What SYNDICAT MIXTE DECOSET does

Syndicat Mixte Decoset is a French public intercommunal establishment founded in 1993 that operates the household waste treatment and recovery infrastructure for northern Haute-Garonne. It serves over one million inhabitants across 153 communes and 8 member intercommunal authorities (EPCI), including Toulouse Métropole, the Communauté d'Agglomération du Sicoval, and six Communautés de Communes. Its service mandate covers sorting, recycling, composting, transfer, and energy recovery of household and similar waste.

The operational footprint comprises 19 déchèteries, 7 transfer centers, the VALCOPIA sorting center at Bessières (67,400 tonnes/year, inaugurated July 2025), two Unités de Valorisation Énergétique at Toulouse (280,000 tonnes/year) and Bessières (196,000 tonnes/year), and the Léguévin composting platform. Citizen access is controlled via the digital Pass Déchèterie QR-code system, mandatory since March 1, 2024. Long-term delegated service public contracts run to EVONEO for both UVEs (20 years from January 2025) and to Paprec for VALCOPIA and the older Bessières sorting center (6-year Marché Public Global de Performance).

Decoset is funded primarily through the TEOM household waste tax collected by member EPCIs, supplemented by ADEME and EU grants (LIFE Waste2build), service fees on compost and professionnel déchèterie access, and pass-through DSP operator receipts. Governance sits with a 32-member Comité Syndical and a Bureau led by President Vincent Terrail-Noves. The 2023-2040 strategic framework commits to the AGEC-law 15% waste reduction target by 2030 versus 2010, ADEME Level 1 circular economy certification, and new projects including the Hall 9 zero-waste flagship on Île du Ramier and a future UVE at Toulouse-Mirail.

Name

SYNDICAT MIXTE DECOSET

Legal name

Syndicat Mixte DECOSET

Website

https://decoset.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Syndicat Mixte Decoset is a French public intercommunal waste-treatment authority serving over one million inhabitants across 153 communes in northern Haute-Garonne, operating 19 déchèteries, 7 transfer centers, two energy recovery units, a sorting center, and a composting platform, funded primarily via the TEOM household waste tax.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Waste Management Services

NAICS

Waste Treatment and Disposal (5622), Waste Management and Remediation Services (562)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

Inert / Monofill Disposal (Ash, Sludge, C&D Fines, Contaminated Soils) (EUAIACAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Recycling Transfer & Consolidation (Single-Stream, Dual-Stream, Source-Separated) (EUAIABAC)

Keywords

• Waste treatment services
• Recycling center operations
• Energy recovery facilities
• Municipal waste management
• Circular economy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Pin-balma

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Taxe d'Enlèvement des Ordures Ménagères (TEOM): Primary funding source collected by EPCI members through municipal taxes, covering household waste collection and treatment services.
2. Service Public Fees: Fees charged for certain services including compost sales (e.g., 100L bag at 4€, trailer loads at 20-30€), and potentially fees for professional users of déchèteries.
3. Grants and Subsidies: ADEME grants and EU funding (LIFE Waste2build programme) supporting strategic projects like Hall 9 and waste reduction initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Syndicat Mixte Decoset operates the public infrastructure for treatment and recovery of household and similar waste across 153 communes in northern Haute-Garonne, serving over 1 million inhabitants. It manages a network of 19 déchèteries, 7 transfer centers, the VALCOPIA sorting center, two energy recovery units (UVE), and a composting platform, coordinating with 8 intercommunal authorities (EPCI) that handle collection.

