A garbage compactor is a machine that compresses waste materials into smaller, more manageable volumes for disposal. There are many synonyms for the word "garbage compactor," including trash compactor, waste compactor, rubbish compactor, and refuse compactor. All of these terms refer to the same type of equipment, which is commonly used in homes, businesses, and industrial settings to reduce the size and volume of waste materials. Other terms that may be used to describe garbage compactors include garbage crushers, waste crushers, and trash crushers. No matter what term is used to describe the equipment, the goal is always the same: to reduce waste volume and make disposal easier and more efficient.