Can crushers of the greatest grade cost $50 or more. These crushers are composed of steel, and some can crush many cans at the same time. The price is frequently determined by the tool's storage capacity. Some must be wall-mounted, but many are enormous and heavy enough to stand on their own. The average price of a small can crusher is $100 to $200. Large models can cost up to $500 or more. Pricing is usually done based on the size of the jaw plates that open and close to crush the cans. Smaller models may use hydraulic power or pneumatic power to accomplish this task. Larger models typically use an electric motor. Can crushers are available in home workshops and commercial plant locations. They are used to process waste materials from restaurants, food packaging, etc. into reusable products. The crushed cans are sold for recycling or chemical treatment before being recycled again. The residual material is known as "dirt." This can be added to garden soil as a nutrient source or burned in a compost pile. Can crushers are essential equipment for anyone who wishes to recycle their cans. Without one, all the metal inside the can would end up in garbage bins which would contaminate the environment. Recycling cans saves energy and reduces our dependence on foreign oil. Cans have three layers: aluminum outside, plastic lining, and steel inside.