Tripap
Tripap is a French worker cooperative (SCOP) in Vendée providing B2B waste management, rigid plastics sorting (27+ resin types), and reuse services through three subsidiaries to businesses, local authorities, and individuals in Pays de la Loire.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1995
- HeadquartersL'aiguillon-sur-vie, France
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Tripap does
Tripap (Tripapyrus Environnement) is a French worker cooperative (SCOP — Société Coopérative de Production) headquartered in L'Aiguillon-sur-Vie, Vendée, founded in 1995 to provide integrated waste management services to businesses, local authorities, and individuals across the Pays de la Loire region. The group operates through three wholly-owned subsidiaries: Tripap (core waste collection, sorting, and professional recycling center operations), Westplast (rigid plastics refining established 2019), and Recyc'La Vie (reuse ecocyclerie established 2016 in Soullans). With 44 employees, of which 27 are co-shareholders and one-third are on social insertion pathways (CDDi contracts), the company combines commercial waste services with a social insertion mission and ESUS (Entreprise Solidaire d'Utilité Sociale) certification since 2018.
The company's core technology is a manual rigid plastics sorting chain capable of separating 27+ resin types (PE, PP, ABS, PS, PVC white/gray, PEHD bottles, polycarbonate) using trained valorists employing sound identification and visual recognition. Downstream, subsidiary Westplast operates a refining unit at Givrand with calibration, washing, grinding, drying, and density flotation systems producing 12mm flakes in 1-ton Big Bags. The 22,000 m² professional recycling center in L'Aiguillon-sur-Vie handles 40+ waste flow types and achieves an 85% material valorization rate. Differentiated offerings include selective building dismantling (curage sélectif), free boat deconstruction via the APER partnership (covering boats 2.5–24m, ICPE 2712-3-b certified), free mobile home deconstruction via Eco Mobil-Home, and end-of-life window/door dismantling through the co-created Recyfe national network. The company holds ICPE environmental certifications (2714-1, 2712-3-a, 2712-3-b), ESUS approval, DEA preparation center approval (2023), and 60% of its truck fleet runs on Oleo 100 biofuel from supplier Saipol.
Revenue is generated through service fees for waste collection and sorting, bin/container rental (5–30 m³ on daily, monthly, or annual terms), baling press sale/rental, and trading of recovered materials, with regulatory documentation (certificates of valorization, 7-flow attestations, material balance sheets for RSE reporting) provided as value-added outputs. Distribution is regional and direct: on-site collection, customer drop-off at the professional recycling center, and regulated eco-organism channels. The customer base spans enterprise (Groupe Gendreau, Charpentier, La Mie Câline, Bureau Vallée, Voisin), government (collectivités), campgrounds/hospitality, and individuals, primarily SMEs in Vendée. The cooperative model combined with multiple eco-organism approvals forms the primary competitive foundation.
Tripap firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Tripap
- Legal name
- TRIPAP (Tripapyrus Environnement)
- Website
- https://tripap.fr
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1995
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Tripap is a French worker cooperative (SCOP) in Vendée providing B2B waste management, rigid plastics sorting (27+ resin types), and reuse services through three subsidiaries to businesses, local authorities, and individuals in Pays de la Loire.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Tripap industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Waste Management and Recycling Services
- NAICS
- Solid Waste Collection (562111), Materials Recovery Facilities (56292), Waste Collection (5621)
- SIC
- Refuse Systems (4953), Sanitary Services (4950), Hazardous Waste Management (4955)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Roll-off Dumpster Rental & On-site Container Services (BPALAJAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Recycling & E-Waste Collection/Hauling (HSAKALAJ), Debris Removal & Post-Unpack Cleanup (Box Haul-Away) (HSAKADAL), Donation Pickup & Reuse Hauling (HSAKALAI), Recycling, E-Waste & End-of-Life Takeback Programs (TLAAALAN), C&D Waste Collection, Hauling & Container Services (Roll-off/Dumpsters) (EUAIAHAA), C&D Waste Collection & Hauling (BPALAJAA)
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Where Tripap is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- L'aiguillon-sur-vie
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
Tripap business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Waste Collection and Management Services: Comprehensive waste management services for businesses including collection, sorting, and recycling. Revenue generated through service fees for waste collection, bin rental, and professional dumping ground access. Services include audit, diagnostic, and training on waste sorting practices.
