Syndicat Mixed Intercommunal Union for Collection and Valorization

What Syndicat Mixed Intercommunal Union for Collection and Valorization does

Smicval (Syndicat Mixte Intercommunal de Collecte et de Valorisation) is a French public intercommunal syndicate founded in 1995 and headquartered in Saint-Denis-de-Pile, Gironde. It holds a statutory mandate to collect and treat household and similar waste across 137 communes spanning nearly 2,000 km² and serving more than 215,000 inhabitants. The organization operates a network of 7 Pôles Recyclage (recycling centers accepting 20+ waste streams), door-to-door collection under the N'éo Smicval model, Points d'Apport Collectif for 24/7 drop-off, composting platforms, transfer centers, and an expanding portfolio of Smicval Market reuse centers (the first opened in Vayres in 2017, with Terres d'Estuaire launched in 2025 and two further sites planned for 2027).

The service portfolio extends beyond conventional waste management into circular-economy offerings: Comptoir Répar' free repair shops staffed by trained RéparActeur agents, ASQA-certified compost and broyat sales, cloth diaper and reusable menstrual product lending and subsidy programs, eco-gardening training, and an extensive Services+ suite of 50% subsidies capped at fixed amounts for equipment such as mulching kits, wood chippers, and chicken coops. Digital touchpoints include the Smicval et Vous mobile app (iOS and Android), the Mon Espace Smicval citizen portal, and the Calendrier de Collecte scheduling tool. Professional customers are served through the Proactiv by Smicval B2B unit.

Smicval's revenue model combines a recurring property-based tax (Taxe d'Enlèvement des Ordures Ménagères, TEOM) levied on households and businesses within member communes, usage-based Redevance Spéciale fees for professional waste, transaction-based material sales and eco-organism support under Extended Producer Responsibility schemes (13% of annual revenue), and unit-priced compost and broyat sales. Governance rests with 49 elected delegates from 9 intercommunal communities; strategic direction is set by the IMPACT 2020-2030 Zero Waste / Zero Gaspillage strategy built on the 5R principle (Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rot). Triple QSE certification (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001) has been held since 2018, and Smicval holds equity in the jointly controlled SPL Trigironde vehicle for waste transport and treatment.

Name

Syndicat Mixed Intercommunal Union for Collection and Valorization

Legal name

Syndicat Mixte Intercommunal de Collecte et de Valorisation

Website

https://smicval.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Smicval is a French public intercommunal syndicate founded in 1995 that holds the statutory mandate to collect and treat household waste across 137 communes in Gironde, serving over 215,000 residents through Pôles Recyclage, door-to-door collection, Smicval Market reuse centers, repair services, and compost sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-denis-de-pile

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Taxe d'Enlèvement des Ordures Ménagères (TEOM): Property-based tax on waste collection levied on households and businesses within member communes
2. Redevance Spéciale (Special Fees): Fees charged to professionals and businesses for waste collection and treatment services beyond standard household levels
3. Material Sales and Eco-organism Support: Revenue from selling recyclable materials to processing facilities; also receives financial support from eco-organisms under Extended Producer Responsibility schemes. Together represents 13% of annual revenue.
4. Compost and Organic Materials Sales: Sale of certified compost products to residents and professionals; also offers broyat (wood chip) and wood energy products

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Smicval is a French public intercommunal union providing household and similar waste collection, sorting, recycling, composting, and reuse services across 137 communes in the Gironde region. It operates Pôles Recyclage (recycling centers), Smicval Market reuse facilities, door-to-door collection, and Points d'Apport Collectif, supported by financial aid programs, repair services, and professional waste management offerings.

