3CM

What 3CM does

3CM (Communauté de Communes de la Côtière à Montluel) is a French public intercommunal authority (Établissement Public de Coopération Intercommunale, EPCI) that coordinates public services across 9 communes (Balan, Béligneux, Bressolles, Dagneux, La Boisse, Montluel, Niévroz, Pizay, Sainte-Croix) in the Ain department, approximately 25 km north-east of Lyon. The organization serves a population of roughly 25,000 residents, 1,500 businesses, and 200+ merchants/artisans across a territory of approximately 6,800 hectares (55% agricultural land), employing 70 territorial staff and governed by 33 elected officials installed for a six-year term on April 9, 2026.

Its service portfolio is structured around essential public utilities — household waste collection and recycling, selective sorting, composting drop-off points, drinking water distribution (delegated to SOGEDO across 8 communes and SUEZ for Niévroz), and wastewater sanitation (delegated to SUEZ across all 9 communes from May 2026). Mobility services include the TICO bus network (25 stops), on-demand ALLO TICO transport, TICO Vélo long-term bike rental (via Écomouv), secure bike stations, two carpooling schemes (Karos-powered TICO Voit' and SYTRAL En Covoit' Lignes), and electric bike purchase subsidies (€300–€400). Administrative support is centralized through Maison France Services, a single-window hub providing access to 9 national partner agencies. Additional offerings include the NOV&CO business incubator, the Connect coworking space, the 3CM Rénov+ energy renovation program, social housing coordination across 1,559 units, the shared Lilô aquatic center (with CCMP), and environmental programs (Ecostellanes, Marathon de la biodiversité).

3CM is funded through local taxation (TEOM, Taxe d'Habitation, TF, TFB, CFE), delegated service fees, and transport subscriptions (TICO: €1 single, €8 carnet of 10, €16 monthly pass). It is not a commercial entity, has no shareholders or stock listing, and operates as a captive monopoly within its territorial boundaries. There are no AI/ML, software, or proprietary technology components; the underlying "platform" is administrative: a website (3cm.fr), the "3CM & Moi" mobile application, online service request forms, and contractual relationships with infrastructure operators (SOGEDO, SUEZ, Philibert Transport, ORGANOM/OVADE).

Name

3CM

Legal name

Communauté de Communes de la Côtière à Montluel

Website

https://3cm.fr

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

3CM (Communauté de Communes de la Côtière à Montluel) is a French intercommunal public authority coordinating public services across 9 communes near Lyon, serving 25,000 residents with waste management, water, sanitation, transport, and administrative assistance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Montluel

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Taxes locales (Taxe d'Habitation, TF, TFB): 3CM generates revenue primarily through local taxes including Taxe d'Habitation, Taxe Foncière sur les Properties Bâties (TFB), and CFE (Cotisation Foncière des Entreprises). These taxes fund public services including waste collection, water management, transportation, and economic development.
2. Service Fees (Redevances): Fees charged for specific services including water distribution, sanitation, déchèterie access, and transport subscriptions. Water and sanitation services are managed through delegated service providers SOGEDO and SUEZ.
3. TEOM (Taxe d'Enlèvement des Ordures Ménagères): Mandatory tax for waste collection and treatment services provided to residents and businesses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

3CM is a French public intercommunal authority (Établissement Public de Coopération Intercommunale) coordinating public services across 9 communes in the Ain department, serving 25,000 residents. Its core offerings span waste management (collection, recycling, composting), drinking water distribution, sanitation, public transportation (TICO bus, on-demand transit, bike rental, carpooling), administrative assistance via Maison France Services, economic development support (NOV&CO incubator, Connect coworking), and home energy renovation guidance.

Product overview

3CM (Communauté de Communes de la Côtière à Montluel) is a French intercommunal public authority serving 9 communes with approximately 25,000 residents. The organization operates as a multi-service platform providing citizen-facing public utilities and administrative services. Its core product portfolio centers on essential public infrastructure: waste management (collection, recycling, composting), drinking water supply, and sanitation services. Supporting these are mobility services including TICO bus/transport-on-demand, bike rental (TICO Vélo), secure bike stations, and carpooling solutions. Additional services include administrative assistance through Maison France Services, economic development support (NOV&CO incubator, coworking), home energy renovation assistance (3CM Rénov+), and recreational facilities like the Lilô aquatic center. Environmental education is delivered through the annual Ecostellanes program. Services are primarily funded through local taxation (TEOM) and service fees, with delegated service providers managing water (SOGEDO) and sanitation (SUEZ).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Maison France Services: Public service hub providing administrative assistance to citizens for various government services including RSA, taxes, permits, and more.
• TICO
• TICO Vélo
• TICO Voit'
• 3CM Rénov+
• Espace Aquatique Lilô
• Ecôstelannes
• NOV&CO
• Coworking Connect
• Ecôtière