- Bin and Container Rental: Rental of bins from 5m³ to 30m³ for occasional or recurring needs. Daily rental for small volumes, monthly or annual rental for permanent needs. Sale and rental of balers (80-500kg bales) also offered.
- Waste Trading and Valorization: Trading of sorted waste materials. Some materials can be purchased back from clients or processed at reduced cost. Certificates of valorization, material balance sheets for RSE reporting, and 7-flow attestations provided.
- Deconstruction Services: Building stripping, mobile home deconstruction, boat deconstruction, and window/door dismantling services. Some services (boat, mobile home deconstruction) are free for clients as they are covered by eco-organism fees (APER, Eco Mobil-Home).
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Bin rental starting from 5m³ |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Press rental and sale |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels4 records
Tripap product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Tripap provides integrated business waste management services including scheduled or on-call collection, a 22,000 m² professional recycling center, skip/container rental from 5 to 30 m³, and selective deconstruction of buildings, mobile homes, pleasure boats, and end-of-life windows. The group operates a rigid plastics sorting and refining platform (Tripap sorting center plus Westplast subsidiary) capable of separating 27+ resin types, and a reuse ecocyclerie (Recyc'La Vie) for second-life materials, all delivered under a worker cooperative (SCOP) model with social insertion pathways.
Product overview
Tripap is a cooperative group (SCOP) operating three subsidiaries across waste management, recovery, and reuse. The core offering consists of integrated waste management services for businesses including collection, professional recycling center operations, skip rental (5-30m³), selective stripping/deconstruction, and specialized deconstruction for mobile homes, pleasure boats, and end-of-life windows. The group manages waste sorting and massification with specialization in rigid plastics (27+ resin types), while the Westplast subsidiary handles plastic refining and Recyc'La Vie operates an ecocyclerie for material reuse. Additional services include waste material recovery/trading, consulting, and baler equipment rental. The company achieved 4M€ revenue in 2022 with 44 employees across its operations.
Differentiator
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Functional benefit
Products and services
- Waste Management Service (Gestion des déchets) Comprehensive waste management solution for businesses including diagnosis, training, container provision, and scheduled collection services adapted to seasonal business needs. Aimed at businesses, local authorities, and individuals needing waste compliance and RSE support.
- Professional Recycling Center (Déchetterie professionnelle) Professional waste collection facility spanning 22,000 m² at L'Aiguillon-sur-Vie, handling 40+ waste stream types with full traceability via double weighing and regulatory documentation. Open Monday-Friday 7:00-17:30. Available to businesses, local authorities, and individuals.
- Skip Hire (Location de bennes) Skip rental service offering 5 to 30 m³ containers for one-time or recurring needs, including monthly or yearly rentals and adapted solutions for construction sites with multiple waste streams. Aimed at businesses and individuals in Vendée.
- Selective Stripping and Deconstruction (Curage) Selective stripping of buildings before demolition, removing non-structural elements for source sorting to maximize recycling rates. Includes preservation-focused deconstruction (dépose préservante) that maintains material integrity for material library reuse. Aimed at artisans, project owners, and construction clients.
- Mobile Home Deconstruction (Déconstruction de mobil-home)
Quantifiable outcome
- 85% material valorization rate for processed waste
- +6 more outcomes
Companies that use Tripap
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Tripap technology and API
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API detail
- Has API
- No
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Feature3 records
Tripap partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- APER (Éco-organisme gestion bateaux de plaisance)coreAPER is the world's first eco-organism managing pleasure boat deconstruction. Tripap is an approved deconstruction center (ICPE 2712-3-b). The partnership enables free boat deconstruction services for boat owners, with APER covering administrative formalities (deregistration). 86 boats were deconstructed in 2022, 4x more than in 2020 when the program started.
- Eco Mobil-HomecoreEco Mobil-Home is the eco-organism for mobile home deconstruction. Tripap is an approved in-situ deconstruction center and deconstructor. The partnership enables free mobile home deconstruction for campgrounds and individuals, with 85% of waste diverted from landfill through selective dismantling.
- EcologicminorEcologic is an eco-organism for electrical equipment, sports equipment, and thermal DIY/garden articles. Tripap is an approved reuse partner for EEE (Equipements électriques et électroniques), ASL (articles de sport et de loisirs), and ABJ th (articles de bricolage et de jardinage thermiques).
