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Mobile Shredders for Sale
JMC Recycling’s mobile shredders bring heavy duty size reduction directly to your site, cutting the cost and downtime of hauling bulky waste elsewhere for processing. Built to move to where the material is rather than fixed in one location, they’re suited to scrap yards, demolition contractors and wider scrap processing facilities that need shredding capacity wherever the material is stockpiled.
A mobile shredder is designed to handle multiple waste streams with one machine, rather than a single fixed line built around one material. Depending on the model, that can include aluminium and scrap metal, end of life vehicles, car engines, household appliances, tyres, and construction, demolition and green waste.
What are the benefits of a mobile shredder?
- Processes material on site, cutting the haulage cost of moving bulky waste to a fixed shredder
- Built to be repositioned around a site or moved between sites, whether tracked, trailer mounted or otherwise portable depending on the model
- Built to handle a wide range of difficult materials in one machine, from end of life vehicles and tyres to construction waste
- Many models offer remote operation, giving safe control over feed rate and running from a distance
Mobile vs static shredders: which is right for you?
A mobile shredder is generally diesel powered and built for outdoor use, moved to wherever the material is rather than material being hauled to a fixed line. That suits high volume reduction work such as construction, demolition and landfill diversion, and operations working across multiple or temporary sites.
Running costs are the main trade-off. According to Waste Advantage Magazine, a diesel powered mobile shredder can cost up to three times as much to run per hour as an electric stationary shredder, since diesel operation carries higher fuel, noise and maintenance overheads.
For a single site with consistent, high volume throughput, our static shredders are often the more cost effective choice, while a mobile shredder earns that running cost back in flexibility where material needs processing outdoors or across more than one location.
Mobile shredder FAQs
Which mobile shredders does JMC Recycling supply?
Our mobile shredder range is updated as new machines come into stock, so the models available change over time. See the current range listed above or get in touch and our team can talk through specifications and availability for your site.
Are used mobile shredders available?
Used stock changes regularly, so get in touch and our team can confirm what’s currently available or expected. In the meantime, our used shredders are fully inspected and tested before resale and offer a lower cost route into shredding capacity.
What materials can a mobile shredder process?
Our mobile shredders are built to process a wide range of materials, including aluminium and scrap metal, end of life vehicles, car engines, household appliances, tyres, and construction, demolition and green waste, depending on the model.
Do I need an environmental permit to run a mobile shredder?
In England, treating metal waste, including shredding, generally requires an environmental permit from the Environment Agency, and this applies to mobile plant operating across multiple sites as well as fixed locations. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have their own regulators, so check the waste environmental permits guidance that applies to where you’re operating before bringing a shredder on site.
How does a mobile shredder work?
A mobile shredder breaks down bulky or awkward material using rotating shafts fitted with cutting blades or knives. Configurations vary between single shaft and twin shaft designs, and many models offer remote operation for safe control over feed rate and running.
Can a mobile shredder be moved between sites?
Yes. Mobile shredders are designed to be repositioned around a site and moved between locations, whether that’s on tracks, by trailer, or another portable configuration depending on the model.
Do mobile shredders need maintenance?
Routine maintenance keeps a mobile shredder running at full capacity. Our machine servicing covers inspections, parts replacement and repairs for shredders and other recycling machinery.
Are financing options available for mobile shredders?
Yes, JMC Recycling offers flexible finance options through our partnership with Close Brothers, including leasing and hire purchase agreements, to help spread the cost of a mobile shredder.
A yard limited by size reduction rather than sorting or sales can increase scrap metal output with the right shredding equipment, and adding mobile capacity means processing happens wherever material is stockpiled rather than at one fixed line.
Get in touch to talk through whether a mobile shredder suits your site, along with servicing and finance options.
