What SUD RECYCLAGE does

SUD RECYCLAGE (legally ETABLISSEMENTS BALSALOBRE SUD RECYCLAGE) is a French regional B2B waste-management operator headquartered in Vailhauquès, in the Occitanie region near Montpellier, founded in 1989. The company provides non-hazardous industrial and commercial waste collection (DIB / DAE), skip rental, eight-flux sorting, and material recovery/valorization services, alongside GDPR-compliant confidential document destruction verified by Bureau Véritas. Its facility operates under ICPE environmental authorization, and the company holds LUCIE 26000 RSE certification obtained in 2020, with adherence to the Charte Relations Fournisseurs Responsables formalized in 2021.\n\nIts customer base spans more than 300 active B2B clients including TPE/PME, banking and insurance operators, and public-sector accounts such as the Préfecture, tourism sites, and local public services. The company runs a short-circuit (localized) collection model anchored on its Vailhauquès sorting site, expanded through a new depot brought online in September 2020 and a headquarters relocation in February 2021. The firm is a member of FEDEREC, the French federation of recycling enterprises, and is engaged with ARI (Association des Responsables Industriels), embedding it in sector lobbying and standards bodies.\n\nRevenue mechanics are driven by service fees on waste collection, skip rental contracts, and document-destruction engagements; the firm does not disclose financial figures publicly. The operating profile is that of a regional SME (11-50 staff) providing compliance-sensitive, multi-flux waste services to a diversified local clientele rather than a national-scale operator.

Name

SUD RECYCLAGE

Legal name

ETABLISSEMENTS BALSALOBRE SUD RECYCLAGE

Website

https://sudrecyclage.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SUD RECYCLAGE is a regional French B2B waste-management operator (Occitanie, founded 1989) providing non-hazardous waste collection, skip rental, eight-flux sorting, material recovery, and GDPR-compliant document destruction to 300+ clients across SMEs, banking/insurance, and the public sector.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Waste Management and Recycling Services

NAICS

Materials Recovery Facilities (56292)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

Recycling Transfer & Consolidation (Single-Stream, Dual-Stream, Source-Separated) (EUAIABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Confidential Document Destruction & Secure Recycling (Shredding) (IMAIAFAO), On-site Recycling Programs (Single-Stream, Source-Separated) (BPABALAB), Source-Separated Recycling (Paper/Plastics/Metals/Glass) Processing (IMAIAFAE)

Keywords

• Waste collection services
• Confidential document destruction
• Skip rental services
• Recycling and valorization
• Business waste management

Headquarters

HQ city

Vailhauquès

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Waste Collection and Transport Services: Collection and transport of non-hazardous business waste (DAE/DIB) from client sites using specialized vehicles and skip containers. Revenue generated through recurring service contracts and one-time collections based on volume and frequency.
2. Skip/Benne Rental: Rental of various sized skips (benes DAE/DIB) ranging from 6m³ to 30m³ for temporary or permanent placement at client sites. Includes options for secured locked skips for confidential materials.
3. Secure Document Destruction: Secure destruction of confidential documents including archives, HR files, client records with GDPR compliance. Service includes collection in secured containers, transport, destruction at licensed facility, and provision of destruction certificates.
4. Handling/Manutention Services: Manual handling service where Sud Recyclage teams fill skips on behalf of clients for bulky or difficult waste, performed safely by trained personnel.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SUD RECYCLAGE provides business waste collection (DAE/DIB), skip/container rental, and secure destruction of confidential documents for businesses in the Montpellier and Occitanie region. Services include on-site collection, transport to the company's ICPE-registered sorting center in Vailhauquès, manual 8-flux sorting, and waste valorization into secondary raw materials, with RGPD-compliant certificates of destruction for confidential paper. The company also offers handling (manutention) services where its staff fill skips on behalf of clients.

Product overview

Sud Recyclage is a waste collection and recycling company operating in Montpellier and the Occitanie region of France since 1989. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services for businesses including waste collection (DIB/DAE), skip rental, confidential document destruction, handling services, and waste valorization. The service portfolio centers on core waste management operations complemented by specialized offerings such as secure document destruction (providing RGPD-compliant certificates of destruction), tri 8 flux (8-stream mandatory source sorting), and materials recovery. The company operates a sorting center in Vailhauquès and emphasizes short-circuit collection, environmental compliance, and RSE commitments through its ISO 26000 Lucie label.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Collecte des déchets en entreprise (Business Waste Collection) Collection and management of non-hazardous business waste (DAE — formerly DIB) from businesses in the Montpellier metropolitan area and Occitanie region, including recyclable materials, paper, cardboard, plastics, metals, and other economic activity waste. Delivered via on-site collection at the client's chosen location and frequency, with transport to the Vailhauquès sorting center.
• Location de bennes DIB/DAE (Skip Rental) Rental of skips and containers for industrial/economic activity waste (DIB/DAE) in various sizes (6m³ to 30m³), available in open or closed versions, including secure locked options for confidential materials. Provided for permanent placement or temporary/one-time needs with collection when full.
• Destruction confidentielle de documents (Secure Document Destruction) Secure destruction of confidential documents and paper archives through shredding or laceration, compliant with RGPD/GDPR requirements, with a certificate of destruction provided. Documents are destroyed to DIN P6 security level (particles ≤ 10 mm²), and 100% of collected paper and cardboard is recycled.
• Manutention (Handling Service) Handling service where Sud Recyclage teams fill containers on behalf of clients with bulky or difficult waste, performed safely by trained personnel to ensure efficient collection operations.
• Tri 8 flux (8-Flux Source Sorting) Source sorting service for the 8 mandatory waste streams (paper/cardboard, plastic, metal, glass, wood, mineral fractions, plaster, and textile), ensuring regulatory compliance with the 8-flux decree and maximizing recycling rates.
• Valorisation des déchets (Waste Recovery and Valorization) Waste recovery and valorization services transforming collected materials into secondary raw materials through recycling, with processing at partner factories in Europe. Includes full traceability documentation and waste registers.
• Déchetterie documents confidentiels (Confidential Document Drop-off Facility) Specialized ICPE-registered facility for secure collection and destruction of confidential documents, compliant with RGPD, operating as an alternative to traditional waste centers with full traceability and certificates of destruction.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of collected paper, cardboard, and wood is recycled
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments1 record

