If you are searching for used balers for sale in Indiana, you are looking at a lot of national aggregator sites, broker listings, and equipment platforms that aren't accurate where the machine actually is or what condition it is actually in. HMS is different. We are based in Wanatah, Indiana - in the northwest corner of the state - and we refurbish, sell, deliver, and service every machine out of our own facility.

This post covers what we typically carry in stock, how our refurbishing process works, what Indiana buyers can expect from delivery and installation, and how to reach us when you are ready to talk. Inventory changes regularly - so if you do not see exactly what you need here, call us. We either have it, have something comparable, or know where to find it.

Who We Are and Why It Matters for Indiana Buyers

HMS has been selling, installing, and servicing recycling equipment across North America since 2004. Our used equipment inventory works three ways, and we are straightforward about the difference between them.

Refurbished and rebuilt machines are equipment we purchased, brought to our Wanatah, IN facility, and put through a full in-house rebuild - hydraulics serviced, wire tier rebuilt or replaced, controls upgraded to new PLC and touchscreen, floor assessed and relined where needed, and tested before shipping. These machines carry a limited dealer warranty and are the most thoroughly prepared equipment we sell.

As-is inventory is equipment we purchased and hold at our Wanatah facility, sold in its current condition without a full rebuild. We know these machines - we have inspected them and we represent their condition accurately. For buyers with strong in-house service capability or a trusted service partner, as-is inventory can be a strong value. A pre-purchase inspection is always recommended.

Brokered machines are equipment we source on behalf of a buyer without bringing the machine through our shop. Before HMS brokers anything, we do our due diligence - researching the machine's history, verifying specs, and vetting the seller. We represent the condition accurately and we are accountable for what we said the machine was. We never call a brokered machine refurbished.

Broker listing platforms play a real role in this market - they give buyers access to a wider pool of machines than any single dealer could carry. The difference with HMS is that when we are involved in any transaction, whether refurbished, as-is, or brokered, we have done our homework, we are honest about what you are buying, and we are still here after the sale.

For Indiana buyers, working with HMS means a few things regardless of which category fits your purchase:

• You can come see machines we hold at our Wanatah facility. Whether refurbished or as-is, our facility is open to buyers who want to inspect before purchasing. We encourage it.
• Delivery and installation is handled in-house. We are in northwest Indiana, within a few hours of most of the state as well as Illinois, Michigan, Kentucky and Ohio. Our own team handles delivery and installation - not a third-party rigging company you have never heard of.
• Service after the sale is real. When something goes wrong six months after the machine ships, you call us and our technicians come to you. That holds whether you bought a refurbished machine, an as-is unit, or a brokered machine.

HMS also serves buyers throughout the Southeast from our Tennessee market area - but for Indiana buyers, Wanatah is your primary contact point.

What We Typically Carry in Stock

Our used inventory changes frequently. Machines come in, get refurbished, and ship out - sometimes within weeks. What follows is a representative picture of the types of machines we typically have available. For current specific listings, visit our used equipment page or call us directly.

How HMS Refurbishes Used Equipment

The word "refurbished" gets used loosely in this industry. Some sellers use it to describe machines they cleaned and repainted. HMS uses it to describe a machine that went through our Wanatah shop, was torn down and assessed, had components replaced as needed, and was tested before it left. There is a significant difference - and it is a distinction we take seriously.

Here is what happens to every machine HMS refurbishes at our Wanatah facility before it ships:

• Full teardown and inspection: We assess every structural, hydraulic, electrical, and controls component and document what we find. Buyers get a clear picture of what was done - not a vague label.
• Hydraulic system service: Cylinders inspected and repacked or replaced. Hoses, fittings, and filters replaced. Fluid changed. System pressure tested against manufacturer spec.
• Wire tier rebuild or replacement: The tier is rebuilt or replaced and tested through multiple cycles before the machine ships.
• Controls upgrade: Analog control systems are replaced with new PLC and touchscreen displays. Laser travel sensors installed on cylinders. Digital sensors replace mechanical switches where applicable.
• Floor and liner assessment: Wear evaluated and relined. Structural issues repaired properly.
• Break-in and functional testing: Every machine runs through a full break-in period before it is prepped, painted, and shipped.

