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Gable Business Finance specialises in arranging asset finance for screens and shredders used across the
UK waste management and recycling sector. Screens and shredders are foundational processing machines,
forming the core of most modern recycling, recovery, and energy-from-waste operations.
Screens separate materials by size to create consistent output streams, while shredders reduce volume
and prepare waste for further processing, recycling, or energy recovery. Together, they enable waste
businesses to transform mixed, bulky, or contaminated material into usable, saleable, and compliant
outputs.
Asset finance allows recycling businesses to acquire screens and shredders without placing strain on
cash flow or working capital. Gable Business Finance can arrange funding for:
This flexibility is critical in the waste sector, where equipment is frequently upgraded, relocated,
refurbished, or purchased privately as facilities evolve.
Screens and shredders perform complementary roles within recycling systems. Shredders reduce material
to a manageable size, while screens classify that material into defined fractions suitable for
downstream processing or sale.
In many facilities, shredding is the first major processing stage. Mixed waste, bulky items, wood,
plastics, commercial waste, or C&D material is shredded to reduce volume, liberate materials, and
create a more uniform feedstock.
Screening then separates this shredded material by size. Fine fractions may be diverted for composting
or recovery, mid-sized fractions may be sent to further separation, and oversized material may be
recirculated for additional shredding.
Together, these machines:
UK SMEs operating waste transfer stations, MRFs, C&D recycling plants, wood recycling facilities, and
commercial waste operations rely heavily on screens and shredders to process mixed and bulky waste
streams efficiently.
For SMEs, these machines often represent the transition from basic waste handling to advanced material
processing. Installing shredding and screening capability allows businesses to extract more value from
waste, reduce disposal costs, and access higher-margin markets.
Without screens and shredders, SMEs may be forced to export waste off-site for processing, losing
control over quality, cost, and turnaround time. Asset finance allows these businesses to bring
processing in-house without diverting capital from operations.
The adoption of screens and shredders across the UK has accelerated as waste streams become more
complex and regulatory pressures increase. Mixed waste must now be processed to higher standards
before disposal, recycling, or energy recovery.
Construction and demolition waste volumes have risen sharply, requiring robust shredding and screening
systems to process concrete, wood, plastics, and metals efficiently. At the same time, RDF and SRF
markets have expanded, increasing demand for controlled particle size and calorific value.
As landfill costs rise and sustainability targets tighten, screens and shredders are no longer viewed
as optional upgrades — they are essential infrastructure, frequently funded through asset finance.
Rotating drum screens used to separate material by size. Common in composting, C&D recycling, and
municipal waste processing.
High-capacity screens that use vibration to classify material. Widely used for aggregates, C&D waste,
and industrial recycling.
Designed for sticky or difficult materials, enabling effective separation of fine fractions.
Tracked or wheeled screens used on temporary or multi-site operations.
Used for controlled size reduction of plastics, wood, and commercial waste.
High-torque machines for bulky and difficult materials such as mattresses, pallets, and mixed waste.
Used where precise particle size control is required, often in RDF and SRF production.
Used in C&D recycling and wood waste operations for flexible, on-site processing.
Screens and shredders represent significant capital investments. Asset finance allows businesses to
spread the cost while generating immediate operational and commercial benefits.
Hire purchase is commonly used where the equipment will form a permanent part of the processing
infrastructure. Ownership transfers at the end of the agreement.
A finance lease offers flexibility for businesses that upgrade or reconfigure processing lines
regularly.
Operating leases may suit project-based operations or rapidly evolving waste streams.
Existing screens and shredders owned outright can be refinanced to release capital for expansion.
Used screens and shredders are widely purchased across the waste and recycling sector. These machines
are built for heavy-duty use and often remain productive for many years with proper maintenance.
Gable Business Finance specialises in arranging finance for used equipment where many lenders impose
age or supplier restrictions. We can arrange funding for:
This allows businesses to select equipment based on throughput, condition, and value rather than
finance limitations, often achieving faster ROI.
Yes. Used machines of any age can be financed, subject to condition and suitability.
Yes. Complete processing lines can often be funded under a single agreement.
Yes. Finance can be arranged for private sales as well as dealer supply.
Yes. Mobile screens and shredders are widely accepted as financeable assets.
A regional waste transfer station financed a dual-shaft shredder and trommel screen to reduce bulky
commercial waste volume, cutting landfill costs by over 40% and improving site throughput.
A construction and demolition recycler financed a mobile shredder and vibratory screen to process
mixed rubble on-site, producing graded aggregates for resale.
A wood recycler financed a single-shaft shredder and fines screen to produce biomass-grade material,
opening new energy recovery contracts.
An RDF producer financed a four-shaft shredder and precision screen to meet strict particle size
requirements for export markets.
A contractor operating an MRF financed upgraded screening equipment to reduce contamination penalties
and improve material quality.
A start-up recycler financed refurbished screening and shredding equipment, preserving cash while
establishing processing capability.
A national recycling group financed multiple used screens and shredders across sites under a
structured agreement aligned with cash flow.
An industrial waste processor refinanced existing shredders to release capital for facility expansion.
A city-based recycler financed low-noise shredding and screening equipment to comply with planning
restrictions while maintaining throughput.
A specialist processor financed bespoke screening and shredding equipment to handle niche waste
streams requiring precise size control.
Screens and shredders are essential processing machines that enable waste businesses to reduce volume,
improve material quality, and unlock higher-value recycling and recovery routes.
Asset finance allows businesses to invest in screens and shredders without compromising cash flow. By
arranging finance for any screen or shredder, of any age, whether new or used, and whether
supplied by a dealer or purchased privately, Gable Business Finance supports efficient,
scalable, and profitable waste and recycling operations across the UK.
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