Short answer
In September 2026, a professional 3-stream sorting station has a median price of €979 excl. VAT on the French market (from €379 to €4,781 excl. VAT, 21 offers recorded by the PoubelleTri Index). The price depends mainly on volume per stream, material (plastic, steel, stainless steel, wood) and indoor or outdoor use. At PoubelleTri, a direct manufacturer, 3-stream stations range from €550 to €4,000 excl. VAT. PPoubelleTri
The market
The PoubelleTri Index recorded 21 public-price offers for 3-stream stations of at least 30 L per stream from the main French suppliers: median €979 excl. VAT, from €379 to €4,781 excl. VAT. See the index and its method.
At PoubelleTri
Our 3-stream stations: from €550 excl. VAT (OSLO), median €1,390 excl. VAT, up to €4,000 excl. VAT for covered outdoor models in steel and wood. Direct manufacturer, no distributor margin.
What drives the price
- The volume: more litres per stream, a higher price; the gap varies significantly from one model to another.
- The material: stainless steel and wood cost more than painted steel.
- Usage: an outdoor station (lids, ground fixing, solid wood) costs more than an office station.
The version-by-version details are in our price data.
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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