Ancove

Waste Handling Solutions

Our Balers

Our balers play an important role in our waste-handling solutions by reducing the volume of materials such as cardboard, plastic, and paper. They create compact bales that are easier to store, transport, and recycle, helping businesses manage waste more efficiently on-site.

Cardboard and Plastic Balers

Baler machines compress loose recyclable material into compact bales, making materials easier to store, move and prepare for collection.

For many businesses, large quantities of loose cardboard and plastic packaging can quickly fill bins, cages and valuable storage areas. Installing a suitable baler allows recyclable material to be processed closer to where it is generated rather than allowing it to accumulate around the site.

Ancove supplies cardboard balers in Ireland, as well as machines suitable for plastic film and other approved recyclable materials. The right machine will depend on how much material your business produces, the types of recyclables you need to process, the space available and the size of finished bale that is practical for your operation.

Our Vertical Baler Machines

Ancove supplies a range of vertical baler machines designed for different waste volumes, materials and site requirements.

From compact balers for smaller commercial premises to high-capacity machines capable of producing large, dense bales, we can help identify a model suited to your operation.

V-Press 1160

The V-Press 1160 is a high-capacity vertical baler designed for organisations producing substantial quantities of recyclable material. It can produce bales weighing up to approximately 550 kg and combines a large press chamber with strong compression performance, making it suitable for demanding commercial and industrial applications.

V-Press 605 Eco

The V-Press 605 Eco provides an economical baling solution while requiring relatively little installation space. It is suitable for businesses that generate regular quantities of cardboard and plastic film but do not require the capacity of a larger industrial baler. Retaining claws help keep material in the press chamber during compression, while the mechanical bale ejector supports straightforward bale removal.

V-Press 860

The V-Press 860 is a powerful vertical baler designed for businesses that need to process larger quantities of recyclable waste. With strong pressing performance and a practical loading chamber, it provides a balance between capacity and efficient day-to-day operation. Retaining claws help prevent material from expanding back into the chamber during compression, allowing users to continue loading material efficiently.

V-Press 504 Eco

The V-Press 504 Eco is a compact baler suited to businesses where space is limited. Its relatively small footprint makes it a practical option for retail sites, smaller warehouses and other commercial locations producing moderate quantities of recyclable packaging. Selectable programmes allow the machine to process cardboard or plastic film.

V-Press 818

The V-Press 818 provides a mid-sized baling solution for organisations that need more capacity than a smaller entry-level machine but still need to manage available floor space carefully. Selectable operating programmes allow suitable cardboard and plastic materials to be processed, making it a flexible choice for many commercial applications.

Multi Chamber Baler – 9020s

The 9020s Multi Chamber Baler is designed for sites that generate more than one recyclable waste stream. Different chambers can be used to keep materials separate, while the baling mechanism can be moved between chambers as required.
This can be particularly useful for businesses handling combinations of cardboard, plastic or other approved recyclable materials that need to remain separated before collection.

Why Use a Waste Baler?

A commercial waste baler can make recyclable waste significantly easier to manage. Instead of storing large quantities of loose packaging, material is compressed into compact bales that take up less space and can be handled more efficiently.

For businesses generating regular volumes of recyclable material, a baler can help:

  • Reduce the space occupied by loose cardboard and plastic
  • Keep waste and recycling areas better organised
  • Simplify handling of recyclable materials
  • Reduce the number of loose bins or cages required
  • Prepare recyclable materials for more efficient collection
  • Separate valuable recyclable waste from general waste

Balers are widely used across retail, warehousing, distribution, manufacturing and other commercial and industrial environments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ancove supplies a wide range of cardboard balers producing bales from 50kg up to 600kg, suiting everything from small shops to large industrial sites.

Yes. Cardboard balers handle a variety of waste streams, including plastic, drinks cans, milk cartons and other recyclable packaging.

Incorrect materials can damage the baler or cause rejected loads. Avoid baling food waste, metal, glass, wood, hazardous or chemical waste, and aerosols or pressurised containers.

Ancove offers both purchase and rental agreements. Prices vary depending on the baler size and whether the machine is new, second-hand or refurbished. Contact us for a tailored quote.

A cardboard baler reduces waste collection costs through fewer collections and lower fees, improves site housekeeping and safety, and frees up space. For high-cardboard environments such as retail, logistics and manufacturing, a baler often pays for itself within 12 to 36 months.

Space requirements depend on the machine footprint and your bale storage area. You’ll also need access for bale removal, typically a pallet truck or forklift depending on the bale size.

Smaller balers run on single-phase (230V), while larger machines need three-phase (400V). Always confirm your site’s electrical capacity before purchase.

Typical bale weights are 50 to 200kg for small balers, 300 to 500kg for mid-size balers, and 600kg or more for large balers. Heavier bales generally earn better recycling rebates and lower your transport costs.

Maintenance is straightforward: regular cleaning, routine checks of the hydraulics and strapping system, and an annual service. We recommend a yearly service to keep your baler running reliably.

Ancove offers service contracts that can be purchased separately. If your baler is on lease, the service contract is built into the lease agreement.

Most balers are delivered and installed within one day and are fully operational immediately after training. Lead times vary based on machine availability.

Ancove offers flexible options. Purchasing gives the best long-term value for steady waste volumes, while rental or lease suits short-term needs or seasonal peaks. We’ll help you compare costs and choose the right option for your business.

Once your cardboard is baled, your recycling company will either pay you a rebate for the bale or collect it free of charge.