East Coast ContainersWaterbury, CT
Where Every Piece of Equipment Gets Built.
East Coast Containers is the manufacturing arm of Cooper Tank. Our state-of-the-art Waterbury, CT facility designs and builds all compactors, containers, and specialty equipment. With 80+ years of manufacturing experience, we produce everything from self-contained compactors to custom roll-off builds. Customization is our specialty - let us know what you need and we will configure our design to your application.
Operational Focus
- State-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Waterbury, CT
- Designs and builds all Cooper Tank equipment in-house
- 80+ years of steel fabrication and equipment manufacturing experience
- NYC-certified WBE (Woman-Owned Business Enterprise)
Role
Manufacturing
Location
Waterbury, CT
Experience
80+ Years
Certification
NYC WBE
Core Products
Primary Equipment Lines
Compactor Programs
Stationary and self-contained systems for higher-volume waste streams.
Front Load Containers
Commercial front-load builds for retail, multifamily, and municipal routes.
Rear Load Containers
Heavy-use rear-load equipment configured for route consistency.
Roll-Off Containers
Open-top and enclosed configurations for construction and industrial programs.
Manufacturing Excellence
Built Different. Built to Last.
Attention to detail, experience, and a highly skilled work force is what sets us apart. Every piece of equipment that leaves our Waterbury facility is built to withstand the demands of daily commercial and industrial use.
Rigid 1/2" Floor Construction
Heavy-gauge steel floors built to handle the weight and impact of daily loading operations without warping or failure.
Smooth-Gliding Ram System
Precision-engineered ram systems for consistent compaction force and reliable cycling throughout the life of the equipment.
Custom Configuration
Customization is our specialty. We configure dimensions, hardware, coatings, and features to match your exact operational requirements.
1-2-3 Warranty Program
Every piece of equipment manufactured at our Waterbury facility is backed by Cooper Tank's comprehensive warranty: 1-year labor, 2-year parts, 3-year structural. We stand behind what we build.
View Warranty Details →NYC-Certified WBE
As part of the Cooper Tank family, equipment from East Coast Containers qualifies under our NYC WBE (Woman-Owned Business Enterprise) certification - helping your organization meet supplier diversity and government procurement goals.