European Recycling Platform

What European Recycling Platform does

European Recycling Platform (ERP) is a Paris-headquartered, privately-held Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) founded in 2002 by Hewlett-Packard, Electrolux, Sony, and Procter & Gamble as the first multi-country solution for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) compliance under the EU WEEE Directive. ERP operates as the EPR compliance arm of the Landbell Group, running nearly 40 PROs across 20+ countries in Europe, Asia, and the Americas with 450+ employees from 30+ nationalities. The company manages EPR obligations for producers (manufacturers, importers, retailers, and distance sellers) across four core waste streams — Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), batteries, packaging, and textiles — and reports cumulative recycling of over 5 million tonnes of waste electricals since founding.

The platform combines regulatory compliance administration, takeback and reverse-logistics operations, and reporting infrastructure delivered through the PROdex member portal and the Click & Comply online compliance service. Supporting modules address specialised regulatory frameworks (PPWR, Plastic Packaging Tax), customer segments (marketplace sellers, solar industry), and waste streams (vapes, e-cigarettes). Delivery relies on contracts with local authorities across European geographies for collection infrastructure, certified recycling facilities for treatment, and direct B2B sales into enterprise customers.

ERP generates revenue primarily through recurring EPR compliance fees and volume-based managed services for takeback and waste treatment, acting as the registered PRO on behalf of producers with financial contributions tied to products placed on the market. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is structured around volumes and country-specific regulatory obligations. Customer concentration is low, with over 20,000 producer customers served globally, and the business is anchored by founding enterprise relationships and a diversified mid-market producer base. The CEO is Umberto Raiteri.

Name

European Recycling Platform

Legal name

ERP SAS

Website

https://erp-recycling.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

European Recycling Platform is a pan-European Producer Responsibility Organisation, founded in 2002 by HP, Electrolux, Sony, and P&G, providing multi-country Extended Producer Responsibility compliance and takeback services for WEEE, batteries, packaging, and textiles to over 20,000 producers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Compliance Services

NAICS

Waste Management and Remediation Services (562), Waste Collection (56211), Hazardous Waste Collection (562112), Remediation and Other Waste Management Services (5629)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950), Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

Consumer E-waste Collection & Take-Back Programs (EUAIAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Certified Compliance & Reporting Services (R2/e-Stewards, Audit, ESG) (BPALAIAL), Packaging Recovery & Closed-Loop Programs (Take-Back, Deposit-Return, EPR Support) (IMALAMAF), Universal Waste Management (Batteries, Lamps, Mercury-Containing) (BPALAHAL)

Keywords

• Extended producer responsibility
• WEEE compliance services
• Producer responsibility organisation
• Electronic waste recycling
• Packaging compliance solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. EPR compliance fees: Fees charged to producers for managing their Extended Producer Responsibility obligations, including registration, reporting, and compliance administration across WEEE, batteries, packaging, and textiles
2. Takeback and waste treatment services: Collection and recycling services for waste electrical equipment, batteries, packaging materials, and textiles. Revenue based on volumes managed.
3. PRO (Producer Responsibility Organisation) services: Acting as the registered PRO to manage EPR compliance on behalf of producers, including financial contributions based on volumes of products placed on the market

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

European Recycling Platform provides Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) compliance services that enable producers of electrical equipment, batteries, packaging, and textiles to meet regulatory obligations across multiple countries. Services span registration, reporting, financial contributions, takeback collection, and recycling treatment, delivered through nearly 40 Producer Responsibility Organisations and supported by the PROdex member portal.

Product overview

European Recycling Platform (ERP) operates as a multi-country Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) compliance platform offering Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) services across four core waste streams: WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment), Batteries, Packaging, and Textiles EPR. The platform provides a unified portfolio of compliance solutions including registration and reporting services (via Click & Comply), takeback and collection services, regulatory information tracking (EPR Regulatory Info Services), and global solutions spanning nearly 40 countries. Supporting modules include PPWR compliance, marketplace seller compliance, data services, plastic packaging tax support, and member services. The offering is delivered through a member portal (PROdex) and supported by published position papers on regulatory policy. ERP was founded in 2002 by Hewlett-Packard, Electrolux, Sony, and Procter & Gamble as the first multi-country EPR compliance solution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Green Alley Award: Europe's first startup prize for the circular economy, created by Landbell Group in 2014 to promote sustainable startups and circular economy innovations.

