What VALDELIA does

VALDELIA is a French government-approved eco-organization (éco-organisme agréé) that operates Extended Producer Responsibility (REP) systems for two regulated waste streams: Déchets d'Éléments d'Ameublement (DEA, professional furniture waste) since 2012, and Produits et Matériaux de Construction du Bâtiment (PMCB, construction products and materials waste) since 2022. Headquartered in Labège and structured as a SAS, Valdelia was founded in 2012 by 13 furniture industry manufacturers in response to the Grenelle 2 environmental regulations. The organization serves four principal stakeholder groups: metteurs sur le marché (manufacturers, distributors, and importers) who transfer their EPR obligations through eco-contributions; professional waste holders (companies and public bodies generating furniture or construction waste); local authorities managing déchèteries; and Social and Solidarity Economy (ESS) structures engaged in reuse and upcycling. As of 2023, Valdelia had collected approximately 66,600 tonnes of professional furniture, recycled 46,500 tonnes, and reused 3,500 tonnes, while avoiding an estimated 19,600 tonnes of CO2-equivalent emissions.

Valdelia's operational backbone is LEO (Logiciel d'Éco-Organisation), a proprietary information system that tracks each step of a product's end-of-life journey — collection, reception, sorting, treatment, recycled-material preparation, and disposal — and generates regulatory documentation including waste tracking slips, weighbridge tickets, and treatment attestations. LEO aggregates over a decade of operational data across hundreds of vetted partner operators, supporting downloadable compliance attestations, eco-contribution declarations, and SYDEREP registry registration. Service delivery is distributed through a hybrid network comprising more than 340 municipal déchèteries, Points d'Apport Volontaire, Centres de Massification Volontaire, on-site container deployment (with a 72-hour maximum collection response), and the LEO self-service digital platform at leo.valdelia.org. Valdelia contracts 250+ ESS structures for reuse operations, deploys 11 technical advisors across all French territories including DROM-COM, and invests nearly €2 million per year in R&D, training, and innovation for second-life materials.

Revenue is generated entirely through eco-contributions paid by metteurs sur le marché, calculated per product by category, weight, and primary material (wood, metal, plastic, etc.), and maintained below 2% of sale price for the vast majority of products. The 2026 barème introduced targeted adjustments for products composed of 95%+ metal, school seating and tables, box springs, and acoustic booths. Valdelia is governed by President Arnaud Humbert-Droz and has grown its scope from DEA into PMCB, textile decoration items (2022), and overseas territory operations, including a €6.4M multi-stream waste evacuation program at Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon co-financed 50% by ADEME. Complementary programs include Mikrö (small-volume bulky waste collection), the e-reemploi.eco donation platform (jointly with Ecologic), Le Booster du Mobilier Circulaire, L'Art et la Matiere, and L'Accélérateur du Bâtiment Circulaire et Durable.

Name

VALDELIA

Legal name

VALDELIA SAS

Website

https://valdelia.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

French government-approved eco-organization managing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for professional furniture (DEA) and construction materials (PMCB), providing traceable collection, reuse, and recycling services to manufacturers, professional waste holders, local authorities, and ESS structures across France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Waste Management Services

NAICS

Waste Management and Remediation Services (562), Administrative and Support Services (561), Business Support Services (5614)

akta.pro primary industry

Circularity Consulting & Program Management (EPR, Design-for-Circularity, LCA) (EUAIANAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Reuse & Resale / Recommerce Operations (EUAIANAC), Asset Recovery, Surplus & Decommissioning Services (EUAIANAD), Circular Economy & Sustainable Products (Reuse, Repair, Upcycling) (BPAGALAF)

Keywords

• Extended producer responsibility
• Waste management services
• Furniture recycling solutions
• Construction waste management
• Circular economy compliance