Delivery and Installation in Indiana

HMS delivers and installs equipment using our own team. For Indiana buyers this means:

• Single point of accountability: The same company that sold you the machine installs it. There is no handoff to a rigging company that has never seen the equipment before.
• Faster scheduling: Being based in northwest Indiana means we can typically schedule Indiana installations faster than a dealer shipping from the East or West Coast.
• Full commissioning: We do not drop the machine and leave. Our team commissions the equipment, tests it under actual operating conditions, and trains your operators before we consider the job done.
• Conveyor integration: If your installation requires a conveyor infeed system, HMS designs and installs that as well. You do not need to coordinate a separate contractor for the conveyor work.

We regularly serve operations throughout Indiana - from the Chicago suburbs in Lake and Porter counties to Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, South Bend, Evansville, and everywhere in between. If you are in Indiana, you are in our backyard.

What Indiana Buyers Are Typically Looking For

Based on the operations we work with across Indiana, here is what we see most often by industry:

Distribution centers and warehouses

Indiana's logistics corridor along I-65, I-70, and I-94 has a dense concentration of distribution centers - many of them Amazon, Walmart, and third-party logistics operations generating significant OCC daily. Most are looking for horizontal auto-tie or large vertical balers. The refurbished horizontal auto-tie is the most common purchase in this segment - strong throughput, low labor, proven ROI on OCC revenue.

Recycling facilities and MRFs

Indiana has a growing number of recycling operations, both municipal and private. Two-ram balers dominate this segment. MRF buyers almost always need a machine that can handle mixed material streams efficiently - which is where the two-ram's main gatherer cylinder and bale separation door earn their keep.

Manufacturers and industrial operations

Indiana's manufacturing base - automotive, steel, food processing, packaging - generates a range of recyclable waste streams. The right machine depends heavily on material type and volume. HMS has placed equipment in automotive plants, corrugated facilities, and light industrial operations throughout the state.

Box plants and paper mills

Northwest Indiana in particular has a concentration of box manufacturing and printing operations. These operations generate consistent, high-quality OCC trim and broke - ideal material for horizontal auto-tie balers running at high throughput.

Refurbished, As-Is, or Brokered: Which Makes Sense for Your Indiana Purchase

All three options are available through HMS. Here is the honest breakdown:

If you are buying as-is, we strongly recommend a pre-purchase inspection - either by our team or by a qualified third-party technician. For a full breakdown of how to evaluate used vs. refurbished equipment, see our guide: New vs. Used vs. Refurbished Balers: How to Decide.

How the Buying Process Works at HMS

Buying used equipment from HMS is straightforward. Here is what to expect from first contact through installation:

• Step 1 - Tell us what you need. Call (219) 733-2108 or use the contact form. Tell us your material type, daily volume, and any facility constraints. We will match you to what we have in stock or tell you what we can source.
• Step 2 - Review the machine. We provide full documentation on what was done during the rebuild. You are welcome to visit our Wanatah facility to inspect the machine in person before committing.
• Step 3 - Financing if needed. HMS works with equipment lenders for qualified buyers on refurbished purchases. Approvals in as little as 24 hours on straightforward deals.
• Step 4 - Deposit and scheduling. A deposit holds the machine. We schedule delivery and installation based on your timeline and site readiness.
• Step 5 - Delivery, installation, and commissioning. Our team delivers, installs, commissions, and trains your operators. We do not consider the job done until the machine is running the way it should.
• Step 6 - Ongoing service. HMS provides parts and service after the sale. Your machine is supported for the life of the line, not just until the check clears.

Frequently Asked Questions

Bottom Line

Indiana's recycling equipment source - in your backyard

If you are looking for used balers for sale in Indiana, HMS is here - in Wanatah, IN - with equipment in stock, technicians on staff, and a track record of putting machines to work for Indiana operations since 2004.

Call us, come visit, or browse the inventory online. We are straightforward about what we have, what condition it is in, and what it will cost. That is how we have operated for over 20 years and how we intend to keep operating.