Aluminum Can Compactor White – 8/12/16OZ Metal Can Crusher Heavy-Duty Wall-Mounted Smasher for Aluminum Seltzer, Soda, Beer Cans and Bottles for Recycling

1.) The package arrived (barely) with a thin cardboard box nearly torn open. Be sure to order with Amazon boxing, as the original packaging is not meant for shipping.2.) This is heavy. It is solid, thick steel. White paint will be easy to spray paint any needed touch up.3.) Others in the top 100 Amazon list (check out this list, this is #8 on the Amazon list) complain of the fragility of those rated higher on the list. They’re fractionally cheaper, but hey: you are using your full body weight in a controlled manner to crush the cans, so beefy is NECESSARY.4.) How did I use it? I created a production line. I filled up a 50 gallon trash can about 60% of the way before I needed a break. I used it horizontally on a kitchen counter, because the height was perfect. I folded a towel underneath to protect the counter. Then, put a pile in front of me…and go!5.) It takes a bit of force to break the 1st crease, followed by an arm action exactly like “arm wrestling.” So, a sharp hit is necessary followed by an even application of “arm wrestling.”6.) The BAD: About 1 out of every 40 will flip out and land on the floor partially crushed. Why? Because there isn’t anything to hold the can when the can crushes in a lopsided manner.7.) The FIX: But if you have a pristine can, then push the can under the side lip, which seems to hold the can in place. But for partially crushed cans, the cans tend to slip out once in a while.8.) I don’t know how many La Croix sparking water cans were crushed in my 1st use, but it must have been around 500 or so.9.) Highly recommend.10.) Buy it. Buy it now! You will thank me.11.) Caution: If you’re lacking arm power, then choose an electric crusher.