Saint-Marcellin Vercors Isère Communauté

What Saint-Marcellin Vercors Isère Communauté does

Saint-Marcellin Vercors Isère Communauté (SMVIC) is a French intercommunal public authority (communauté de communes) coordinating public services across 47 communes in the Isère department (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region), serving a population of 45,420 inhabitants across a 596 km² territory. The organisation employs 49 staff at its headquarters (Maison de l'intercommunalité, 7 rue du Colombier, Saint-Marcellin) and operates a multi-competency service portfolio spanning waste management, water and sanitation, childcare and youth services (crèches, ALSH, Mission Locale), cultural facilities (médiathèques, ludothèques, music schools, Le Couvent des Carmes), sports infrastructure (L'Olympide aquatic centre, rowing base, 500 km of hiking trails), tourism promotion (via the EPIC Office de Tourisme, SIRET 828 765 594 00019), housing assistance, healthcare prevention, and intercommunal urban planning (PLUi).

Core operational assets include three fixed déchèteries at Vinay, Saint-Sauveur, and Saint-Quentin-sur-Isère, plus 202 voluntary drop-off points (PAV) and a mobile déchèterie/ressourcerie itinerant service. From January 2026, déchèterie access will be controlled via an automated licence plate recognition (ANPR) system requiring residents to pre-register vehicle plates — a relatively novel access-architecture for déchèteries of this scale. SMVIC co-finances the Athanor sorting centre in La Tronche with six other intercommunalités of the Grenoble metropolitan area, and routes glass to La Verrerie de Lavilledieu (Ardèche) for closed-loop recycling.

The operating model blends tax-funded services (primarily the TEOM property tax for waste, with rates published online) and fee-based services including metered water/sanitation billing, tourism ticket sales through the EPIC (e.g., astronomy evenings €20/€10, pottery workshops €35, apéro-concerts €15), and subscriptions at L'Olympide. Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye, one of the 47 communes, was elected Village préféré des Français 2025 in the France Télévisions/France 3 televised competition, materially raising the territory's tourism profile. The Office de Tourisme is pursuing the official Qualité Tourisme™ certification from the French Ministry of Tourism. SMVIC is not a commercial enterprise; it is a publicly governed établissement public de coopération intercommunale under French public law.

Name

Saint-Marcellin Vercors Isère Communauté

Legal name

Saint-Marcellin Vercors Isère Communauté

Website

https://saintmarcellin-vercors-isere.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Saint-Marcellin Vercors Isère Communauté is a French intercommunal public authority coordinating waste management, water and sanitation, childcare, culture, sports, tourism, housing, and urban planning across 47 communes serving 45,420 inhabitants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Administration / Local Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241), Health Care and Social Assistance (62), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Master-Planned Community & POA Management (BPAJAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Recreation & Activity Services (Hiking, Boating, Climbing, Fishing—Guided/Authorized) (THAAAGAF), Island, Beach & Resort Travel Agencies (THAKAFAL)

Keywords

• Intercommunal public services
• Waste management services
• Water and sanitation services
• Local government administration
• Territorial tourism promotion

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-Marcellin

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Waste management fees (Taxe d'Enlèvement des Ordures Ménagères - TEOM): Residents pay waste collection fees, likely via the TEOM property tax mechanism. The intercommunalité operates déchèteries (fixed and mobile), 202 voluntary drop-off points, and sorts waste streams (yellow containers for packaging/paper, green for glass, grey for residual waste) through co-financed processing centres.
2. Water and sanitation services fees: Residents are billed for water supply and sanitation services. The intercommunalité manages water distribution and wastewater collection infrastructure, processes meter readings, and handles billing including monthly payment options.
3. Tourism services (Office de Tourisme EPIC): The Office de Tourisme Saint-Marcellin Vercors Isère (EPIC) sells guided tours, leisure activities, and likely accommodation bookings. SIRET 82876559400019. Revenue is generated through ticket sales, reservations, and service fees.
4. Centre aquatique (L'Olympide) fees: The intercommunal aquatic centre L'Olympide generates revenue through entry fees for swimming, cardio-fitness, and well-being facilities, as well as snack/bar services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Saint-Marcellin Vercors Isère Communauté is a French communauté de communes that delivers coordinated public services across 47 communes spanning 596 km² and serving 45,420 inhabitants. Its core offerings include household waste management (collection, three déchèteries, 202 voluntary drop-off points, recycling, composting), water supply and sanitation, early childhood care and youth services, cultural facilities (libraries, music schools, heritage venues), sports infrastructure (L'Olympide aquatic centre), tourism promotion via the Office de Tourisme (EPIC), intercommunal urban planning (PLUi), housing assistance, and health prevention services.

