STL Logistics is a leading warehouse, logistics and transport business with a significant national operation. Based in Annacotty, Limerick, and with hubs in Dublin, Cork, Belfast, Tipperary and Roscommon, STL handles large volumes of packages every day across its network.
As the business continued to grow, waste and recycling management became an increasingly important part of day to day operations. With sustainability a core company value, STL needed a waste management solution that would reduce waste handling costs, save time, improve warehouse organisation and support a more efficient recycling process.
A key part of STL’s business is the distribution of Amazon orders across Ireland. This activity generates high volumes of cardboard and plastic, particularly during busy trading periods. Previously, recyclable materials were placed into large bins, but these filled quickly and required frequent collections. The process was manual, time consuming and costly, while also taking up valuable space on site.
WHY LSM BALERS DELIVER A MAJOR WASTE MANAGEMENT IMPROVEMENT
LSM worked closely with STL to assess their requirements and recommend a baling solution suited to the scale and layout of their operation. Today, STL has eight LSM balers in place across its sites, including machines from the V8 and V50 baler ranges.
The impact has been significant. The balers are positioned neatly within the warehouse, making them easily accessible for team members as they manage cardboard and plastic waste throughout the working day. Instead of loose recyclable material taking up space or overflowing in bins, the waste is compacted into dense, manageable bales.
This has helped STL keep warehouse areas cleaner, safer and better organised, while also reducing the amount of time spent moving and managing waste.
Where several collections per week were previously required, STL can now distribute recyclable bales on a bi-weekly basis. In addition, the company now receives a revenue return for baled recyclable materials, replacing significant waste collection outgoings with a more cost effective and sustainable solution.
Paul O’Donnell, General Manager at STL, describes the impact of the LSM balers:
“The LSM Balers have cut our waste costs, saved us time operationally and resulted in a tidier workspace.”
WHY THE V8 AND V50 WORK WELL FOR STL
STL uses a mix of LSM V8 and V50 balers to meet different waste volumes and operational needs across its various locations.
The V8 Mid Sized Baler is ideal for medium volume waste streams and is well suited to sites handling regular volumes of cardboard and plastic. Its compact footprint allows it to fit neatly into warehouse environments, while its strong compaction performance helps reduce waste volume and simplify daily handling.
Key V8 features include:
- Suitable for cardboard, plastic and other recyclable materials
- Larger fill chamber for handling boxes more easily
- Integrated kicker for easier bale removal
- “Bale Full” indicator
- Low voltage user controls
- Strong compaction ratio
- LSM e-Power for time, energy and cost savings
The V50 Mill Size Baler is designed for higher volume operations and produces larger bales that are optimised for transport, storage and revenue return. For busy logistics environments, this helps reduce handling, improve collection efficiency and maximise the value of recyclable materials.
Key V50 features include:
- True 50 tonne pressing force
- Long stroke cylinder
- Adjustable bale height
- Automatic operation or manual cycles
- Simple, low voltage user controls
- Floating and fixed retention fingers
- External power pack
- Powered bale kicker, easy tie system and heavy duty door clamp
TRAINING, SUPPORT AND FLEXIBILITY
LSM supported STL at every step of the process, from assessing site requirements through to installation, training and ongoing support.
The rental model also gave STL flexibility, with no upfront capital cost and the option to use different machines as requirements changed. This allowed the company to adapt its waste management approach across multiple locations and ensure each site had the right baler for its needs.
LSM also provided in depth training for STL team members, ensuring operators were confident using the machines safely and effectively.
Paul O’Donnell also highlighted the support provided by LSM:
“Eoin Brislane and the LSM team have been hugely supportive in every step of the process, from training our team to always being there for any queries.”
A SUSTAINABLE COST EFFECTIVE WASTE SOLUTION
By introducing LSM balers across its operation, STL has transformed how it manages cardboard and plastic waste.
The solution has helped reduce collection frequency, lower waste costs, improve warehouse organisation and create a more efficient recycling process. It has also supported STL’s wider sustainability goals by making recyclable materials easier to handle, store and return into the recycling stream.
For a fast moving logistics business managing large volumes of packaging waste, the LSM balers have delivered a practical, scalable and cost effective solution.
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