Headquarters

HQ city

Labège

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Eco-contribution (Éco-contribution / Éco-participation): Eco-contribution fees paid by metteurs sur le marché (manufacturers, distributors, importers) placing furniture and building materials on the market. The eco-contribution is calculated per product based on category, weight, and primary material (wood, metal, plastic, etc.), and must be passed through transparently to end customers. It funds collection, treatment, reuse, recycling operations, communication, and R&D. Valdelia is a non-profit eco-organisme governed by the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework under French environmental law.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

VALDELIA is a French government-approved eco-organization that operates under the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework to manage end-of-life professional furniture (Déchets d'Éléments d'Ameublement - DEA) and construction products and materials (Produits et Matériaux de Construction du Bâtiment - PMCB). The company provides collection, treatment, reuse, and recycling services for professional waste holders, supported by its proprietary LEO information system that ensures complete traceability from collection through final outlet. Revenue is generated through eco-contributions paid by manufacturers, distributors, and importers placing furniture and building materials on the French market.

Product overview

VALDELIA is a multi-channel eco-organization operating two main REP (Extended Producer Responsibility) systems: DEA (Déchets d'Éléments d'Ameublement - furniture waste) and PMCB (Produits et Matériaux de Construction du Bâtiment - construction materials waste). Its core offering centers on LEO, a proprietary information system providing complete traceability from collection through treatment and recovery. The company delivers integrated collection and treatment services, eco-contribution management, and customized circular economy support. Valdelia also operates complementary programs including Mikrô (small-volume bulky waste collection), the e-reemploi.eco donation platform (partnership with Ecologic), and awareness initiatives such as the 'Secondes Vies' podcast. Dedicated programs like Le Booster du Mobilier, L'Art & la Matière, and L'Accélérateur du Bâtiment Circulaire et Durable support ecosystem development through training, R&D, and business support for reuse, upcycling, and circular furniture solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• mikro: A complementary service for collecting small volumes of waste and bulky items from professionals, accessible via mikro-service.fr
• LEO
• Secondes Vies
• Il était une seconde fois

Products and services

• LEO Information System Proprietary information system that centralizes, secures, and exploits data from collection and treatment operations. Tracks every step of product journeys from collection to final outlets, provides real-time monitoring, and generates compliance documentation including waste tracking slips, weighbridge tickets, and acceptance certificates for waste sector actors.
• Collection and Treatment Services End-to-end collection and treatment services for end-of-life furniture, products, and materials from construction sites across all French territory including DROM-COM, with a maximum 72-hour response time for on-site collection organization. Includes voluntary drop-off points (PAV), municipal déchèteries, on-site container deployment, and direct drop-off at treatment centers.
• DEA (Professional Furniture Waste) Management Management service for Déchets d'Éléments d'Ameublement (furniture element waste) from professional sources including offices, accommodation, retail, and public spaces. Operates under agrémént from French Ministry of Ecological Transition (renewed 2024-2029), covering collection, reuse, and recycling of professional furniture waste.
• PMCB (Construction Materials Waste) Management Management service for Produits et Matériaux de Construction du Bâtiment (construction products and materials waste) covering demolition, renovation, and construction waste streams including minerals, sanitary equipment, wood, plaster, plastic, and glass materials. Operates under agrémént valid through 31 December 2027.
• Mikrö Service Complementary solution for collecting small volumes of bulky waste and miscellaneous items from professionals. Provides decluttering with handling, traceability, orientation to appropriate channels, and flux optimization. Accessible via mikro-service.fr.
• Eco-contribution Management Service Management of eco-contribution payments from market putters (metteurs sur le marché), calculated per product category, weight, and predominant material (wood, metal, plastic). Includes quarterly declaration support through SYDEREP national registry and Unique Identifier (IDU) registration for members.
• Customized Circular Economy Support Tailor-made support services developing circular economy projects with stakeholders, including training, consulting for repair services, eco-design guidance, and business model evolution to extend product lifespan. Targeted at professional waste holders and ESS structures.
• Environmental Impact Assessment (ACV/LCA) Environmental performance evaluation using Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) methodology per ISO 14040 and 14044 standards, measuring climate change contribution, fine particle emissions, mineral resource depletion, fossil resource depletion, and air acidification.
• Booster du Mobilier Circulaire Program Support program co-developed with Les Canaux, helping French companies develop and commercialize furniture produced from reused materials as part of the Booster du Mobilier Circulaire initiative. Three furniture pieces from the program were incorporated into the permanent collection of the Mobilier national.
• L'Art & la Matiere Upcycling Program Upcycling accompaniment program for social and solidarity economy (ESS) structures, in partnership with Atelier d'éco Solidaire and Ameublement Français. Provides 4 weeks of in-house immersion and creative technique training in wood, with artisanal know-how transmission.

