Abstract: A compacting apparatus includes a first elongate compaction chamber having a first end and a second end and a second elongate compaction chamber having a first end and a second end. The second compaction chamber is in parallel spaced relation with the first compaction chamber. A first compaction ram is in axial alignment with the first compaction chamber. The first ram is movable from a starting position at the first end telescopically into the first compaction chamber. A second compaction ram is in axial alignment with the second compaction chamber and movable from a starting position at the first end telescopically into the second compaction chamber. A gate is provided for closing the second end of the first compaction chamber. A gate is provided for closing the second end of the second compaction chamber. The first ram and the second ram move in opposite directions.