Product overview

Saint-Marcellin Vercors Isère Communauté operates as an intercommunal public authority managing 47 communes with approximately 45,420 inhabitants across 596 km². The organization provides a comprehensive portfolio of public services including: waste management (déchets) with recycling infrastructure, déchèteries, and composting programs; water and sanitation services; childcare and youth services; cultural facilities (médiathèques, music schools); sports and recreation including L'Olympide aquatic center; tourism promotion via the Office de Tourisme; intercommunal urban planning (PLUi); housing assistance; and health prevention services. The main website (saintmarcellin-vercors-isere.fr) serves as the primary digital service portal, while a separate tourism website (tourisme.saintmarcellin-vercors-isere.fr) handles visitor services including accommodation and activity bookings. Key facilities include L'Olympide centre aquatique for sports, déchèteries for waste management, and various cultural venues.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gestion des déchets (Waste Management) Comprehensive waste management services including household waste collection, recycling through 202 voluntary drop-off points (PAV), three déchèteries (Vinay, Saint-Sauveur, Saint-Quentin-sur-Isère), a mobile déchèterie and ressourcerie itinerant service, composting programs, and waste reduction initiatives. Free for registered residents; professional access subject to separate billing conditions.
• Eau & Assainissement (Water & Sanitation) Water distribution and sanitation services including water meter management, billing, drinking water quality monitoring per commune, wastewater treatment infrastructure, and monthly payment options for residents. Covers water connection, disconnection, SPANC diagnostics, and sanitation works.
• Enfance, Jeunesse et Famille (Childcare & Youth Services) Early childhood services (0-3 years) including crèches and Relais Petite Enfance; childhood services (3-12 years) with ALSH (accueils de loisirs sans hébergement) for school holidays and Wednesdays; youth services (12+ years) including Mission Locale, BAFA/BAFD scholarships, and Chantiers jeunes; and parental support services including Lieu d'Accueil Enfant Parent (LAEP) and educational pathways.
• Culture (Cultural Services) Cultural facilities and programs including médiathèques (libraries), ludothèques (toy libraries), music schools, exhibition venues, and Le Couvent des Carmes heritage site. Includes cultural education programs for schools.
• L'Olympide Centre Aquatique Intercommunal aquatic centre offering swimming pool, cardio-fitness, wellness area, summer programming, and snack facilities. Serves as the primary sports hub for the territory with seasonal programmes and resident club access.
• Sport (Sports & Recreation Infrastructure) Sports infrastructure including L'Olympide aquatic centre, the Domaine des Coulmes outdoor area, rowing base, and 500 km of hiking trails (sentiers de randonnée) across the territory.
• Office de Tourisme (Tourism Office / EPIC) Tourism promotion and visitor services covering 47 communes, including accommodation bookings, activity reservations, guided tours, event information, and tourist attraction promotion (Pont-en-Royans, Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye, Grotte de Choranche, Véloroute La Belle Via). SIRET 82876559400019. Part of the Offices de Tourisme de France network and pursuing Qualité Tourisme™ certification.
• Plan Local d'Urbanisme intercommunal (PLUi) Intercommunal local urban planning scheme covering all 47 communes, regulating land use, construction, and development across the territory. Available for public consultation and tracking.
• Santé et Social (Health & Social Services) Health prevention and social services including the Contrat Local de Santé, intercommunal hospital, health centres (maisons de santé), Maison Intercommunale des Familles, and mobile health prevention device 'En route vers la santé'.
• Habitat (Housing Services) Housing assistance programs including energy renovation support, Prime air-bois subsidies for wood heating upgrades, urban housing improvement, social housing management, and free architect advisory consultations in partnership with CAUE de l'Isère.
• Economic Development Support Business support services including accompaniment by the economic development agency and project financing assistance for local enterprises and artisans (3,122 businesses in the territory).
• Agriculture et Alimentation (Agricultural Services) Agricultural development services including La boîte à essais program for testing agricultural activity projects before launch.

Quantifiable outcome

• 596 km² area covered by unified waste management
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and moderate.

