SYMEVAD

What SYMEVAD does

SYMEVAD (SYndicat Mixte d'Elimination et de VAlorisation des Déchets) is a French public environmental cooperation organization established under French local government law to manage waste treatment for 98 municipalities across three intercommunalities in the Hauts-de-France region: Communauté d'Agglomération du Douaisis, Communauté d'Agglomération Hénin-Carvin, and Communauté de Communes d'Osartis-Marquion. As a mixed syndicate (syndicat mixte), it holds a statutory mandate to treat residual household waste across its territory and serves approximately 300,000 residents through déchèteries, public sorting infrastructure, and educational programs. Direct staff numbers 18, supplemented by 8 permanent and 40 social-insertion positions at the Ressourcerie operated by partner association Dynamique Insertion Emploi (DIE).

The organization operates an integrated waste processing platform comprising four main assets: the TVME (Tri Valorisation Matière et Energie) unit, a unique-in-France facility built with TIRU that processes 100,000 tonnes/year of waste into 2.4 million Nm3 of biomethane and 32,000 tonnes of CSR for cement kilns; a packaging sorting center with 30,000 tonnes/year capacity; a green-waste composting center at Vitry-en-Artois processing 32,000 tonnes/year into 11,000 tonnes of NFU 44-051-certified agricultural compost and 6,000 tonnes of wood fuel; and a four-store Ressourcerie network for second-hand goods run by DIE. Supporting infrastructure includes a 1,000 m² pedagogical garden, a 3,000 m² eco-grazing zone, and accessibility services (sign-language tours) operated with partner associations such as OCCE and CADOSARCAHC. The website platform is built on Drupal 8 with standard HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and JQuery.

SYMEVAD is funded primarily through the Taxe d'Enlèvement des Ordures Ménagères (TEOM), a local property tax levied on residents within member territories, supplemented by eco-contributions passed through from eco-organisms (Ecomaison, Valdelia, Eco-mobilier), residual material sales (compost, wood fuel, CSR, biomethane), and demonstrative-project grants from ADEME (€5M for TVME) and European FEDER (€3M for TVME). Services to residents are free at point of use, with free distribution of composters, vermicomposters, reusable diaper kits, and menstrual products. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed, with financial information managed through annual reports and public deliberations. Consumer-facing programs include the Reusable Diaper initiative, Reusable Menstrual Products subsidies, the JeRepare.fr repair-bonus portal promotion, and the PLPDMA five-year local waste prevention program (2020-2025).

Name

SYMEVAD

Legal name

SYndicat Mixte d'Elimination et de VAlorisation des Déchets

Website

https://symevad.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SYMEVAD is a French public mixed syndicate managing waste treatment for 98 municipalities across three intercommunalities in Hauts-de-France, operating sorting, composting, anaerobic digestion, and second-hand reuse infrastructure funded by the TEOM property tax.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Waste Management Services

NAICS

Waste Management and Remediation Services (562), Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56), Waste Treatment and Disposal (5622), Materials Recovery Facilities (56292)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Sanitary Services (4950), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Family / HOA MSW Collection (Apartments, Condos) (EUAIAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Reuse & Resale / Recommerce Operations (EUAIANAC), Material Reuse & Upcycling Services (Non-recycling Transformation) (EUAIANAJ), Commercial Food Waste Programs & On-Site Solutions (Cafeterias, Grocers, Hospitality) (BPALAEAE)

Keywords

• Waste management services
• Household waste sorting
• Green waste composting
• Biomethane production
• Second-hand reuse center

Headquarters

HQ city

Evin-Malmaison

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public service funding / Taxe d'Enlèvement des Ordures Ménagères (TEOM): As a public mixed syndicate (Syndicat Mixte), SYMEVAD is funded primarily through the Taxe d'Enlèvement des Ordures Ménagères (TEOM) levied on property owners within its member territories. Additional revenues come from eco-contributions passed through to eco-organisms (Ecomaison, Valdelia, Eco-mobilier) and residual material sales.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SYMEVAD operates integrated household waste management services for 98 municipalities across three French intercommunalities in Hauts-de-France, including déchèteries (household waste recycling centers), a packaging sorting center (30,000 tonnes/year), a green waste composting center (32,000 tonnes/year producing agricultural compost and wood fuel), a TVME (Tri Valorisation Matière et Energie) unit producing biomethane (2,400,000 Nm3/year) and refuse-derived fuel (32,000 tonnes/year), and a Ressourcerie second-hand reuse network (4 retail locations). It also provides citizen-facing prevention programs including subsidized reusable diapers, reusable menstrual products, home composting equipment distribution, and educational programming through school facility tours and workshops.

Product overview

SYMEVAD (Syndicat Mixte d'Elimination et de Valorisation des Déchets) is a public waste management authority serving three communities: Douaisis Agglomération, Hénin-Carvin, and Osartis-Marquion. The organization operates a comprehensive waste management infrastructure including déchèteries (household waste recycling centers), the Centre de Tri des Emballages (packaging sorting center with 30,000 tonne annual capacity), the Centre de Compostage des Végétaux (green waste composting facility processing 32,000 tonnes annually), the Ressourcerie (second-hand goods retail network with 4 locations), and the TVME (energy recovery unit). Consumer-facing services include the JeRepare.fr repair bonus portal, reusable diaper and menstrual product subsidy programs, and an educational garden. The organization also publishes the Symevad Info newsletter and annual reports documenting territorial waste management performance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Déchèteries (Household Waste Recycling Centers)