- Recyfe (Réseau Fenêtres)coreRecyfe is a national network co-created by Tripap and other companies for window and door recycling. The network aims to: prevent window waste from landfill, reintroduce materials into the window supply chain, and create inclusive jobs. Tripap collects and dismantles end-of-life windows and doors for selective sorting and recycling.
- CentralplastcoreCentralplast is a network of four insertion companies (including Tripapyrus, Demain, Valo, Tri'Vallées) developing rigid plastics recycling through professional insertion. The network shares common tools (sales platform, reporting) and conducts R&D tests (100% recycled pallet boxes). Centralplast maximizes material valorization through local closed loops for plastic industries.
- RecyllianceminorNational network of companies specializing in business and municipal waste recycling. Members share solidarity and cooperation values, with common goal of green growth and circular economy. Tripap participates in this network as part of its circular economy strategy.
- RupturminorNon-profit organization inspired by Blue Economy, aiming to reinvent entrepreneurship and development. The movement seeks to achieve zero waste, no pollution, value creation, local/territorial thinking, and give young generations keys to alternative thinking.
- Fédération des Entreprises d'Insertion Pays de la LoirecoreRegional federation of insertion enterprises in Pays de la Loire. The federation represents members before public authorities, supports development, and shares experiences. 50 companies in the region are members. Tripap is represented by this federation and receives support in SCOP governance.
- SCOP de l'Ouest (Union régionale des Scop et Scic)coreRegional union of worker cooperatives for Brittany, Normandy, and Pays de la Loire. Provides support and accompaniment for Tripap's SCOP life, and advisors for specific questions. Tripap is a member since its SCOP constitution in 2014.
- WestplastcoreWholly-owned subsidiary created in 2019, dedicated to rigid plastics refining (PVC, PE, PP). Located in Givrand, 5km from headquarters. Operates calibration, sorting, washing, grinding, and drying systems producing 12mm flakes in 1-ton Big Bags. Conducts R&D on post-consumer rigid plastics recycling. Part of Tripap group of 3 entities.
- Recyc'La ViecoreSubsidiary created in 2016 (recyclerie opened 2017) in Soullans, 15km from headquarters. Develops circular economy actions, particularly reuse, in Northwest Vendée territory. 800m² covered area plus 400m² outdoor ecocyclerie. Approved as Entreprise d'Insertion and recognized ESUS. In 5 years: 1,050T reused, 170,000 products adopted in 2021, 11 jobs created (6 in insertion).
- Saipol (Oleo 100)minorProducer of Oleo 100 biofuel made from French rapeseed. 60% of Tripap's truck fleet runs on this biofuel, reducing CO2 emissions. Oleo 100 offers diesel-equivalent performance without modifying vehicle loading capacity or range.
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Tripap competitors and assessment
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Competitive moat5 records
Key highlights7 records
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Trust signalCompliance11 records
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Frequently asked questions about Tripap
What does Tripap do?
Tripap provides integrated business waste management services including scheduled or on-call collection, a 22,000 m² professional recycling center, skip/container rental from 5 to 30 m³, and selective deconstruction of buildings, mobile homes, pleasure boats, and end-of-life windows. The group operates a rigid plastics sorting and refining platform (Tripap sorting center plus Westplast subsidiary) capable of separating 27+ resin types, and a reuse ecocyclerie (Recyc'La Vie) for second-life materials, all delivered under a worker cooperative (SCOP) model with social insertion pathways.
Is Tripap a public or private company?
Tripap is a private company. It is classified as management employee owned and is currently operating.
When was Tripap founded?
Tripap was founded in 1995. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Tripap based?
Tripap is headquartered in L'aiguillon-sur-vie, France, in the Europe region.
How does Tripap make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Waste Collection and Management Services are the primary driver. The others are bin and Container Rental, waste Trading and Valorization and deconstruction Services.
Does Tripap have an API?
No public API is recorded for Tripap.
What industry is Tripap in?
Tripap's product category is Waste Management and Recycling Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPALAJAJ, Roll-off Dumpster Rental & On-site Container Services, with a secondary code of HSAKALAJ, Recycling & E-Waste Collection/Hauling. Its NAICS code is 562111 and its SIC code is 4953.