Drum Crushers

Compact & Crush Steel or Plastic Drums for Safer, Cleaner Waste Management

Turn Bulky Drums Into Flat, Stackable Disks

Prolex Compacting Solutions provides rugged, efficient drum crushers to simplify your operation. Designed to minimize storage space and disposal costs, these crushers compress bulky containers into compact, easy-to-handle disks.

Looking for a hydraulic drum crusher, manual drum crusher, or a space-saving barrel crusher for occasional use? We’ll help you find the best fit for your volume and waste type.

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Call: 317-784-2222

Proudly Serving the Greater Midwest Area with these Partners

Ideal For Low to Moderate Volume Facilities

Our industrial drum crushers are best suited for environments where quiet operation, floor space, and material handling efficiency are priorities.

Common Applications:

  • Manufacturing and light industrial plants
  • Auto shops and chemical processing facilities
  • Warehouses and distribution centers
  • Environmental service contractors
  • Recycling centers handling steel or 55-gallon drums

Need help comparing features or capacities? Our team will guide you based on drum type, material, and crushing frequency.

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Call: 317-784-2222

Key Features & Specs

We offer both new and used drum crushers, with flexible rental or purchase options.

  • Designed for crushing 55-gallon drums (steel or plastic)
  • Produces compact disks for easier disposal or recycling
  • Quiet operation for noise-sensitive facilities
  • UL listed controls and safety interlocks
  • Space-saving footprint
  • Available in hydraulic or manual options
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Buy, Rent, or Lease

Not ready to invest in a full-time unit? Prolex offers:

  • Short-term and long-term rentals
  • Lease-to-own options
  • Full install, training, and service support
  • Used drum crushers available for purchase
  • Removal and replacement of outdated equipment

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What Our Clients Say About Working With Prolex

Real feedback from Indiana businesses that rely on us for their waste and recycling equipment needs. Our reputation is built on responsive service, lasting solutions, and relationships that go beyond the sale.

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Meet the Team

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

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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

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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

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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:

Boone County

Hendricks County

Johnson County

Madison County

Hancock County

Putnam County

Decatur County

Morgan County

Grant County

Shelby County

Hamilton County

Marion County

Montgomery County

Clinton County

Ready to Upgrade Your Lifting System?

We’ll help you find the best hydraulic cart tipper for your facility—from industrial waste lifts to compact trash can dumpers. Contact our Indiana-based team to compare models, specs, and rental options.

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