• Athanor Sorting Centre (La Tronche, Isère)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025The Athanor waste sorting centre in La Tronche is co-financed by seven intercommunalités of the Grenoble metropolitan area, including Saint-Marcellin Vercors Isère Communauté. All yellow-container recyclables and residual waste from the territory are processed here. The centre separates materials (plastic, metal, cardboard, paper) into bales for recycling factories.
• PAPREC Group / Trivalo 38coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025PAPREC Trivalo 38 is the operator of the Athanor sorting centre and associated waste recovery operations. The partnership handles the downstream processing of sorted waste from the territory.
• La Verrerie de Lavilledieu (Ardèche)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Glass collected in green containers from voluntary drop-off points across the territory is transported to the Lavilledieu glassworks in Ardèche for recycling into new bottles and containers.
• CAUE de l'Isère (Conseil d'Architecture, d'Urbanisme et de l'Environnement)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe intercommunalité partners with the CAUE de l'Isère to provide free architect advisory services to residents on construction, renovation, and urban planning projects. CAUE architects hold regular sessions at the Maison de l'intercommunalité.
• Apidae (Système d'Information Touristique)coreTechnology or IntegrationThe tourism office publishes its content through the Apidae tourism information system, which distributes data to partner platforms, search engines, and third-party tourism websites. This is a standard partnership for French tourism offices.
• Inspiration VercorsmoderateGTM or Marketing PartnerInspiration Vercors is a regional tourism brand/marketing initiative co-branded on the tourism website (logo visible in footer). It promotes the Vercors territory across digital and print channels.
• Auvergne Rhône-Alpes TourismemoderateGTM or Marketing PartnerThe regional tourism committee is listed as a partner on the tourism website, contributing to cross-regional marketing and promotion.
• Offices de Tourisme de FrancecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Office de Tourisme is a member of the national network of French tourism offices, which provides quality standards, classification frameworks, and cross-promotion at the national level.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Inspiration Vercors: Regional tourism marketing brand co-listed on SMVIC's tourism portal; not a direct competitor but the dominant promotional vehicle for the broader Vercors territory that channels demand to/from SMVIC's 47 communes.

Broad incumbents

• PAPREC Group: French recycling and waste-recovery operator that runs the Athanor sorting centre alongside SMVIC; comparable as the primary industrial downstream partner and benchmarks recycling throughput and per-tonne costs.
• Grenoble-Alpes-Métropole: The larger metropolitan intercommunality anchoring the same Isère department; offers overlapping waste, water, culture and tourism capabilities at much greater scale and competes with SMVIC for regional tourism and grant funding.
• Valence Romans Agglo: Neighbouring Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes agglomération providing analogous public-service competencies (waste, water, culture, sports, tourism) but at a significantly larger population scale — useful for service-mix benchmarking.
• SUEZ (waste/water operations in France): Major French private operator of municipal waste, water and sanitation services that contracts with intercommunalités like SMVIC; benchmarks SMVIC's in-house service delivery and Athanor-partner model against outsourced equivalents.

Regional players

• Parc naturel régional du Vercors: Regional nature park whose territory overlaps with SMVIC's east flank; operates complementary nature-based tourism, hiking and environmental-education services and jointly promotes the Vercors brand alongside SMVIC's tourism EPIC.

Direct peers

• Communauté de communes du Pays voironnais: Nearby Isère intercommunality operating déchèteries, water, economic development, PLUi and tourism competencies at a similar scale — most-analogous service portfolio in the same department.
• Communauté de communes du Grésivaudan: Neighbouring communauté de communes in Isère operating the same intercommunal model (waste, water, economic development, culture) across ~47 communes with shared tourism assets near the Vercors/Belledonne axes — the most structurally comparable peer to SMVIC within the same department.
• Communauté de communes Bièvre Isère: Adjacent Isère intercommunality providing the same waste management, water, and family-services competencies — operates alongside SMVIC as one of the seven co-financiers of the Athanor sorting centre, indicating identical infrastructure-economics model.
• Communauté de communes du Trièves: Adjoining Isère communauté de communes of comparable rural/Vercors character with shared waste sorting, water, childcare and tourism competencies — directly comparable service-mix and demographic profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/saintmarcellinvercorsisereinterco
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/saint-marcellin-vercors-is%C3%A8re-communaut%C3%A9
• Instagraminstagram.com/saintmarcellinvercorsisere

Compliance3 records

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Funding overview

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