equipment. 

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