Spread the cost of a vertical or compact waste baler from £2,500 to £30,000 with flexible finance options. HP, lease, or refinance
Yes, waste balers are financed as a standard asset purchase, usually on hire purchase or a lease, with the machine itself acting as the security. UK prices typically run £2,500 to £30,000, and most deals are written over 12–84 months with a deposit of around 10–20%. Decisions typically take 24–48 hours. Used machines are financeable too, usually with a shorter term.
Typical Cost
£3k – £30k
Approval Speed
24–48 hours
Common bay space requirement for loading access
Rates From
5.0% APR
Your estimate
Indicative only. Not a quote and not an offer of finance.
Pre-filled with a typical waste baler price. Indicative only, not a quote.
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For UK limited companies with 3+ months’ trading and monthly revenue.
On a purchase price of £12,000: a 10% deposit of £1,200, then 48 monthly payments of £253 at 5.9% APR representative (fixed). Total amount payable £13,344, including the deposit. The rate you are offered depends on your business and the asset.
Guide prices for sizing a finance agreement, not quotes. Manufacturers in this market mostly price on application, so where a current UK list price could not be confirmed the row describes a specification class rather than naming a model. Your supplier quote is what the agreement is written against.
| Machine or specification | Guide price | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Compact Vertical Waste Baler | £2,500 – £6,000 | Mini Vertical Baler |
| Riverside Compact Waste Baler | £6,500 – £13,000 | Standard Vertical Baler |
| Riverside Mill-Size Baler | £14,000 – £28,000 | Small Horizontal Baler |
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A waste baler generally qualifies as plant and machinery for capital allowances, so a business can typically set some or all of the cost against taxable profits through the Annual Investment Allowance or other first-year reliefs, subject to your total qualifying spend for the year. Confirm current treatment with your accountant before finalising the finance structure.
Retailers, warehouses and light industrial units generating mixed general waste and cardboard are the main buyers of this entry-level segment, sitting below the larger recycling balers many single-material recycling operations use. A vertical baler compresses material in an upright chamber and suits lower daily volumes and tighter floor space, while a horizontal baler handles higher throughput continuously but needs more room. Bale weight, size and strapping affect what a waste contractor will collect and how it is classified, so it is worth checking your contractor's requirements before choosing a baler. Replacement is generally driven by ram and hydraulic wear, and by volumes outgrowing a mini baler as a site's waste stream grows.
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Check Eligibility →For UK limited companies with at least 3 months’ trading and monthly revenue.