the present invention is a centrifuge device which separates chips or shreds of containers from whatever liquid residue remains within the containers . the device is suitable for many applications , including the separation of the recyclable plastic of a motor oil container from the remaining re - usable motor oil within the container after the container has ostensibly been emptied . the device may be utilized as a compact , free - standing size reduction and reclaiming device at the location where the container is used , such as in automotive service stations , and the like , or production units may be used in plastic reclaiming plants where large quantities of a given plastic container are being centrally processed .