Product overview

SYNDICAT MIXTE DECOSET operates a comprehensive public waste management infrastructure across northern Haute-Garonne serving over one million residents. The core offering consists of 19 public déchèteries (recycling centers), the VALCOPIA sorting center, two Unités de Valorisation Énergétique (energy recovery units), 7 transfer centers, and a composting platform. Supporting services include the digital PASS Déchèterie for controlled access, educational tours and animations, the Médiathèque of tutorials, reuse initiatives, and Le Hall 9 (upcoming eco-transition flagship project). The organization coordinates with 8 intercommunalities (EPCI) to implement waste prevention, sorting, recycling, and energy recovery according to the strategic framework 2023-2040.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VALCOPIA: A new generation sorting center inaugurated in July 2025 at Bessières with a capacity of 67,400 tonnes per year, featuring 21 optical sorters and 14 mechanical sorting equipment.
• Le Hall 9
• Le Jardin Zéro Déchet

Products and services

• Public Déchèteries Network 19 public recycling centers accepting occasional household waste including green waste, bulky items, construction debris, and electronic equipment. Access requires the digital Pass Déchèterie (mandatory since March 2024). Used by residents of the 153 eligible municipalities.
• VALCOPIA Sorting Center New-generation waste sorting center at Bessières with 67,400 tonnes/year capacity, equipped with 21 optical sorters and 14 mechanical sorting units. Processes household packaging and papers from yellow bin collections. Operated by Paprec under a 6-year performance contract. Includes an immersive educational tour.
• Energy Recovery Units (UVE) Two UVE facilities processing residual waste: Toulouse UVE (280,000 tonnes/year) supplies heat for district heating networks and electricity; Bessières UVE (196,000 tonnes/year) produces electricity and heat for market gardening greenhouses. Operated by EVONEO under a 20-year DSP contract from January 2025.
• Transfer Centers 7 transfer centers consolidating waste from EPCI collection vehicles into larger transport trucks, reducing collection-to-treatment traffic by a factor of 6. Includes a specialized center for wood and green waste at Daturas.
• Léguevin Composting Platform Composting platform operated by SUEZ Organique for green waste processing. Includes a public drop-off zone for residents (with Pass Déchèterie), free wood chip distribution, and compost sales (100L bag at 4€, small trailer at 20€, large trailer at 30€).
• Pass Déchèterie Digital Access System Dematerialized QR code access pass for public déchèteries, managed through the Symetri platform. Mandatory for residents of the 153 eligible municipalities since March 1, 2024.
• Visits and Educational Tours Free guided tours of sorting centers, energy recovery units, and déchèteries for schools (from CE2), groups, and individuals. Combined with monthly gardening workshops at pedagogical gardens covering composting, mulching, DIY zero-waste products, and textile upcycling.
• Reuse Services (Le Réemploi) Reuse services including showroom at Plaisance-du-Touch déchèterie (with Merci René partner), reuse zones in all centers, and a reuse map showing partner boutiques across the territory for second-life furniture and accessories.
• Zero Waste Pedagogical Gardens Five pedagogical gardens at déchèterie locations demonstrating natural gardening techniques, composting, and green waste valorization. Operated with associations (Terreauciel, La Milpa, Humus & Associés, Partageons les Jardins, Jardiniers de Tournefeuille) hosting monthly workshops.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15% waste reduction target by 2030 vs 2010 baseline (per AGEC law)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, former and minor.

