Smidom

What Smidom does

Smidom Veyle Saône is a French public territorial syndicate (syndicat mixte) operating under public law, responsible for household waste collection, treatment, and recycling for two intercommunalities — Communauté de communes de La Veyle (23,597 inhabitants) and Communauté de communes Val de Saône Centre (21,262 inhabitants) — covering 44,859 residents across 36 communes in the Ain department of France. The organization delivers a multi-service waste management platform anchored by four déchèteries (recycling centers at Saint-Etienne-sur-Chalaronne, Saint-Jean-sur-Veyle, Francheleins, and Vonnas, with an 84% material valorization rate), residual household waste collection operating in either weekly (C1) or bi-weekly (C0.5) modes across the territory, and selective waste collection at voluntary drop-off points (Points d'Apport Volontaire) for packaging, glass, paper, and textiles. Supporting services include composting programs with subsidized bins, green-waste chipping, quarterly asbestos collection, repair bonuses, reusable-diaper subsidies, and the PLPDMA 2023–2028 multi-year waste-prevention framework.

Its underlying technology stack comprises automatic license plate recognition barriers gating déchèterie access (integrated with the Stackr SmartAccess customer portal tracking 24 annual passages per household), RFID chip-enabled waste bins enabling per-liter volume-based billing (Redevance Incitative), the Localiti mobile application for schedules, calendars, and signalement, and a household self-service portal (Mon Espace Personnel) for account and badge management. Treatment is outsourced to specialized partners (Sytraival for incineration, Tricéa for sorting, Chimirec for hazardous waste, EcoSystem for WEEE, Refashion for textiles, DASTRI for healthcare waste) and to social recycleries (Emmaüs, Tremplin, Eco'Sol) operating on déchèterie sites.

The business model is funded primarily through the Redevance Incitative, a usage-based fee calculated by bin volume and number of collections, billed to both households (with a 6-lift annual minimum) and professionals (annual subscription plus per-liter lift fees, or Petit/Grand forfait déchèterie access packages at 6 or 12 passages per semester). Pricing schedules for 2026 are publicly disclosed, including unit pricing for household bins (€44–€207). Smidom is not privately owned; it is governed by elected officials from its two member intercommunalities and has no shareholders or external investors, with revenue derived entirely from fees charged within its exclusive regulatory jurisdiction.

Name

Smidom

Legal name

Smidom Veyle Saône

Website

https://smidom.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Smidom Veyle Saône is a French public territorial syndicate providing household waste collection, treatment, and recycling services to 44,859 residents across 36 communes in the Ain department, operating 4 déchèteries and a usage-based Redevance Incitative billing system.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-Didier-sur-Chalaronne

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Redevance Incitative (Incentive-Based Waste Fee): Usage-based fee calculated according to the volume of waste bin and number of collections. This is the primary revenue source funding waste collection, treatment, déchèteries, and selective collection services. Residents are billed based on actual waste production measured through RFID-enabled bins.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Smidom Veyle Saône operates public household waste management services for 44,859 residents across 36 communes in Ain, France. The syndicate provides residual waste collection (weekly and bi-weekly), four déchèteries accepting 28+ waste categories, voluntary drop-off points for selective sorting, and waste prevention programs (composting, repair bonuses, reusable diapers). Services are funded primarily via the Redevance Incitative (incentive-based volume billing) and supplemented by digital tools including RFID-enabled bins, license plate recognition access, the Localiti mobile app, and an online customer portal.

Product overview

Smidom Veyle Saône is a public waste management syndicate operating a multi-service platform for household waste collection and recycling across two intercommunalities (Communauté de communes de La Veyle and Val de Saône Centre) serving 44,859 residents. The core offering comprises déchèteries (4 waste disposal centers with 84% valorization rate), residual household waste collection (C1 and C0.5 modes), and selective waste collection at voluntary drop-off points. Supporting services include composting programs (subsidized composters and bins), green waste chipping (free services and subsidized chippers), specialized asbestos collection, and incentive-based pricing (Redevance Incitative). Digital services are delivered through Mon Espace Personnel (online customer portal with license plate recognition for déchèterie access), the Localiti mobile app, and waste reduction programs including the PLPDMA 2023-2028, Repair'Café workshops, reusable diaper subsidies, repair bonuses, and equipment loans for events and community cleanup operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Déchèteries (Recycling Centers) Four waste disposal centers accepting green waste, construction debris, metals, wood, cardboard, glass, paper, textiles, electronics, asbestos (by appointment), and hazardous waste, with automatic license plate recognition access for registered residents (24 passages/year included, €5 per additional passage).
• Collecte des Ordures Ménagères Résiduelles (Household Residual Waste Collection) Scheduled household residual waste pickup service with RFID chip-enabled bins enabling volume-based billing under the Redevance Incitative system, serving all 36 communes across the two intercommunalities.
• Tri sélectif au Point d'Apport Volontaire (Selective Sorting at Drop-off Points) Network of voluntary drop-off points throughout the territory where residents can deposit sorted recyclables (packaging, glass, paper, textiles) without scheduled pickup.
• Compostage (Composting Support) Composting promotion and support program offering subsidized composters (€17/unit) and 45-liter pre-sort bins, free training workshops, school composting programs, and shared composting sites for residents.
• Redevance Incitative (Incentive-Based Waste Fee Billing) Incentive-based pay-as-you-throw pricing system where household fees are calculated based on actual waste bin volume and number of collections, including billing management, payment options, and automatic bank debit services.
• Mon Espace Personnel (Online Customer Portal) Online portal for residents to register vehicles for déchèterie access via license plate recognition, track annual passage usage (limited to 24/year), manage badges, and update personal information.
• Application mobile SMIDOM Veyle Saône (Localiti) Free mobile application enabling residents to request déchèterie access, update their account files, submit relocation notices, make payments, view schedules, and report issues; available on iOS and Android via the Localiti platform.
• Broyage des déchets verts (Green Waste Chipping) Free scheduled green waste chipping services at déchèteries, with subsidies for residential chipper purchases (€75 to €300) and mulching kits (€25 or 25% of cost, max €50) to encourage on-site garden waste management.
• Collecte amiante (Asbestos Waste Collection) Quarterly appointment-only asbestos waste collection at designated déchèteries (Saint-Etienne-sur-Chalaronne and Vonnas) for residents, with strict safety and packaging requirements and €50 non-appearance penalty.
• Prêt de matériel (Equipment Loan Service) Free equipment loan service providing 'Kit Commune propre' (debris collection kits with grabbers, scales, bags, vests) for associations and municipalities, plus waste collection containers for event organizers.
• Repair'Café (Community Repair Workshops) Repair café workshops organized on the territory to promote repair culture and reduce waste through community skill-sharing and collective repair of household items.
• Recyclage poêles et casseroles (Cookware Recycling Program) Pan and pot recycling service deployed at déchèteries starting November 1, 2025 in partnership with Groupe Seb/Tefal, accepting cookware of any brand or material (aluminum, steel, cast iron, stainless steel) for recycling into new products.

