Abstract: Apparatus for fragmenting scrap materials, comprising a transportable platform and a fragmenter mounted on the platform for fragmenting scrap materials deposited therein. A first discharge conveyor is mounted on the platform for receiving fragmented scrap materials from the fragmenter. An inspection conveyor is mounted on the platform for receiving and sorting fragmented scrap materials from the first discharge conveyor. A second discharge conveyor is mounted on the platform for receiving fragmented and sorted scrap materials from the inspection conveyor and transporting them to a container or vehicle for recycling or disposal. The fragmenter comprises a fragmenter head mounted for reciprocating movement toward and away from an anvil for fragmenting scrap material positioned therebetween and enabling it to be discharged to the first discharge conveyor.

Abstract: Hinged sidewall member for precompressing waste material in the charging chamber of a horizontal waste baling machine. The hinged sidewall member is located in the charging chamber and has a sidewall and a top cover member extending perpendicularly to the sidewall. The hinged sidewall member is hydraulically operated about a pivot to precharge waste material in the charging chamber prior to compression in an adjacent compression chamber by a reciprocating compression ram.