• PapreccoreTechnology or Integration · 2 July 2025Selected operator of VALCOPIA new sorting center for 6 years under Marché Public Global de Performance contract. Also won contract for old sorting center operations from January 2025.
• EVONEOcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Delegated service public operator for both UVE facilities (Toulouse and Bessières) since January 2025 for 20-year duration, handling management, operation, and maintenance.
• SUEZcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2019Strategic partner in the 'La Déchèterie du Futur' innovation project (2019) focused on experimenting with IoT-based services for déchèteries, co-developed with CEA Tech Occitanie and Decoset at Plaisance-du-Touch site.
• CEA Tech OccitaniecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2019Technology research partner in the 'La Déchèterie du Futur' IoT innovation project, working with SUEZ and Decoset.
• EconotreformerTechnology or IntegrationFormer DSP operator of sorting center at Bessières (2001-2024) and transfer centers. Replaced by Paprec from January 2025.
• SUEZ OrganiquecoreTechnology or IntegrationCurrent operator of Léguevin composting platform, receiving green waste from local authorities.
• SymetricoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing the digital platform for Pass Déchèterie registration, QR code management, and user accounts.
• Merci RenéminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in co-constructing the réemploi showroom at Plaisance-du-Touch déchèterie, showcasing second-life furniture and accessories.
• Imaginations Fertiles, SCOOL, Makers & CominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudy group commissioned for the 'Ta Déchèterie Booste le Réemploi' co-creation project (2018), including sociological synthesis and creative usage concept development.
• ADEMEcoreOthersFrench ecological transition agency providing financing, certifications (TZDZG label, circular economy Level 1), and strategic guidance for waste reduction initiatives.
• CITEOminorOthersEco-organization supporting recycling and extended producer responsibility schemes, referenced as source for recycling statistics and guidelines.
• Toulouse Métropole (LIFE Waste2Build)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHall 9 project is part of 8 pilot operations under European LIFE Waste2build programme, led by Toulouse Métropole, developing construction material reuse and BTP waste optimization across the Toulouse area.
• AMORCE, CNR, Atmo, CNAS, Ordeco, ATD31, AFLminorOthersVarious organizations with designated representatives in Decoset governance structures, including energy providers, environmental monitoring, social benefits, local development, and public finance entities.
• Terreauciel, La Milpa, Humus & Associés, Partageons les Jardins, Jardiniers de TournefeuilleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrouping of 5 associations supporting the 'Mon Jardin Zéro Déchet' project: designing, maintaining, and conducting monthly gardening workshops at déchèteries.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• CITEO: French eco-organization in charge of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for household packaging and paper. Listed as a Decoset partner and is a key data/financing counterpart for sorting and recycling performance benchmarking.
• EVONEO: Operator of municipal energy-from-waste facilities under long-term DSP contracts. Currently the 20-year operator of Decoset's Toulouse and Bessières UVE facilities; comparable in UVE operations and a counterpart for benchmarking energy recovery economics.

Broad incumbents

• Paprec Group: Leading French recyclables and waste operator managing sorting centers, transfer facilities, and energy recovery. Currently operates Decoset's VALCOPIA sorting center (6-year MPGP) and Bessières sorting from January 2025, making it both peer and operating partner.
• Veolia: Global environmental services operator active in waste treatment, recycling, and energy recovery across Europe. Overlaps with Decoset through UVE/sorting operations and is a natural partner/competitor for outsourced DSP contracts in France.
• Séché Environnement: French specialist in waste treatment and recovery (hazardous and non-hazardous), with sorting, incineration, and storage activities. Comparable in UVE/sorting capabilities and a potential bidder/partner for Decoset's outsourced contracts.
• SUEZ: Major waste management and water services group with strong presence in French household waste treatment, sorting, and energy recovery. Already a Decoset partner (SUEZ Organique operates Léguevin composting, and 'La Déchèterie du Futur' co-development partner).

Direct peers

• SIREDOM (Syndicat Intercommunal pour la Revalorisation et l'Élimination des Déchets et Ordures Ménagères): Public waste syndicat in Essonne (Île-de-France) managing household waste treatment, sorting, transfer, and energy recovery infrastructure under a similar intercommunal governance model. Comparable structure (multiple EPCIs, delegated operators) to Decoset.
• Sydeme (Syndicat Mixte de Transport et de Traitement des Déchets Ménagers de l'Est de la Moselle): Moselle-Est intercommunal waste management syndicat operating an UVE with energy recovery (electricity + heat) and sorting/transfer/compositing infrastructure. Same public-syndicate structure, same household waste treatment mission, and direct overlap in UVE-based energy recovery strategy.
• SMICTOM d'Alsace Centrale: Syndicat mixte in Alsace providing household waste collection, transfer, sorting, and energy recovery services across multiple communes. Matches Decoset's public-syndicate model and integrated treatment infrastructure footprint.
• Trifyl: Public syndicat mixte in the Tarn/Aveyron/Lot area operating energy recovery (incineration with district heating) and a sorting/transfer network for household waste. Closely comparable to Decoset in mandate, asset base (UVE + sorting + composting), and public-entity governance model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

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