Products and services

• Maison France Services Single-window administrative assistance service helping citizens with paperwork including RSA, housing allocations, driving licenses, vehicle registration, taxes, and online government services access through 9 national partner organizations.
• Waste Management Services (Gestion des déchets) Comprehensive household waste management including collection, selective sorting (yellow bins), glass recycling, composting support, and household hazardous waste disposal at the déchèterie.
• Drinking Water Supply (Eau potable) Drinking water production and distribution across 8 communes, delegated to SOGEDO, with Niévroz served by SUEZ. Includes subscription contracts and public connection requests.
• Sanitation Services (Assainissement) Wastewater collection, transport, and treatment services managed by SUEZ since May 2026, including collective sanitation network connections and non-collective system inspections (SPANC).
• TICO Transport Intercommunal transport service comprising TICO BUS (regular line connecting stations, employment zones, and town centers) and ALLO TICO (on-demand transport for rural areas), operating weekdays 6:30-20h.
• TICO Vélo (Long-term Bike Rental) Long-term electric and standard bike rental service (1-5 months) with accessories included, operated by Écomouv, offering classical, cargo, and adapted bikes with reduced rates for students, jobseekers, and retirees.
• Bike Stations (Stations Vélo 3CM) Secure bike parking stations in Montluel (Cap&Co), Niévroz (La Côte), and Béligneux (La Valbonne with VAE charging), available via €15/year subscription.
• Carpooling Solutions (Covoiturage) Two complementary carpooling services: En Covoit' Lignes (spontaneous rides on Line 7 to Lyon area) and TICO voit' with Karos app (planned trips to/from the 3CM territory).
• Electric Bike Purchase Subsidy (Aide VAE) Financial subsidy of €300 for standard e-bikes and €400 for cargo/handibikes for residents who work within 20km or use TER, available once per person since January 2023, cumulable with state ecological bonus and conversion premium.
• 3CM Rénov+ (Home Energy Renovation) Public service helping residents with energy renovation work to reduce consumption, providing guidance and support for home energy efficiency improvements.
• Espace Aquatique Lilô Aquatic center shared with CCMP in Saint-Maurice-de-Beynost offering swimming, aquafitness, fitness classes, sauna, hammam, and wellness services at reduced rates for 3CM residents.
• Business Support Services (Développement économique) Economic development support including business incubator NOV&CO, coworking space Connect in Montluel, local economy subsidies, and the Ecôtière economic newsletter.
• Social Housing Support Social housing management and allocation support with 1,559 social housing units across the territory, coordinated through CALEOL commission with 13 registered social landlords.
• Composting Services Organic waste composting solutions including individual composter subsidies (50% up to €40), communal composting sites, and compost drop-off points in Dagneux, La Boisse, Montluel, and La Valbonne.

