What Chimirec does

Chimirec (legal parent: CHIMIREC DEVELOPPEMENT) is a privately-held French industrial waste management group headquartered in Dugny, France, founded in 1958 (per firmographic record; the oldest operating subsidiary, CHIMIREC NOREC, dates to 1968). Its operating perimeter spans hazardous industrial waste (Déchets Industriels Dangereux, DID) and non-hazardous waste, with services organized around four pillars: waste collection, sorting and regroupment, treatment and valorization (including Solid Recovery Fuel / CSR, Alternative Energy Fuel / CSE, used oil regeneration, coolant valorization, and plastic packaging treatment), and industrial cleaning via hydrocurage. The proprietary product set adds on-site storage/sorting solutions (UNI'VER), the all-in-one ROLLABSORB absorbent pack, and a waste-material validation process branded La Font'CHIMIREC. Distribution is anchored by a network of 22+ wholly-owned regional subsidiaries, each operating under its own APA/APC prefectoral authorization, with stated coverage of all French metropolitan departments plus Corsica.

The company sells to enterprise and SMB customers across approximately 40 sectors of activity and reports serving 48,200 clients in its 2023 Environmental Report. Primary verticals are automotive workshops (Auto/Moto/Carrosserie), industries (PME/PMI), construction (BTP), agriculture, printing, laboratories, surface treatment, maintenance, paints/adhesives/varnishes, textiles, agri-food, sanitation, government/military, and precision machining. GTM is enterprise field sales through regional commercial managers, complemented by a quote-request workflow on chimirec.fr, a customer portal (Espace client), and standardized subscription products: PACKS CHIMIREC for Auto/Moto workshops and Offre HELIUM for TPE/PME clients, both billed annually. Named reference customers include Siemens, EDF, Dalkia, Eiffage, Speedy, Carglass, Mobivia, Ford/Motorcar, Idex, Corepile, Réseau Socoda, and Tollens. Revenue streams combine service-based collection, managed treatment and valorization, professional services (hydrocurage), and hardware sales (DID containers and absorbent products).

Ownership is private and concentrated, with no disclosed external investment rounds; Stéphane DEBICKI is identified as Director and responsible for publication. The group holds a triple ISO 9001/14001/45001 certification (described in company materials as unique in the sector), supplemented by AFAQ QSE and MASE certifications at specific sites. Materials also reference international centres for hazardous industrial waste collection abroad, but geographic and financial detail on these operations is not present in the available source data.

Name

Chimirec

Legal name

CHIMIREC DEVELOPPEMENT

Website

https://chimirec.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Chimirec is a French privately-held industrial waste management group operating 22+ regional sites, serving 48,200 clients across 40 sectors with hazardous and non-hazardous waste collection, treatment, valorization, and industrial cleaning services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Waste Management Services

NAICS

Hazardous Waste Collection (562112), Waste Treatment and Disposal (5622), Solid Waste Collection (562111)

SIC

Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842)

akta.pro primary industry

Used Oil & Oily Waste Management (Collection, Re-refining, Disposal) (BPALAFAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Chemical Tank Cleaning, Decontamination & Turnaround Waste Services (BPALAHAH), Grease Trap, Used Cooking Oil & FOG Services (Collection & Recycling) (EUAIAGAK)

Keywords

• Hazardous waste management
• Used oil collection
• Industrial waste treatment
• Waste valorization services
• Industrial cleaning services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dugny

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices23 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Waste Collection Services: Collection of industrial hazardous waste (DID) and non-hazardous waste from businesses, workshops, and industrial sites across France
2. Waste Treatment and Valorization: Treatment, recycling, and energy recovery from collected waste materials including used oils, filters, batteries, and industrial solvents
3. Hydrocurage and Industrial Cleaning: Industrial cleaning services including hydrocurage (high-pressure water jetting) for installations and equipment
4. Container and Equipment Rental: Rental of containment solutions for dangerous goods including sealed bins for DID, 200-liter drums, and 600/900-liter containers

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Chimirec collects, sorts, treats, and valorizes hazardous and non-hazardous industrial waste across France, with leadership in used oil collection. The company operates a network of 22+ regional sites serving industrial clients (Siemens, EDF, Eiffage, Ford) and automotive workshops with services spanning global waste management, used oil collection, industrial cleaning (hydrocurage), supply of hazardous-waste containers, on-site waste management (UNI'VER), and full regulatory traceability via the BSD system. Packaged offerings include PACKS CHIMIREC (Auto, Moto, Carrosserie), the HELIUM subscription for SMEs, and the ROLLABSORB absorbent product.

