The article presents the results of research on the physical compaction process of chips generated during the machining of aluminium alloys. The aim of the study was to identify selected geometric parameters of the chips and to assess the feasibility of their compaction in the context of reducing the volume of waste material intended for storage and transport. A series of compaction tests was conducted, during which the relationships between the compaction force and the degree of densification of the fragmented material were determined, taking into account various diameters of the formed briquettes. The obtained results made it possible to define the characteristic parameters of the compaction process and may serve as a basis for identifying effective processing parameters for metal waste in the machining industry.