Product overview

Smicval (Syndicat Mixte Intercommunal de Collecte et de Valorisation) is a French public intercommunal union providing waste management services across 137+ communes in the Libournais and Haute Gironde region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine. The organization operates a multi-channel service portfolio combining physical infrastructure (Pôles Recyclage and Smicval Market reuse centers), enhanced door-to-door collection (Néo Smicval model), and digital platforms (Smicval et Vous mobile app, Mon Espace online portal, and Calendrier de Collecte). Beyond core waste collection and recycling, the portfolio includes specialized services such as the Comptoir Répar repair shop, Compost sales (ASQA certified), cloth diaper lending programs, garden training, and the Proactiv professional waste service. Planned expansions include new Smicval Market facilities in Terres d'Estuaire (opened 2025), Libournais, and Blayais. Financial support programs incentivize residents to adopt composting, mulching, reusable products, and hedgerow management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Smicval Market: A reverse supermarket concept where residents can give objects they no longer need and take what they want for free, promoting reuse and recycling
• Néo Smicval
• Proactiv by Smicval
• Comptoir Répar'
• Services+

Products and services

• Néo Smicval Modernized public waste collection service model combining door-to-door collection (yellow bin for packaging, brown bin for household waste) with Points d'Apport Collectif and food waste collection, accessible 24/7 via access card. Designed for residents of member communes.
• Pôles Recyclage (Recycling Centers) Network of recycling centers accepting approximately 20+ recycling streams including glass, paper, cardboard, metals, wood, furniture, electrical and electronic waste, construction debris, hazardous waste, and textiles. Staffed by valorist agents who guide visitors. Access via subscription card.
• Smicval Market Reverse supermarket where residents can freely give objects they no longer need and take items they require at no cost. Promotes reuse, exchange, and waste prevention. Operated across multiple locations.
• Proactiv by Smicval Professional waste management service offering collection, treatment, and specialized services for businesses, artisans, merchants, administrations, and municipalities. Includes door-to-door and collective drop-off collection options, special pricing for card access, and the 'Mon Commerçant s'Engage' program.
• Comptoir Répar' Free repair service for small electrical and electronic appliances operated by trained RéparActeur agents. Located at Smicval Market facilities, by appointment.
• Compost Sales Sale of ASQA-certified composts usable in Organic Agriculture. Includes mixed compost (vegetables and biodéchets, 10mm screened) and 100% plant compost (20mm screened). Available at recycling poles and environment poles for residents and professionals.
• Soutiens Financiers (Financial Support Programs) Suite of financial aids for residents including mulching kit subsidies (50% up to €80), vegetation shredding rental (50% up to €100), wood chipper purchases (25-50% up to €150-200), hedge replanting (50% up to €525), chicken coops (50% up to €75), composting equipment (50% up to €75), reusable feminine protection (50% up to €30), and cloth diapers (up to €150).
• Cloth Diaper (Couches Lavables) Program Free 8-week trial loans of reusable diapers (15 diapers + 20 inserts), free workshops, personalized phone exchanges, group video sessions, maternity workshops at Libourne hospital, plus purchase and rental subsidies.
• Garden Training (Formations Jardin) Eco-gardening training courses covering grass and leaf management, composting, and hedge planting and maintenance, lasting approximately 3 hours at associative gardens across the territory.
• Smicval Market Terres d'Estuaire €4.2 million reuse facility in Reignac combining Smicval Market, Comptoir Répar, sensitization space, and boutique on 10,000 m² of land including 1,200 m² of buildings. Developed in collaboration with Communauté de Communes de l'Estuaire.
• Smicval et Vous Mobile App Mobile application available on Google Play and the App Store providing collection schedules, access to personal user accounts, recycling center appointment booking, access card QR code, and nearest recycling center locator with directions.
• Mon Espace Smicval Online citizen portal enabling residents to access their accounts, schedule appointments at recycling centers, manage collection equipment requests, and apply for financial support programs.
• Smicval Market du Blayais

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduction of buried waste by ~40% in target areas
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 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, secondary and minor.