Product overview

CHIMIREC operates as a comprehensive industrial waste management service provider, offering a platform-plus-services model for hazardous and non-hazardous waste collection, treatment, and valorization. The core offering includes La Gestion Globale des Déchets (Global Waste Management) encompassing diagnostic, selective sorting, collection, treatment, and valorization services. Supporting products include PACKS CHIMIREC (Auto/Moto/Carrosserie packages) for automotive workshops, the Offre HELIUM for SMEs, UNI'VER for on-site waste management, and ROLLABSORB absorbent packs. CHIMIREC specializes in used oil collection (claimed market leader), hydrocurage services, dangerous waste containers, and full traceability solutions. The company serves 48,200 clients across 40 activity sectors with operations at over 20 sites throughout France and internationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gestion globale des déchets (Global Waste Management) End-to-end service spanning collection, sorting, treatment, and valorization of hazardous and non-hazardous waste for industrial clients across France.
• Collecte des huiles usagées (Used Oil Collection) Collection and treatment of used industrial oils, an area where Chimirec holds the leadership position in France, served by its national site network.
• Hydrocurage (Industrial Cleaning) Industrial cleaning and unblocking services (hydrocurage) typically delivered alongside hazardous-waste collection contracts.
• Contenants pour déchets dangereux (Hazardous Waste Containers) Supply of containers designed for the safe storage and transport of hazardous waste, sold or supplied as part of waste management contracts.
• Traçabilité des déchets dangereux (Hazardous Waste Traceability) Regulatory traceability service for hazardous waste via the BSD (Bordereau de Suivi des Déchets) system, ensuring compliance with French and EU waste-tracking rules.
• PACKS CHIMIREC (Auto, Moto, Carrosserie) Packaged, subscription-style waste management offering designed for automotive workshops (cars, motorcycles, body shops), bundling collection of used oils and other workshop waste under a single contract.
• Offre HELIUM Subscription-based waste management offering targeted at small and medium enterprises that need a turnkey hazardous-waste solution without in-house expertise.
• UNI'VER On-site waste management solution in which Chimirec deploys and manages waste handling infrastructure directly at the client's site.
• ROLLABSORB Absorbent product pack used to contain and clean up liquid spills, particularly relevant for industrial and automotive customers handling oils and chemicals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves 48,200 clients across 40 sectors of activity
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers31 records

Segments14 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Corepile: French producer-responsibility organization for portable batteries; named Chimirec customer for collection logistics. Adjacent rather than competing—provides downstream battery volumes that Chimirec's network helps to consolidate.
• EcoDDS: French eco-organization managing household hazardous waste take-back under extended producer responsibility. Listed by Chimirec as a partner/customer; together they form the upstream channel through which HHW enters Chimirec's treatment network.

Direct peers

• Derichebourg Environment: French multi-service group with a dedicated Environment division focused on industrial waste collection, sorting, and recycling. Comparable to Chimirec on customer profile (industrial / automotive clients) and on-site services such as hydrocurage and tank cleaning.
• SARP Industries: Subsidiary of Veolia, SARP Industries is France's largest specialist in industrial hazardous waste collection and treatment. Directly comparable to Chimirec across used-oil, solvent, and chemical waste streams, with overlapping customers in automotive and manufacturing.
• Séché Environnement: Listed French group specializing in industrial and hazardous waste treatment and recovery, with broad service coverage including oil regeneration and circular-economy valorization. Comparable to Chimirec in scope of industrial waste services, though larger and publicly traded.

Emerging players

• Clean Harbors: North American leader in hazardous waste collection, treatment, and disposal with growing European footprint. Comparable in service mix (used oil, solvents, industrial cleaning, emergency response) but operating in a different regulatory regime.
• Stericycle: Global provider of regulated waste services including hazardous and pharmaceutical waste. Useful analog for Chimirec's bundled compliance, traceability, and recurring-collection model, though mostly absent from France.

Regional players

• Recylex: French specialist recycler of lead, batteries, and zinc/steel residues from industrial waste streams. Adjacent rather than directly competitive, but overlaps with Chimirec in waste valorization and in handling industrial residues for French manufacturers.

Broad incumbents

• Veolia (Recyclage & Déchets Spéciaux): Global environmental services giant with deep hazardous-waste treatment capability in France via SARP. Competes with Chimirec for large industrial waste contracts but offers a much wider portfolio (water, energy, municipal services) that Chimirec does not address.
• Suez (Degremont / Safege): French-listed environmental services group with industrial waste and recycling operations, historically including Used Oil regeneration and hazardous treatment. Overlaps with Chimirec in industrial customers but operates at vastly larger scale across water and waste.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries23 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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