SYNDICAT MIXTE DU POINT FORT

What SYNDICAT MIXTE DU POINT FORT does

Syndicat Mixte du Point Fort, operating under the brand Point Fort Environnement, is a French public mixed syndicate (Établissement public syndicat mixte) responsible for household waste management across the Centre Manche territory in Normandy. It is owned and funded by five member collectivités — CA Saint-Lô Agglo, CC Villedieu Intercom, CC Côte Ouest Centre Manche, CC Baie du Cotentin, and CC Coutances Mer et Bocage — with CC Baie du Cotentin set to join for its full territory from January 2026. The syndicate's core asset is a regional network of 11 déchèteries (household waste recycling centers) supplemented by 180+ glass and packaging drop-off points, accepting green waste, construction debris, bulky items, electrical equipment, plaster, toys, textiles, and other streams. Operational scale in 2024 included 13,871 tonnes of green waste collected (131 kg/habitant), down from 16,335 tonnes in 2023 (154 kg/habitant) as prevention programs took hold.

The business model combines public-sector funding with hybrid service revenue. Member collectivités contribute under a cost-allocation formula; the syndicate runs the Pass Déchèterie access system, which grants each household 18 annual passages per year (reset January 1) via QR code or card, while professionals access facilities under separate fee schedules. Extended-producer-responsibility contracts with eco-organisms — CITEO (packaging/paper), Ecologic (sports/leisure), Ecomaison (household objects/toys/DIY), ecosystem (WEEE), and COREPILE (batteries) — provide offsetting revenue and channel materials into reuse, recycling, or energy recovery. A reuse ecosystem includes partnerships with Tri Tout Solidaire, Fil et Terre, Saint-Gobain (plaster loop), and IPE Environnement (mobile shredding). Resident-facing add-ons include financial aid for garden shredders and mulching kits (75% reimbursement up to €50/€20), branch-chipping operations, compost distribution, and the Bonus Réparation repair subsidy.

Strategic positioning emphasizes waste prevention and valorization: the syndicate co-authored the Programme Local de Prévention des Déchets Ménagers et Assimilés (PLPDMA) 2024-2029 with its members, runs educational programs (landfill visits, school animations, anti-receipt campaigns), and operates entirely as a regulated public monopoly with no private competitors in its territory. No AI/ML or proprietary technology is evidenced; operations rely on conventional collection infrastructure, eco-organism coordination, and a lightweight digital access-control layer for the Pass Déchèterie.

Name

SYNDICAT MIXTE DU POINT FORT

Legal name

Syndicat Mixte du Point Fort

Website

https://pointfortenvironnement.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Syndicat Mixte du Point Fort (Point Fort Environnement) is a French public mixed syndicate that manages household waste and recycling for five member communautés de communes across the Centre Manche territory, operating 11 déchèteries, 180+ drop-off points, and prevention programs funded by member contributions and eco-organism contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Waste Management Services

NAICS

Solid Waste Collection (562111), Waste Collection (56211), Hazardous Waste Collection (562112), Waste Management and Remediation Services (562)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Sanitary Services (4950), Hazardous Waste Management (4955)

akta.pro primary industry

Solid Waste & Recycling Services Administration (BPAIACAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Recycling Transfer & Consolidation (Single-Stream, Dual-Stream, Source-Separated) (EUAIABAC), On-site Waste Collection & Segregation (Front-of-House/Back-of-House) (BPABALAA), Special Waste Transfer (Tires, Mattresses, Appliances) (BPALABAG)

Keywords

• Waste management services
• Household recycling centers
• Green waste processing
• Municipal waste sorting
• Public waste collection

Headquarters

HQ city

Cavigny

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Déchèterie access fees: The organization operates a Pass Déchèterie system granting households 18 passages per year to access its network of 11 déchèteries. Professional users pay separate access fees.
2. Public funding from member municipalities: The organization receives contributions from its 5 member collectives: CA Saint-Lô Agglo, CC Villedieu Intercom, CC Côte Ouest Centre Manche, CC Baie du Cotentin, and CC Coutances Mer et Bocage, based on a cost allocation formula.
3. Eco-organism contracts: Partnerships with eco-organisms such as CITEO, Ecologic, Ecomaison, ecosystem, and COREPILE for packaging, electronics, furniture, and toy recycling programs.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Point Fort Environnement operates a public waste management service for residents of the Centre Manche region in Normandy, France, through a network of 11 déchèteries (household waste recycling centers). The core offering centers on the Pass Déchèterie access system granting each household 18 annual passages to dispose of household waste, recyclables, green waste, construction materials, and bulky items. Supporting services include selective sorting for packaging/paper/glass, specialized collection streams (plaster, electrical equipment, toys, textiles), green waste shredding and mulching, compost distribution, and financial aid programs for home composting equipment.