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

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LUCIEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLUCIE is the certification organization that awarded Sud Recyclage the Label RSE Lucie 26000 after a rigorous evaluation process. The partnership provides Sud Recyclage with structured RSE framework support, tools aligned with ISO 26000, and access to a community of organizations committed to positive impact.
• Bureau VéritascoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBureau Véritas serves as the certification body for Sud Recyclage's LUCIE 26000 RSE label. The partnership provides independent verification and credibility for the company's sustainability claims.
• FEDEREC (Fédération Professionnelle des Entreprises du Recyclage)coreOthersProfessional federation representing 1,100 recycling companies in France. Sud Recyclage is a member, receiving industry updates, regulatory guidance, and network access. During COVID-19, FEDEREC communicated government announcements to members.
• ARI (Association des Recycleurs Indépendants)minorOthersAssociation of Independent Recyclers. Sud Recyclage displays the ARI logo on its website indicating membership, providing credibility within the independent recycling sector.
• BeTrue AgencyminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWebsite design and development agency. Responsible for website design, development, and maintenance. Also created promotional materials for Sud Recyclage's community events (e.g., cleanup operation posters).
• OVHminorOthersWeb hosting provider for sudrecyclage.fr website. OVH is a major French cloud and hosting company.
• Dragon's XIII Saint-Georges d'Orques Rugby ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerYouth rugby school sponsorship. Sud Recyclage supports team operations, events, and tournaments in exchange for logo visibility on team jerseys.
• Diables Rouges (Montpellier Rugby à XIII)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerHistoric rugby club founded 1953. Sud Recyclage sponsors the club to associate with core rugby values of respect, teamwork, engagement, courage, and sharing.
• Football Club VailhauquèsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal football club sponsorship. Several Sud Recyclage drivers are players on the team, making the partnership natural. Supports universal values of teamwork and fair play.
• Association Mécènes et Parrains d'AbeillesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNon-profit association working for bee and biodiversity preservation. Sud Recyclage contributes to conservation efforts, highlighting bees as symbols of teamwork and ecosystem interdependence.
• Tambourin Club LavéruneminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTambourin sports club created in 1984 with 60+ members ages 5-65. Partnership emphasizes cooperation, teamwork, and environmental awareness.
• Comité des Fêtes de VailhauquèsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal festival committee organizing annual village celebrations. Sud Recyclage provides financial support to help fund diverse cultural and educational events.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Pizzorno Environnement: French regional waste management group operating collection, sorting and valorization services in southern France. Comparable on B2B collection and MRF activities though headquartered and active further east.

Direct peers

• Paprec Group: French recycling major with paper/cardboard/plastics recovery and document destruction offerings (via subsidiary). Directly comparable on B2B materials recovery, with shared end-markets and regulatory regime; size differential distinguishes it as a scaled peer.
• Derichebourg (Environmental Services): French environmental services and recycling business with paper/board, metals and plastics recovery comparable to Sud Recyclage's multi-flux sorting. Operates at larger scale but similar regulatory exposure.
• Iron Mountain (Records & Information Management): Global records management and secure destruction provider with French operations; directly competes on confidential document destruction (shredding/certificates of destruction) for enterprise and government clients.
• Shred-it (Stericycle Information Destruction): Specialist secure document destruction brand (now Stericycle) operating across Europe including France. Directly comparable on shredded document disposal with certificate of destruction and GDPR-aligned processes.
• Séché Environnement: French-listed waste treatment and recycling group operating material recovery facilities and hazardous waste handling. Shares business model on B2B waste valorization and regulatory-driven service provision.

Broad incumbents

• Veolia Environnement (Onyx): Global environmental services leader with French waste collection, sorting and secure destruction arms (Onyx/Sarp). Comparable on full-service B2B waste and document destruction but operates at national/global scale.
• SUEZ (Suez Recyclage et Valorisation): French-headquartered water and waste major with significant recycling/MRF footprint in Occitanie and nationwide. Comparable on materials recovery and enterprise waste services; broader portfolio.

Emerging players

• Recylex S.A. French specialist recycler of lead, zinc, plastics and paper from industrial waste streams. Comparable on materials recovery output feeding European recyclers, though more industrial/upstream.
• ENVIE (Réseau ENVIE): Federation of French social-enterprise recycleries handling reuse, repair and recycling of electronics/white goods. Comparable on circular-economy positioning and 8-flux/multi-material recovery mission.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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