Quantifiable outcome

• 32,000 tonnes/year of green waste converted into 11,000 tonnes agricultural compost + 6,000 tonnes wood energy
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Communauté de communes Pévèle Carembault et SMAV (Syndicat Mixte Artois Valorisation)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025SYMEVAD, CCPC and SMAV entered a new cooperation phase for sustainable waste management. This unprecedented partnership among three waste management bodies aims to optimize resources and share expertise across the wider region.
• Clinique Saint-Amé (Ramsay Santé)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2021Partnership signed during International Reusable Diaper Week. Clinique Saint-Amé (Lambres-lez-Douai) offers new parents the choice between 3 months of free disposable diapers (existing offer) or a free reusable diaper kit (new via SYMEVAD partnership). SYMEVAD funds the kit; Clinique funds the family's remaining co-pay, making kits free for residents. Katel Fouquet (Idées ZD) provides expert training.
• GeccocoreTechnology or Integration · 1 October 2020Gecco collects used cooking oils (HAU) deposited at SYMEVAD déchèteries and transforms them into biodiesel at its Avelin facility in Hauts-de-France. Gecco also offers turnkey solutions for professional catering businesses.
• LeboncoinminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 April 2019Joint call for projects 'Génération Repair Café' in Hauts-de-France. Leboncoin sponsors Repair Café development with grants of €500 to €7,000 per project to support circular economy initiatives and repair culture among children and youth. Contact: Omar Amara.
• TIRUcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 9 December 2016TIRU co-built and operates the TVME (Tri Valorisation Matière et Energie) unit at SYMEVAD. TIRU is a subsidiary of SUEZ (now Veolia/SUEZ). The TVME processes 100,000 tonnes/year of waste to produce biomethane and CSR for cement kilns. TIRU's expertise enables this unique-in-France facility.
• OCCE (Office Central de la Coopération à l'Ecole) - Nord-Pas-de-CalaiscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2016Framework partnership to strengthen waste reduction education in schools. OCCE Nord-Pas-de-Calais connects SYMEVAD's facility tours and pedagogical tools with its network of schools. SYMEVAD receives over 5,000 visitors/year, with school groups representing 60% of visitors. OCCE helps develop pedagogical materials for teachers.
• Espace Environnement (Belgium)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Belgian environmental consultancy that trained school catering staff on anti-food waste techniques in the context of SYMEVAD's school canteen food waste reduction program. Also partners on various awareness actions for seniors.
• Signes de SensminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Association providing sign language interpretation for deaf and hard-of-hearing visitors to SYMEVAD facilities. SYMEVAD has conducted at least 4 sign language-guided tours of the sorting center since 2016, reaching ~50 people.
• CADOSARCAHC (association des guides composteurs)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2010Association of volunteer composting guides created in March 2010 following a 2007 initiative by SYMEVAD. Members support home composting adoption, maintain the pedagogical garden, run composting animations and natural gardening workshops. President: Jean Michel LEFRANCOIS.
• Association Dynamique Insertion Emploi (DIE)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDIE operates the Ressourcerie and its 4 retail locations across the SYMEVAD territory. The Ressourcerie gives a second life to furniture, clothing, appliances, books, and toys. DIE employs 40 people in social insertion positions and 8 permanent staff, supporting socio-professional integration.
• Eco-mobiliercoreTechnology or IntegrationEco-organism handling household furniture waste (DEA). Eco-mobilier funds collection and recycling of used furniture through an eco-contribution included in new furniture prices. Also collects bedding (duvets, pillows) via dedicated containers at equipped déchèteries.
• ValdeliacoreTechnology or IntegrationNon-profit eco-organism handling professional/commercial furniture waste (DEA Pro). Valdelia provides free collection and recycling services to businesses, institutions and associations, funded by eco-contributions on new professional furniture.
• Varet EnvironnementcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerVaret Environnement operates the Centre de compostage des végétaux de Vitry-en-Artois. Processes 32,000 tonnes/year of green waste into agricultural compost (11,000 t/year, NFU 44-051 certified) and wood fuel for regional heating (6,000 t/year).

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Séché Environnement: French environmental services group specializing in hazardous and non-hazardous waste treatment, recovery and decontamination; broader commercial operator with overlapping treatment capabilities to SYMEVAD.
• Veolia: Global environmental services giant operating waste management, sorting and energy recovery across hundreds of French municipalities; broader portfolio but direct operator of competing waste processing infrastructure relevant to SYMEVAD.
• Paprec Group: Leading French recycling and waste recovery group operating sorting, composting and material recovery facilities; directly comparable municipal and commercial recycling capabilities to SYMEVAD's sorting center and Ressourcerie.
• SUEZ: Major French and global waste management operator; parent of TIRU which operates SYMEVAD's TVME unit — directly comparable technology and competing services across France.

Direct peers

• Haganis: Syndicat mixte managing waste treatment and energy recovery for the Metz metropolitan area (Moselle), operating sorting, composting and recovery infrastructure analogous to SYMEVAD's integrated model.
• SMICTOM d'Alsace Centrale: French syndicat mixte responsible for household waste collection, sorting and recovery across central Alsace; comparable intercommunal waste management mandate and similar regulatory structure to SYMEVAD.
• SMDO (Syndicat Mixte du Département de l'Oise): Public syndicat managing household waste treatment for Oise municipalities in Hauts-de-France; directly comparable territory, mandate and operating model to SYMEVAD.
• TRIFYL: Syndicat mixte operating the Trifyl energy recovery and sorting facility in Tarn (Occitanie); runs comparable integrated MSW treatment and material recovery infrastructure at similar municipal scale to SYMEVAD.
• Sydeme: Syndicat mixte de transport et de traitement des déchets de Moselle-Est; similar intercommunal public mandate with sorting, composting and energy recovery operations parallel to SYMEVAD.

Emerging players

• Emmaüs France: National federation of social insertion and second-hand reuse organizations (Ressourceries); directly comparable to SYMEVAD's Ressourcerie operations, social insertion employment model and circular-economy positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/symevad

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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