Product overview

Point Fort Environnement operates as a unified waste management service offering through a network of 11 déchèteries (waste collection centers). The core offering centers on the Pass Déchèterie access system, which manages household access to waste facilities with 18 annual passages per family. Services include selective sorting and recycling for packaging, paper, glass, and other materials; specialized collection programs for green waste, plaster, toys, textiles, windows, and electrical equipment; seasonal branch chipping operations; and educational landfill visits. Financial assistance programs support residents with garden shredder and mulching purchases. The organization partners with eco-organizations including Ecologic, Ecomaison, ecosystem, and Tri-Tout Solidaire for extended producer responsibility schemes.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pass Déchèterie A digital access card/QR code system granting each household 18 passages per year (reset January 1st) to access the network of 11 déchèteries. Presented to site guardians for entry.
• Déchèteries Network A network of 11 household waste recycling centers accepting household waste, green waste, construction materials, electrical equipment, furniture, toys, textiles, plaster, and more, with varying operating schedules and seasonal hour changes.
• Selective Sorting and Recycling Services Collection and recycling of packaging, paper, glass, and other recyclable materials from households, supported by 180+ drop-off points across the territory.
• Aides Financières Broyage et Mulching Financial assistance program offering reimbursement of 75% for purchasing or renting garden shredders (up to €50) and mulching kits for lawnmowers (up to €20-50).
• Plaster Waste Collection Collection service for plaster waste (plaques de plâtre) at three déchèteries (Saint-Lô, Carentan-les-Marais, Condé-sur-Vire), with materials recycled into new plaster products via Saint-Gobain.
• Objets de la Maison Collection Collection of toys, games, decoration textiles, DIY articles, and garden articles for reuse and recycling through eco-organization Ecomaison.
• Branches Chipping Operations Seasonal operations offering free branch chipping services at déchèteries, transforming branches into usable wood chips for gardening (mulching/composting).
• Bonus Réparation Repair subsidy program offering discounts on repairs for electrical appliances, textiles, shoes, and sports equipment through partnered repair shops.
• Centre d'Enfouissement Visits Educational site visits to the household waste landfill installation in Saint-Fromond, allowing residents to understand waste processing and recycling.
• Compost Distribution Distribution of compost produced from green waste collected at déchèteries for use in gardening.
• Laisse Parler Ton Cœur (Used Toys Collection) Annual collection campaign for used toys in partnership with Tri-Tout Solidaire, Ecomaison, and ecosystem, diverting items from landfills for reuse or recycling.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 50% of collected tonnages at déchèteries are green waste, enabling significant volume reduction through mulching/broyage programs
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EcologiccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEco-organism partner for sports and leisure articles collection. Organizes ephemeral collections of sporting goods and recreational equipment at selected déchèteries (Saint-Lô, Condé-sur-Vire, Carentan, Villedieu). Collected items are sent for recycling, energy recovery, or elimination.
• Tri Tout SolidairecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal social economy partner based in Saint-Lô. Reuse partner for toys, furniture, and other household objects. Equipment in good condition is redirected to reuse channels, supporting local social and solidarity economy.
• EcomaisoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEco-organism for household objects, toys, DIY articles, and garden equipment. Collects items from déchèteries to be recycled or valorized energetically, diverting tonnages from landfill.
• ecosystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEco-organism for electrical and electronic equipment waste (WEEE). Handles collection and recycling of electronic toys and devices that cannot be reused.
• CITEOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEco-organism for packaging and paper recycling. Contract partner for extended producer responsibility programs covering household packaging, printed papers, and graphic papers.
• IPE EnvironnementminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerService provider for green waste shredding operations at déchèteries. Provides mobile shredding equipment and operators for branch shredding events.
• Fil et TerreminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAssociation that processes window frames and frames collected from déchèteries. Located in Blosville. Dismantles and recovers materials: glass, aluminum, scrap metal, PVC, and wood for recycling.
• COREPILEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEco-organism for battery and accumulator recycling. Partnership through avenant contract for collection and proper disposal.
• D'éco LiberiminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerService provider that animates DIY workshops using wallpaper scraps and other materials for waste reduction events.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Paprec Group: Paprec is a leading French recycling group handling paper, plastics, metals, and complex waste streams. Comparable to Point Fort in serving as a downstream recycler for materials collected at municipal déchèteries, with similar partnerships with eco-organisms like CITEO.
• Derichebourg Environnement: Derichebourg's environmental division provides waste collection, sorting, and recycling services to municipalities and businesses in France. Comparable to Point Fort in operating déchèteries and serving municipal contracts, though as a private operator with broader industrial clientele.
• Veolia Environnement: Veolia is the largest waste management operator in France, providing collection, recycling, and treatment services to municipalities and industrials. Comparable to Point Fort as it operates déchèteries and municipal recycling contracts at national scale, though its portfolio spans many sectors beyond waste.
• SUEZ Recycling and Recovery: SUEZ is a major French and global player in waste collection, sorting, and recycling, directly competing with public syndicats for municipal contracts. Comparable to Point Fort in operating household waste recycling centers and selective sorting infrastructure, though at national/international scale.
• Séché Environnement: Séché Environnement specializes in hazardous and industrial waste treatment and disposal in France. Comparable to Point Fort in handling the hazardous/special waste streams (WEEE, batteries, chemical residues) that the syndicate's déchèteries collect, though at much larger industrial scale.

Direct peers

• SYCTOM (agence métropolitaine des déchets ménagers): SYCTOM is the Greater Paris metropolitan waste management syndicate, structurally and functionally analogous to Point Fort: a public syndicat mixte administering household waste treatment and recycling on behalf of member municipalities. Both operate under French public law and rely on eco-organism contracts.
• COVED (SUEZ subsidiary): COVED is SUEZ's French waste collection subsidiary, operating déchèteries and municipal waste collection across France. Directly comparable to Point Fort in operating déchèteries under municipal contracts, though as a private operator with multiple regional contracts.
• SMICTOM d'Ile-de-France: SMICTOM is another French mixed syndical intercommunal structure managing waste collection and déchèteries for member communes. Comparable to Point Fort in governance form, déchèterie operation, and member-collectivité funding model.

Others

• Citeo: Citeo is the French eco-organisme for household packaging and paper recycling, a direct partner of Point Fort (per partnership data). Comparable as an ecosystem participant that financially supports the syndicate's selective sorting operations under EPR.
• Ecomaison: Ecomaison is the French eco-organisme for household objects, toys, DIY, and garden equipment, partnering with Point Fort for déchèterie collection streams. Comparable as an EPR funding partner that shapes which waste streams are economically viable for the syndicate to collect.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles1 record

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