Cat® Waste Management & Material Handling

Hardworking Machines and Support for Tough Applications

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Built to keep material moving

Unpredictable loads, harsh environments and unstable underfoot conditions. In industries that are tough on equipment, such as waste and material handling, you will need machines that can take it all. With Caterpillar at your side, you’re up for any challenge. Our equipment is ready-made for waste and material handling applications. With our extensive history in the industry, we have dedicated experts who can share their know-how with you. We have insights that can help you make strides toward meeting sustainability goals and increasing the safety of the crew on your sites. 

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The Cat® 836 Landfill Compactor is designed with heavy-duty main structures that support multiple life cycles, featuring a Cat C18 engine, single-lever steering, a pressurized cab and wheel/tip options that provide extended service life.

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Smith County landfill located in Carthage, Tennessee takes in nearly 750 tons of waste each day. Hear from Smith County solid waste director, Johnny Lee as he describes the 836K as a “blessing to himself and his employees.

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Waste Handler dozers feature special guarding, seals and cab air handling equipment and a larger blade to handle the special challenges of working in trash and debris.

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With the Waste Industry being the 5th most dangerous in the country, Senior Director, Riel Johnson of Athens Services trusts Cat® Material Handlers to get the job done safely.

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Mark Neblett, Executive Director at Bi-County Solid Waste Management in Clarksville, TN relies on Cat® products to keep his landfills sustainable and profitable.

Material Handlers

Your world of waste and recycling needs equipment that performs day in, day out. Reliably. Safely. Cat material handlers have been designed and built for your demanding industry. These aggressive machines deliver fast, mobile, efficient performance whether equipped with a grapple, clamshell bucket, or magnet.

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Material Handlers
Material Handlers

Wheel Loaders

Visibility, reliability, and maneuverability, are critical in transfer stations where material handling is constant. Cat® Wheel Loaders with a Waste Handling Arrangement are tailored for waste applications. Built for waste handling from the factory, not retrofitted, these machines feature integrated guarding and advanced cab filtration to help keep operators safe and productive.

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Wheel Loader
Wheel Loader

Landfill compactors

Cat landfill compactors can keep up with the demands of the landfill, as they are designed to protect key components and systems from damage, debris, chemicals, and wear to ensure you get the most durable compactor.

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Landfill Compactors
Landfill Compactors

Dozers

Put work into high gear with the Cat Dozer-series (WHA). The heavier frame means serious durability for your waste applications. The Dozer-series waste handlers come to you with more weight, more horsepower and bigger blades, letting you move more material in less time.

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Dozer D7
Dozer D7

Track Loaders

Loading, sorting, pushing, excavating, spreading cover — the Cat Track loader can do it all. Lower ground pressure and better traction mean you can put this versatile loader to work in all kinds of ground conditions. Plus, they are easy to operate, simple to maintain and fuel-efficient for a more productive, profitable day's work. 

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963 Track Loader
963 Track Loader

our full lineup

What's the right mix of machines for your landfill? It depends on a number of factors—including the type of landfill you operate and where you are in its lifecycle. We're here with a complete line of purpose-built equipment to meet your unique needs, all designed to help you operate efficiently, safely and cost-effectively.

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Articulated Trucks

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Compactors

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Dozers

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Excavators

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Motor Graders

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Track Loaders

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Compact and Small
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Medium Wheel Loaders

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Wheel Tractor-Scrapers

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Selecting the right machine requires understanding its specific capabilities, as well as identifying how much material it can handle and how fast it can operate. We'll help you choose from our full line of equipment—purpose-built for efficient, cost-effective performance in transfer stations and material recovery facilities.

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Compactors

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Dozers

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Material Handlers

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Skid Steer and Compact Track Loaders

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Wheel Excavators

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Medium Wheel Loaders

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Choosing the right machine starts with understanding its lifting capacity, reach, and cycle times. Cat offers a dedicated line of equipment purpose-built to move, sort, and stack logs efficiently, delivering reliable, cost‑effective performance in demanding forestry operations.

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Material Handlers

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Wheel Loaders

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Cat machines are engineered to deliver the reach, capacity, and cycle speed required in port and inland waterway operations. Built to handle bulk materials efficiently, they support smooth loading, unloading, and transfer in high‑demand terminal environments.

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Material Handlers

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Skid Steer Loader

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Excavators

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Mini Excavator

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In steel mill environments, Cat machines combine strength, stability, and precision. Designed to handle extreme loads and harsh conditions, they deliver dependable performance and long‑term durability where uptime is critical.

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Material Handlers

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Wheel Loaders

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Track Loaders

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Handling variable, lightweight materials requires flexibility and efficient cycle times. Cat machines are built to move, sort, and process green waste effectively, supporting productivity while maintaining consistent performance in recycling and composting operations.

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Material Handlers

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Wheel Loaders

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Fast cycles, solid stability, and reliable control are essential in scrap handling. Cat machines are purpose‑built to sort, load, and process scrap materials efficiently, even in the toughest yard conditions.

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Material Handlers

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Wheel Loaders

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Landfill Compactor

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Precision and consistency are key in high‑throughput recovery operations. Cat machines are designed to keep materials flowing efficiently through sorting and processing lines, supporting cost‑effective performance in busy material recovery facilities.

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Material Handlers

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Wheel Loaders

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Though Solutions for Scrap Operations

See how Cat® machines, services, and dealer support are purpose-built for the demands of the scrap industry, from material flow to machine durability.

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Scrap industry
Scrap industry


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