• SPL TrigirondecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Public limited company established for waste transfer, transport and treatment of recyclables. Smicval holds equity stake and has mutual service agreements including 'in house' and 'in house inversée' conventions enabling cross-billing of transport and treatment services.
• Nouvel'RcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Association supporting circular economy projects on North-East Gironde territory (Libournais, Saint-Emilionnais, Haute Gironde). Founded by Smicval to connect businesses and associations in circular economy development, creating local jobs and reducing resource waste.
• Les Alternatives de Lilly (Stéphanie)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner expert in reusable diaper and menstrual product alternatives. Provides free demonstrations, workshops, personalized phone consultations, and group video sessions to encourage adoption of reusable hygiene products.
• L'Atelier 9 (Association Régie Urbaine - ARU)secondaryImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSocial economy textile workshop in Angoulême producing reusable diaper kits (15 layers + 20 inserts). Made from Oeko-tex Class 1 certified bamboo and PUL materials. Employees in insertion program.
• Adapei 33 Entreprise (Braud et Saint Louis)secondaryImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSocial economy laundry service maintaining reusable diapers between loans. RABC certified (risk analysis and bio-contamination control) with regular bacteriological testing.
• STVEminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerService provider for delivery and spreading of compost, broyat, and wood energy products for professional customers.
• Communauté de Communes de l'Estuaire (CCE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development of Smicval Market Terres d'Estuaire project (~€4.2M) combining Smicval Market, Comptoir Répar, awareness space, and boutique on 10,000 m² site with 1,200 m² buildings. Mutualized spaces reduce costs and improve user experience.
• Communauté de Communes de BlayeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for new Smicval Market du Blayais project (estimated €3.2M) on 5,000 m² site. Blaye provides land in economic activity zone; Smicval provides financing and service design.
• Démocratie OuvertesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for citizen innovation experiment 'Territoire 0 déchet/100% Citoyen' involving citizens in waste reduction strategy design.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SMD3 (Syndicat Mixte Départemental des Déchets de la Dordogne): Another French intercommunal waste management syndicate operating across a similar departmental territory. Directly comparable governance model (elected delegates, public service mandate) and service portfolio (collection, recycling, treatment), and is already referenced as a treatment partner for Smicval's residual packaging streams.
• TRIFYL: Public waste management syndicate covering parts of Tarn, Aveyron and surrounding areas in southwestern France. Closely comparable public-sector structure, recycling-center network, and composting operations; provides a useful peer benchmark for unit economics and EPR-funded program economics.
• SYDED du Lot: French intercommunal syndicat in the Lot département providing household waste collection, recycling centers and treatment. Shares Smicval's rural territory profile, multi-commune governance, and evolving transition toward prevention / reuse programs.
• SMICTOM d'Alsace: Intercommunal waste management syndicat operating in Alsace with a comparable service mix of door-to-door collection, recycling centers, and increasingly reuse / repair services. Useful direct peer for benchmarking operational scale and EPR revenue share.
• Covaled (Collectivité de Corse — déchets): Corsican public waste authority responsible for waste treatment and recovery. Comparable public mandate and treatment/recovery focus, though operating at island scale; relevant for benchmarking how public waste entities evolve toward circular-economy service portfolios.

Broad incumbents

• Veolia Environnement: Global waste management incumbent with extensive French operations across collection, recycling, composting and energy-from-waste. Comparable only in service portfolio; competes for outsourced contracts but cannot replicate Smicval's in-territory monopoly mandate.
• SUEZ (Waste & Recycling): Major French and global waste management operator covering collection, sorting, recycling and treatment. Provides a useful comparison for industrial-scale unit economics and EPR program sophistication, though it operates as a private-sector incumbent outside Smicval's monopoly zone.
• Séché Environnement: French-listed waste management group specialized in treatment, recovery and hazardous waste. Relevant peer for treatment-side capabilities and circular-economy services that complement the upstream collection function Smicval performs.
• Paprec Group: Leading French recycling and recovery group managing materials recovery facilities (MRFs) nationwide. Directly comparable on the recycling/sorting side of Smicval's operations and on resale of recovered materials.
• Derichebourg: French environmental services group active in recycling, waste collection and urban services. Comparable on multi-stream recycling channel management, though operating as a private-sector operator rather than a public monopoly.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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