Quantifiable outcome

• In 2023, collected ~66,600 tonnes of professional furniture; recycled ~46,500 tonnes; reused ~3,500 tonnes — avoiding 19,600 tonnes CO2 eq emissions and saving 290 TJ of fossil energy.
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EcologiccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 October 2025Valdelia and Ecologic partnered to integrate furniture elements into the e-reemploi.eco donation platform initially launched by Ecologic in 2024. The platform connects professionals donating usable equipment with local ESS reuse actors. Valdelia committed to increasing reuse percentages under its 2024-2029 agréement, and this partnership extends reach across furniture and EEE/ASL/ABJ product categories. Co-developed by two eco-organismes to accelerate reuse across France.
• Alcome, Batribox, Citeo, Cyclamed, Cyclevia, Ecosystem, TyvalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 June 2025Eight eco-organisms collectively mobilized for waste management cooperation at Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, including joint seminars and coordinated waste evacuation operations since 2023. Additional financial and operational partners include Batribox, Tyval, Recycler Mon Véhicule, and individual systems Stellantis, Ford, Groupe Renault, Nissan, Hyundai, Toyota, Honda, Mazda, Volkswagen Group, Suzuki, Kia, Land Rover, Isuzu.
• Pavillon CirculairecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 24 March 2025Valdelia became official partner of Pavillon Circulaire at Workspace Expo 2026, a collective of 15 French circular furniture brands committed to eco-design, reuse, and local production. The partnership reinforces Valdelia's role as facilitator between manufacturers and circular economy actors. Previously supported the 'We Up' collective in 2025.
• Les CanauxcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 March 2024Les Canaux co-developed the Booster du Mobilier Circulaire program with Valdelia, supporting French companies developing and commercializing furniture made from reused materials. Three furniture pieces from the program were incorporated into the permanent collection of the Mobilier national — a first in French heritage history.
• ATELIER D'éco SOLIDAIREcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 February 2023Co-developed the 'L'Art et la Matière' program — an upcycling accompaniment initiative for ESS structures. ATELIER D'éco SOLIDAIRE (Bordeaux) provides 4 weeks of in-house immersion, creative technique training in wood, and artisanal know-how transmission. Two editions selected 6+6 ESS structures. Program includes Ameublement français as additional partner providing design and manufacturing expertise.
• Ameublement françaiscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 February 2023Furniture industry federation partnering with Valdelia and ATELIER D'éco SOLIDAIRE on the L'Art et la Matière upcycling program, providing design expertise, manufacturing knowledge, and commercialization guidance to ESS upcycling structures.
• Les CanauxcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2022Les Canaux (association d'intérêt général supporting social and circular economy) partnered with Valdelia and SUEZ to create the Accélérateur du Bâtiment Circulaire et Durable in September 2022. Les Canaux brings its expertise in supporting social economy enterprises and has trained 5,000 enterprises, 7,000 professionals, and engaged 300,000+ citizens. The 16-month accelerator accompanied 13 companies developing circular construction solutions, launching 180 actions with ~50% success rate.
• SUEZcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2022SUEZ partnered with Valdelia and Les Canaux to launch the Accélérateur du Bâtiment Circulaire et Durable, bringing expertise in waste and water management. The program supported 13 circular economy startups and enterprises in the construction sector over 16 months.
• Mairie de ParisminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 October 2019City of Paris partnered with Les Canaux and Valdelia to transform former newspaper kiosks into neighborhood shops using circular economy principles. Valdelia supported with €48,000 in financing and helped identify reused materials. Two structures (Initiatives solidaires and Studio Pourquoi Pas + Atelier Remake) fitted 3 kiosks using 450 kg metal and 1,600 kg wood from reuse.
