Landfill compaction vehicle

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Landfill compactor

A landfill compaction vehicle is a vehicle employed on landfill sites. These vehicles have two main functions:

  • To spread the waste evenly in layers over the landfill
  • To compact waste reducing the volume it occupies and helping stabilise the landfill

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