Indiana’s Trusted Partner in Industrial Waste & Recycling Equipment
Recycle and upgrade with ease.
Turn your old or unused equipment into something better — we’ll handle the pickup and upgrade process for you.
Prolex Compacting Solutions provides waste compactors and balers, industrial waste management equipment, and custom recycling equipment solutions, with expert service you can count on.
Serving Indiana’s commercial and industrial operations with sales, rentals, repairs, fabrication, and installation.
Waste Equipment Sales & Service, Tailored to Your Operation
Managing waste shouldn’t be a hassle. That’s why Prolex helps Indiana businesses find, maintain, and upgrade the waste handling equipment they rely on—without the stress.
From compactor installations to custom fabrication and on-demand repairs, we make your equipment work smarter, longer.
What Prolex Compacting Solutions Offer
Expert Technicians for All Makes & Models
Our certified field service technicians specialize in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining vertical balers, horizontal balers, stationary compactors, self-contained compactors, and more—regardless of brand or age.
24/7 Emergency Response & Minimized Downtime
Regional rapid-response service available around the clock to address breakdowns, with fully stocked service trucks ensuring fast parts availability and same-day or next-day repairs in most cases.
Comprehensive Hydraulic, Electrical & Mechanical Expertise
We handle complex repairs including hydraulic cylinder rebuilds, pump replacements, valve adjustments, electrical troubleshooting, wiring diagrams, motor repairs, and mechanical component overhauls to restore full functionality quickly.
Preventive Maintenance Programs
Customized scheduled maintenance plans (monthly, quarterly, annual) to extend equipment life, reduce unexpected failures, optimize performance, and lower long-term costs—following OEM guidelines with detailed inspections and tune-ups.
Installation & Removal
We safely handle equipment removals and installations from start to finish.
Multi-Level Waste Chutes
Custom-designed, built, and installed trash chute systems for high-rise and multi-level facilities.
Explore Our Waste & Recycling Equipment
We supply and support a full range of industrial and commercial recycling equipment, including:

Vertical Balers
Efficient, upright units for baling cardboard, paper, and recyclables in smaller spaces.

Horizontal Balers
High-capacity machines for large-scale recycling of cardboard, plastic, and packaging waste.

Stationary Compactors
Installed in place, ideal for dry waste at warehouses, manufacturers, and distribution centers.

Self-Contained Compactors
Integrated units designed to prevent leaks and manage wet waste—ideal for food or medical waste streams.

Pre-Crusher Compactors
Crush bulky materials like pallets, crates, or foam before compacting, increasing load density.

Front Load Compactors
Compact, front-serviced machines for restaurants, schools, retail, and small commercial sites.

Drum Crushers
Safely compact steel drums and reduce disposal costs for hazardous or bulk liquids.

Waste Containers
Durable waste bins and hoppers built for high-traffic or high-volume collection points.

Augers
Continuous-feed compactors using screw mechanisms, perfect for high-throughput waste handling.

Hydraulic Cart Tippers
Lift and dump collection carts into compactors or containers, reducing manual handling.

Bale Wire
Support your recycling operations with high-tensile bale wire that keeps materials contained and ready for processing.

Additional Parts & Equipment
From conveyors to chutes and electrical panels, we provide the equipment you need to streamline your waste management process.
Who We Serve
We specialize in supporting high-volume waste and recycling needs for:
HealthCare
Education
Manufacturing
Municipalities
Retail & Warehousing
Property Management
Recycle Facilities
Waste Haulers
Built on Trust.
Backed by Experience.
Prolex Compacting Solutions is a family-owned business proudly serving Indiana. With 100+ years of combined experience, we focus on one thing: delivering reliable, affordable waste and recycling equipment solutions that support your long-term success.
We’re not a manufacturer or a hauler, we’re your local service partner.
What Our Clients Say About Working With Prolex
It was a pleasure working with you and your team! You all made this a very smooth process that I don’t always see. Prolex is linked to be preferred servicing company for our facility. I do hope to work with you again on other new jobs.
Territory Manager
Waste & Recycling Industry
★★★★★
I appreciate your knowledge and professionalism. We hope to secure more work with your organization. I wish we worked with more people like yourself!
National Account Manager
Manufacturing and Industrial
★★★★★
First of all, let me say I am very impressed with the quick responses and genuine want to help our company. I look forward to continued work with Prolex!
Account Manager
Retail Facility
★★★★★
Serving Central Indiana Communities
Prolex Compacting Solutions is dedicated to providing reliable recycling equipment service, sales, and custom fabrication solutions to homes and businesses across Northeast Indiana.
We proudly serve customers in the following counties and cities: