The advantage of the REL system include:

The operation of the REL is simple and brings many improvements over conventional waste disposal systems. The system is ideal for low density compactible waste and allows for recycling and general waste disposal to work hand in hand.

| Nominal Container Capacity | A (Height) | B (Width) | C (Length) | ||||
| yd3 | M3 | ft.in. | meters | ft.in. | meters | ft.in. | meters |
| 8 | 6 | 5'7" | 1.8m | 5'8" | 1.8m | 10'5" | 3.2m |
| 12 | 9 | 6'1" | 1.9m | 6'6" | 2.0m | 12'7" | 3.9m |
| 14 | 11 | 6'11" | 2.1m | 6'6" | 2.0m | 14'2" | 4.3m |
| 16 | 12 | 7'0" | 2.2m | 6'6" | 2.0m | 14'4" | 4.4m |