Products and services

• WEEE EPR (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Extended Producer Responsibility compliance service for waste electrical and electronic equipment, enabling producers to meet recycling obligations under the WEEE Directive across multiple countries.
• Batteries EPR Extended Producer Responsibility compliance service for batteries, helping producers manage obligations under battery regulations including collection, recycling, and reporting requirements.
• Packaging EPR Extended Producer Responsibility compliance service for packaging waste, supporting producers with registration, reporting, and financial contributions for packaging recycling across EU member states.
• Textiles EPR Extended Producer Responsibility compliance service for textiles under the revised Waste Framework Directive, supporting brands and manufacturers with registration, reporting, collection, and processing compliance for textile waste management.
• PPWR (Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation) Compliance Compliance support service for the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, helping producers navigate new requirements under this regulation.
• Click & Comply Online compliance portal enabling producers to manage their EPR obligations, register, submit reports, and track compliance status across multiple waste streams and countries.
• Marketplace Sellers Compliance Compliance service addressing EPR obligations for online marketplace sellers, helping distance sellers meet regulatory requirements for waste electrical equipment, batteries, and packaging.
• EPR Regulatory Info Services Regulatory tracking and information service providing updates on EPR legislation and compliance requirements worldwide, helping companies stay informed about regulatory developments across different jurisdictions.
• Solar Industry Solutions Specialized EPR compliance service for the photovoltaic/solar industry, supporting solar panel producers with end-of-life recycling and regulatory obligations.
• Takeback Services Collection and treatment services for waste electrical equipment and batteries, providing one-off or routine collection solutions for producers meeting their takeback obligations.
• Global EPR Solutions International EPR compliance service enabling producers to manage obligations across multiple countries through a network of nearly 40 Producer Responsibility Organisations globally.
• EPR for Textiles (UK) UK-specific Extended Producer Responsibility service for textiles, preparing fashion brands and retailers for anticipated UK legislation, with support for manufacturers, importers, and retailers.
• Data Services Data management and reporting services supporting producers with accurate tracking and submission of production, sales, and end-of-life textile management data for EPR compliance.
• Plastic Packaging Tax Compliance UK-specific service helping producers understand and comply with the Plastic Packaging Tax requirements, supporting compliance with the UK's revenue-raising measure on plastic packaging.
• PROdex Member Portal Online member portal (prodex.erp-recycling.org) providing ERP members with access to extranet services for managing compliance obligations, submitting data, and tracking recycling activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 5 million tonnes of waste electricals recycled since founding
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Landbell GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company providing global environmental and chemical compliance solutions. Landbell Group established Landbell Group in 1995 and operates 32 producer compliance schemes worldwide. ERP is the EPR compliance arm of the Landbell Group family.
• Hewlett-Packard (founder)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the four founding companies of ERP in 2002 as response to the WEEE Directive
• Electrolux (founder)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the four founding companies of ERP in 2002 as response to the WEEE Directive
• Sony (founder)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the four founding companies of ERP in 2002 as response to the WEEE Directive
• Procter & Gamble (founder)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the four founding companies of ERP in 2002 as response to the WEEE Directive
• Local Authorities (European network)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSecuring contracts with local authorities across Europe to collect and treat tonnes of waste and meet compliance requirements
• Certified Recycling FacilitiescoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified recycling facilities that apply innovative recycling technology for WEEE, batteries, packaging and textiles processing
• Euratex PRO ForumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerERP Poland participates in leading industry bodies such as the PRO Forum by Euratex for textiles EPR
• Coyne ResearchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner conducting surveys on behalf of ERP Ireland regarding invisible WEEE awareness

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• RENE AG: German PRO providing take-back and recycling services for WEEE, batteries, and packaging in Germany — directly comparable PRO services competing with ERP's German operations.
• Duales System Deutschland (Der Grüne Punkt): Germany's leading packaging PRO operating the Green Dot system — directly comparable PRO business model to ERP's packaging EPR stream, competing for multinational producer mandates in the German market.
• take-e-back: German PRO specializing in WEEE and battery compliance services for producers and retailers — comparable specialist PRO model competing with ERP in the German market.
• Wecycle: Dutch PRO responsible for WEEE and battery collection and recycling in the Netherlands — directly comparable single-country PRO model to ERP's per-country PRO operations, competing in the Benelux market.
• El-Kretsen: Swedish PRO managing WEEE, batteries, and packaging EPR compliance for producers in Sweden — comparable single-country PRO model competing with ERP's Swedish operations.
• Eco-Systèmes: French WEEE PRO responsible for household WEEE collection and recycling in France — directly comparable PRO business model to ERP's WEEE stream, competing in the French market for producer mandates.
• Stena Recycling: Sweden-based recycling and environmental services company operating across Northern Europe with collection, treatment, and PRO services for multiple waste streams including WEEE, batteries, and packaging — directly comparable multi-country PRO/operator model to ERP.

Broad incumbents

• Remondis: One of Europe's largest privately-held recycling and waste management groups with operations across the continent providing collection, treatment, and PRO services — broader portfolio than ERP but overlapping in WEEE, batteries, and packaging compliance.
• Veolia Environmental Services: Global environmental services giant with substantial waste management, recycling, and EPR compliance operations across Europe including WEEE and hazardous waste collection — much larger incumbent overlapping with ERP's downstream recycling and PRO services.
• Suez Recycling and Recovery: Major European environmental services company providing waste collection, recycling, and circular economy solutions across municipal, industrial, and hazardous waste streams — overlapping with ERP's e-waste and packaging collection activities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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