• Groupe Ares (France)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial integration enterprise partnering with Manutan collectivités and Valdelia to transform office desk tops into designer tables, from project development through to product commercialization.
• Groupe Accor / Hôtel GreetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccor's Greet brand partnered with Valdelia to equip hotels with second-life professional furniture across France (Beaune, Marseille, Lyon, Paris, St-Witz, Rennes, Bourges, St-Germain-en-Laye). Valdelia contributes expertise, logistics, and network connections to Adherent manufacturers, distributors, and second-life furniture suppliers (ressourceries, solidarity workshops).
• DARTMOUTH METALS (Halifax, Canada)minorOthersMetal recycling partner receiving exported end-of-life vehicles from Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon for treatment and recycling in Halifax, Canada.
• C&D Recycling (Halifax, Canada)minorOthersTire recycling partner receiving exported tires from Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon for treatment in Halifax, Canada.
• ECOBAT (France)minorOthersBattery recycling partner receiving exported batteries from Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon for treatment in mainland France.
• NeolineminorOthersMaritime freight company specializing in cargo sailing transport, used for battery exports from Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon to mainland France.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• PV Cycle / Soren: French approved eco-organism (now Soren) for photovoltaic panel waste. Same EPR agréé model, same barème-based eco-contribution, and analogous digital traceability and take-back operations as Valdelia.
• Corepile: French approved eco-organism for industrial and EV batteries. Operates the same EPR framework, eco-contribution collection, and traceability-on-platform structure as Valdelia, and is part of the same Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon coalition.
• Ecomaison: French approved eco-organism for household furniture, DIY, and textile waste. Comparable regulatory model and eco-contribution mechanics to Valdelia, although focused on household rather than professional waste streams — Valdelia operates the parallel professional furniture (DEA) channel.
• Ecosystem: French approved eco-organism for waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). Shares Valdelia's structure: eco-contribution funding, ministerial agrément, traceability platform, and partnerships with distributors and recyclers.
• Alcome: French EPR eco-organism for cigarette butts. Part of the same eight-eco-organism coalition mobilized for Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon waste operations and operates the same fundamental agréé/barème model as Valdelia.
• Citeo: French EPR pioneer for household and commercial packaging waste. Operates the same agréé eco-organism model as Valdelia, with barème-based eco-contributions, member platforms, and partnerships with local authorities and waste holders.
• Ecologic: French approved eco-organism managing EEE, ASL, and ABJ waste streams. Closest direct peer to Valdelia: both operate under EPR agréments, collect eco-contributions, run proprietary information systems, and now co-develop the e-reemploi.eco donation platform.
• Cyclamed: French EPR eco-organism for unused pharmaceuticals. Another éco-organisme agréé in the same regulatory framework, with the same member declarations, eco-contribution mechanics, and ADEME coordination.

Broad incumbents

• Suez: Global waste management, water, and recycling incumbent. A direct partner of Valdelia via the Accélérateur du Bâtiment Circulaire et Durable, and a broader operator across waste streams that overlap with Valdelia's collection and treatment network.
• Veolia: Global environmental services and waste management leader. Competes with Valdelia indirectly through downstream treatment and recycling capacity, and through its own EPR-adjacent services for producers and local authorities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCBZpBoHPYKpgGBPsW1VBc6Q
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/valdelia
• Xx.com/valdeliapro

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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