Short answer
In September 2026, a professional 1-stream recycling bin has a median price of €279 excl. VAT on the French market (44 offers from €37 to €1,199 excl. VAT, PoubelleTri Index, at least 30 L). Volume weighs heavily: median €196 excl. VAT at 30 to 60 L, €372 excl. VAT at 61 to 100 L. So does material: median €79 excl. VAT in plastic (7 offers), €332 excl. VAT in steel (33 offers). PPoubelleTri
The figures
| Segment | Offers | Median excl. VAT | Price range excl. VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
| All (≥ 30 L) | 44 | €279 | €37 – €1,199 |
| 30 to 60 L | 18 | €196 | €37 – €440 |
| 61 to 100 L | 18 | €372 | €79 – €604 |
| Plastic | 7 | €79 | €37 – €175 |
| Steel | 33 | €332 | €82 – €1,199 |
What a 1-stream bin is for
A 1-stream bin can be combined into an island: several modules in different colours are lined up to give 2, 3 or 4 streams. It is the modular solution, to compare with the price of a 3-stream station.
Method
Public prices recorded on 25 September 2026 from 9 French suppliers, base version, excluding options and delivery. See the full index.
Sources
Founder of PoubelleTri. Has designed and made recycling stations for businesses and local authorities since 2010: more than 16 years of B2B manufacturing experience.
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