Short answer
Budget = number of stations × price per station. At median French market prices in September 2026 (PoubelleTri Index), a 2-stream station costs €635 excl. VAT and a 3-stream station €979 excl. VAT: 10 three-stream stations therefore come to about €9,790 excl. VAT, excluding delivery and installation. The number of stations depends on the areas to equip, not on a legal ratio. Sources (2)PPoubelleTriPoubelleTri Index — prices of professional recycling bins (Sept. 2026)↗SService-PublicService-Public Entreprendre — Source separation of business waste (checked 17 March 2025)↗
The calculation
- List the areas: reception, every break area or cafeteria, open spaces, meeting rooms, and the outdoor surroundings.
- Choose the number of streams per area (3 streams in offices, at least 2 streams for the public in an ERP).
- Multiply by the price of one station.
Reference prices (medians excl. VAT)
| Recycli | Median excl. VAT | Offers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 stream | €279 | 44 |
| 2 streams | €635 | 29 |
| 3 streams | €979 | 21 |
Number of stations
No regulation sets a number of bins per employee. The obligations cover sorting the streams, not an equipment ratio: see business obligations.
Sources
- PoubelleTri Index — prices of professional recycling bins (Sept. 2026) PoubelleTri
- Service-Public Entreprendre — Source separation of business waste (checked 17 March 2025) Service-Public
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