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waste industry

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.

816 Landfill Compactor

Featuring improved guarding, up to 12% less maintenance and enhanced operator comfort, the Cat® 816 delivers more productivity throughout the day. This machine can keep up with the demands of the landfill, as it's designed to protect key components and systems from damage, debris, chemicals, wear and more. 

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816 Landfill Compactor
816 Landfill Compactor

920 Compact Wheel Loader

You get big options with this small loader. Packed with a C3.6 engine, the 920 offers a Cat optimized Z-bar loader linkage to combine the efficiency of a traditional Z-bar with tool-carrier capabilities for improved performance and versatility. 

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920 compact wheel loader hauling waste
920 compact wheel loader hauling waste

D7 Waste Handler

Put work into high gear with the Cat D7. The heavier frame means serious durability for your waste applications. The D7 comes to you with more weight, more horsepower and bigger blades, letting you move more material in less time. 

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D7 at landfill
D7 at landfill

963 Track Loader

Loading, sorting, pushing, excavating, spreading cover — the Cat 963 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, the 963 is easy to operate, simple to maintain and fuel-efficient for a more productive, profitable day's work. 

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963 Track Loader
963 Track Loader



TIME Is Money

With Cat® technology at your side, we'll increase your waste management efficiency. Let us help you deliver the highest waste mass volume, operate longer and maximize operator safety.

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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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Compact and Small
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Medium Wheel Loaders

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Wheel Tractor-Scrapers

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Advocating Safety with Swana

We are proud to work with the professionals at the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) in their commitment to advance waste management to resource management. Caterpillar serves as the SWANA safety ambassador, ensuring association members have access to the latest safety resources and trainings. 

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Looking for an easy way to pay for parts, services, rebuilds, rentals, attachments and more? Put it on the Cat Card. You’ll unlock special offers and earn 1% back on every qualifying purchase.

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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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SUPPORT WHERE YOU NEED IT
SUPPORT WHERE YOU NEED IT

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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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Accelerate Material Processing
Accelerate Material Processing

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.

Attachments

Waste Attachments

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

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Offers

Offers

Equipment leasing, loans and extended-protection offers make it easy to choose Caterpillar.

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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

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.

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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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Compactor at landfill

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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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