a baler for recyclable materials and any other materials . the baler includes a power unit which engages to the rear of the gatherer desk . an operator stands on the gatherer deck between the rear of the hopper , which provides for visual observation , and forward of the power unit . material is fed into the hopper . a compression chamber of bale chamber is at the forward end of the system for baling of the materials and subsequent discharge by an ejection ram for later disposition . the system provides for adjustment of the hold - down assembly for the ram and the charging box section , as well as for adjustment of the knife between the ram and the knife on the shear beam . the baler provides for adjustability for proper movement of the ram through the charging box , and for proper shearing of most materials which may be above the ram prior to entering the bale compression chamber area . the baler can bale such materials as corrugated cardboard , news print , magazines , computer paper , flattened cans , round cans , plastic bottles , scrap aluminum , scrap copper , aluminum radiators , as well as any other miscellaneous materials required for baling on a real time basis .