Quantifiable outcome

• 84% of deposited materials at déchèteries are valorized through recycling
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Groupe Seb / TefalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2025Partnership with Groupe Seb (Tefal brand) to deploy pan and cookware recycling containers at déchèteries. Residents can now deposit used pans, pots, and casseroles for recycling. Materials are processed and new Tefal products are manufactured in Rumilly, Haute-Savoie.
• TRICÉA Sorting Center (Torcy)coreTechnology or IntegrationCenter de tri serving SMIDOM territory for packaging sorting. SMIDOM organizes visits for residents to understand the sorting process and importance of proper waste separation.
• SytraivalcoreTechnology or IntegrationWaste treatment operator handling residual waste incineration and sorting center operations for the territory.
• EMMAÜS Bourg-ServasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial recyclerie partner accepting reusable objects at Vonnas déchèterie. Hours: Wed/Sat 9h-12h/14h-17h (Mar-Oct), 9h-12h/14h-16h (Nov-Feb).
• TREMPLINminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial recyclerie partner accepting reusable objects at Saint-Etienne-sur-Chalaronne déchèterie. Open 14h-18h (Tue-Fri), 14h-17h (Sat).
• Eco'Sol LE PONTminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial recyclerie partner accepting reusable objects at Saint-Jean-sur-Veyle and Francheleins déchèteries.
• EcoSystemcoreTechnology or IntegrationEcosystem eco-organization managing WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) recycling and bulb/neon collection.
• RefashioncoreTechnology or IntegrationEcosystem organization for textile, linen, and shoe recycling through LE RELAIS collection columns.
• ChimireccoreTechnology or IntegrationHazardous waste treatment operator for DDS (Diffus Spécifiques Démarchandises), used motor oil, and batteries.
• DASTRIcoreTechnology or IntegrationOrganization handling DASRI (infectious risk healthcare waste) collection through pharmacies and déchèteries.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Chimirec: French hazardous-waste treatment operator handling DDS (Diffus Spécifiques Déchets), used motor oil, and batteries. SMIDOM's downstream partner for hazardous waste — relevant as an ecosystem peer rather than direct competitor.
• EcoSystem: French EPR eco-organization for WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment). Operational partner of SMIDOM rather than a competitor; included to map the EPR ecosystem that funds and channels SMIDOM's e-waste streams.

Direct peers

• Sytraival: Rhône-Alpes-Ain syndicat mixte for residual waste treatment (incineration, sorting). Direct operational peer and current upstream partner of SMIDOM, handling treatment for its territory's waste streams.
• SYCTOM: The largest public waste-management syndicat in France serving the Paris metropolitan area (~6 million inhabitants). Highly comparable as a French syndicat mixte running déchèteries, household collection, and incentive-based pricing, but at significantly larger scale.
• Trifyl: Public syndicat mixte in Tarn covering household waste and recycling for ~300 communes. Comparable in rural multi-commune syndicate model, déchèterie operations, and prevention-program approach.
• Sydom Yvelines: Syndicat mixte in Yvelines (Île-de-France) operating déchèteries and household waste collection under a similar redevance incitative framework. Directly comparable in governance model, territory-based mandate, and service catalog.

Emerging players

• Plastic Omnium Environmental Solutions: Newly created unit of Plastic Omnium focused on plastic and household-packaging recycling. Relevant adjacency given SMIDOM's selective-collection and packaging valorization streams, though focused on a narrower material category.

Broad incumbents

• Veolia Environnement: Global leader in waste management services, operating collection, recycling, and treatment at scale. Overlaps with SMIDOM's service catalog but as a private broad incumbent rather than a public territorial monopoly.
• Séché Environnement: French public-listed waste-management company with treatment, sorting, and hazardous-waste capabilities. Overlaps in service categories but operates commercially across broader geographies rather than as a public syndicate.
• Suez (waste division): Major international waste-services operator with sorting, recycling, and hazardous-waste handling. Comparable in scope of services but competes in the broader private waste-services market rather than public syndicate mandate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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