Finance static and portable waste compactors from £8,000 to £100,000, to cut skip collection frequency and costs. HP, lease, or refinance
Yes, waste compactors 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 £8,000 to £100,000, 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
£8k – £100k
Approval Speed
24–48 hours
Fewer collections from day one
Rates From
4.9% APR
Your estimate
Indicative only. Not a quote and not an offer of finance.
Pre-filled with a typical waste compactor price. Indicative only, not a quote.
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On a purchase price of £30,000: a 10% deposit of £3,000, then 48 monthly payments of £633 at 5.9% APR representative (fixed). Total amount payable £33,384, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bramidan Static Compactor (5m³) | £18,000 – £25,000 | Static Waste Compactor |
| Riko Static Compactor (10m³) | £28,000 – £38,000 | Static Waste Compactor |
| Portable Compactor with Bin Lift | £22,000 – £33,000 | Portable Waste Compactor |
| Large Industrial Static Compactor (20m³) | £45,000 – £65,000 | Industrial Waste Compactor |
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Waste compactors generally qualify 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.
The typical buyer is a retailer, distribution centre, manufacturer or hospitality group generating enough general waste that skip collection frequency, and the associated haulage charges, are a meaningful and recurring cost. A static compactor reduces the volume of waste, meaning fewer collections are needed for the same amount of material, and the resulting reduction in collection charges is the main financial case for the equipment, alongside the operational benefit of a tidier, more secure waste area than an open skip. Whether the collection cost saving comfortably covers the finance repayment depends on your current waste volume and collection contract terms, so it's worth asking your waste management provider to model this specifically for your site before committing.
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