Quantifiable outcome

• 552 kg average household waste generated per capita in 2022 (down from higher levels)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SUEZ Eau FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Sanitation delegation: SUEZ manages wastewater collection, transport, and treatment across all 9 communes since May 2026. Also handles Niévroz water supply. Located at Zone des 2B, Chemin du Derontet, 01360 Béligneux. Contact: 0 977 408 408
• SOGEDOcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2024Water service delegation: SOGEDO manages potable water distribution across 8 of 9 communes (Balan, Béligneux, Bressolles, Dagneux, La Boisse, Montluel, Pizay, Sainte-Croix) since July 2024. Located at 10 rue des Verchères, 01800 Meximieux. Contact: 04 74 61 02 14, [email protected]
• ORGANOMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntercommunal waste treatment syndicate comprising 9 intercommunalities in the Ain department. Manages OVADE bio-energy recovery plant in Viriat where 3CM's household waste is processed into compost and biogas.
• OVADEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBio-energy waste recovery facility operated by ORGANOM in Viriat. Processes 3CM's household waste through mechanical-biological treatment, methanization, and composting. Produces certified compost for agriculture and converts biogas to electricity and heat.
• Philibert TransportcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTransport operator managing TICO Bus regular service and ALLO TICO on-demand transport within 3CM territory. Operates 25 stops, Monday-Friday 6h30-20h. Reservation: 04 78 98 56 26 or via philibert-transport.fr
• KarosminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCarpooling platform powering TICO Voit' service for organized, planned carpooling from/to 3CM territory. Residents and workers can plan trips in advance through the Karos application.
• En Covoit' Lignes (SYTRAL Mobilités)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpontaneous carpooling service on line 7 connecting 3CM with Villeurbanne and East Lyon. Partnership with SYTRAL Mobilités enabling passengers to board at designated stops without reservation.
• ÉcomouvminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBike rental operator for TICO Vélo long-term bike rental service. Contact: 07 57 18 13 93, [email protected]. Provides classical, cargo, and adapted bikes for 1-5 month rentals with accessories included.
• SUEZ (Niévroz water)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWater service delegation for Niévroz commune only, managed by SUEZ through Thil-Niévroz intercommunal syndicate. Emergency: 0977 401 133 or 0977 401 130
• France Services network partnerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner9 national partners accessible through Maison France Services: Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Justice, Finances Publiques, Pôle emploi, Assurance Retraite, Assurance Maladie, CAF (Family Allowances), MSA (Agricultural Social Mutual), and La Poste. Agents can connect with correspondents within this network for complex citizen queries.
• Confluence Amendements (Anthon)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompost platform in Anthon (38) receiving food waste from 3CM's compost drop-off points. Produces certified organic compost used by local farmers.
• Communauté de communes de Miribel et du Plateau (CCMP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerShared management of L'Espace Aquatique Lilô in Saint-Maurice-de-Beynost. Both intercommunalities co-finance the facility and their residents benefit from preferential rates.
• Chambre d'Agriculture de l'AinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural chamber collaborating on water source protection initiatives, including rapeseed cultivation trials with ARVALIS Institut du végétal to reduce pesticide and fertilizer use near drinking water catchments.
• ARVALIS Institut du végétalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural research institute partnering on experiments testing associated crops with rapeseed to develop innovative phytosanitary and fertilization practices for territory farmers.
• Sols'TisseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal association operating La Recyclerie at Montluel déchèterie, recovering reusable objects for resale at low prices. Supports employment for people in professional integration difficulty. Open Tue/Sat 9h-12h, Fri 14h-17h30 at 752 chemin de la Plaine.
• ADEMEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench Environment and Energy Management Agency supporting composting and waste reduction initiatives through signage and educational materials for compost drop-off points.
• France Alzheimer (Ain)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit receiving 3€ per ton of recycled paper from 3CM's selective collection, supporting Alzheimer's patients and families.
• Ligue contre le cancer (Ain committee)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCancer prevention organization receiving 3€ per ton of recycled glass from 3CM's glass collection program.

Scale indicators7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ViennAgglo: Ain/Isère-area agglomération running delegated water, sanitation, waste, and mobility services across multiple communes — directly comparable intercommunal operating model and tax/fee revenue mix.
• Communauté de communes de la Dombes: Another communauté de communes in the Ain department with comparable rural-periurban scope, delivering the same portfolio of delegated water, sanitation, waste, and mobility services to its member communes. Most directly comparable EPCI peer given shared geography and population scale.
• Communauté de communes du Pays de Gex: Cross-border EPCI near Geneva offering waste, water, transport, and economic-development services through delegated operators, providing a useful comparison point on cross-jurisdiction service delivery and mobility partnerships.
• Communauté de communes de la Plaine de l'Ain: Larger Ain-department EPCI (multi-commune, tens of thousands of residents) running the same delegated public-service model for waste, water, and mobility, with industrial-park economic-development activities akin to NOV&CO.
• Communauté de communes Bugey Sud: Ain-department EPCI providing similar intercommunal services (waste, water, transport, economic development) across its communes. Directly comparable governance structure, tax-funding model, and delegated-operator approach.

Broad incumbents

• Métropole de Lyon: Far larger metropolitan EPCI operating delegated water, waste, and an extensive urban mobility network (TCL). Useful reference for what 3CM's mobility and utility stack could look like at scale, though the operational and fiscal context differs materially.
• Communauté d'agglomération de Bourg-en-Bresse: The principal urbain agglomération in the Ain department, operating a broader and more urbanized portfolio of delegated services (water, waste, mobility) but with the same EPCI legal structure and tax-funding model as 3CM.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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