What Screlec does

Screlec, operating commercially as Batribox, is a French eco-organisme (state-approved producer-responsibility organization) founded in 1999 and headquartered in Cestas, France. It is the pioneer operator in the French battery-recycling compliance market and operates the network through which producers fulfill their Extended Producer Responsibility (REP) obligations for batteries placed on the French market. Batribox manages the end-to-end flow from producer declaration and eco-contribution collection, through a nationwide network of 33,349 collection points (including over 32,200 retail sites and municipal déchèteries), to downstream treatment via long-standing recycling partners such as Euro-Dieuze Industrie (Veolia/SARPI), which processed 1,500 tonnes of Batribox-collected batteries in 2023. In 2024 alone the organization collected 6,336 tonnes of batteries across all five regulated categories: PAP (portable), MTL (light mobility transport), INDUS (industrial), VE (electric vehicles), and SLI (starting, lighting, ignition).

The business model is a regulated, subscription-style revenue stream: member companies (4,130 as of 2024, spanning electronics manufacturers such as Samsung, Sony, Philips, Lenovo, and Panasonic; retailers including Leroy Merlin, Lidl, Decathlon, Gifi, and Norauto; industrial players such as Bosch, Hilti, and Saft; and digital platforms such as Dyson, eBay, Back Market, and VeePee) pay per-category eco-contributions, billed annually, on the volume and type of batteries they place on the market. Batribox also serves non-producer segments — local authorities (handling ~25% of total tonnage), schools, non-profit associations, and individual consumers — through dedicated service lines, solidarity collection programs ("Piles Solidaires," "Une pile = Un don" with Téléthon), and educational webinars.

The technology stack centers on Batriweb, a self-serve member portal for declarations and reporting, combined with a physical collection-network backbone and safety protocols for handling lithium batteries (fire-risk mitigation, training, and storage). The organization's go-to-market is sales-led and education-driven: targeted webinars on lithium-battery safety and REP Batteries compliance, sector-specific content marketing, and partnerships with industry associations (AFBE for nautical, ECOBAT for industrial, DECOSET for local authorities) reach newly regulated producers in robotics, 2-wheel vehicles, energy storage, industrial equipment, and nautical transport as the new REP framework expands Batribox's addressable perimeter beyond traditional portable batteries.

Name

Screlec

Legal name

Screlec

Website

https://screlec.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Screlec, operating as Batribox, is a French state-approved eco-organization founded in 1999 that helps producers comply with Extended Producer Responsibility (REP) rules for batteries by collecting eco-contributions and managing a nationwide network of 33,349 collection points serving 4,130 member companies across all battery categories.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Waste Management and Recycling Services

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

Collection, Logistics & Reverse Supply Chain (Transport, Sorting, Tracking) (EUAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Compliance, EPR & Battery Passport Services (Regulatory Reporting, Traceability, Audits) (EUAFACAJ), Battery Recycling & Management (Lithium-ion, Lead-acid) (BPALAIAF), Battery Collection & Logistics (Sorting, Packaging, Transport Compliance) (EUAIAIAE)

Keywords

• Battery recycling services
• Extended producer responsibility
• Eco-organization compliance
• Waste collection network
• Battery compliance management

Headquarters

HQ city

Cestas

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Eco-contributions from Producers: Companies that manufacture or place batteries on the French market pay eco-contributions (éco-contribution) to Batribox as part of their Extended Producer Responsibility (REP) obligations. This is the primary funding mechanism for the organization's collection and recycling operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Screlec operates Batribox, a French state-approved éco-organisme that provides Extended Producer Responsibility (REP) compliance, battery collection, treatment, and recycling services for all five battery categories (portable batteries, light mobility vehicles, industrial batteries, electric vehicles, and SLI batteries). It operates France's largest battery collection network of 33,349 points, supported by a member portal (Batriweb) for declarations and eco-contribution management, and serves 4,130 member companies, local authorities, schools, associations, and individual consumers.

Product overview

Batribox is an eco-organism (approved by the French state in 1999) providing a comprehensive battery recycling and compliance ecosystem. The company offers distinct service tiers for different customer segments: enterprises, individuals, local authorities, schools, and associations. It manages five battery categories (PAP for portable batteries, MTL for light mobility transport, INDUS for industrial batteries, VE for electric vehicles, and SLI for starting/lighting/ignition batteries). Supporting programs include Piles Solidaires and Une pile = Un don for charitable collection initiatives. Batribox operates France's largest battery collection network with over 33,000 collection points and provides compliance support through regulatory guidance and eco-contribution management. The company also offers educational webinars on battery safety and regulatory compliance (REP Batteries) for various industrial sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Services for Enterprises (Solutions Entreprises) Comprehensive battery recycling compliance services for businesses that manufacture or place batteries on the French market, including Extended Producer Responsibility (REP) compliance support, eco-contribution management, and access to a collection network of over 33,000 points across France.
• Services for Individuals (Solutions Particuliers) Recycling solutions enabling individual consumers to properly dispose of used batteries at collection points throughout France.
• Services for Local Authorities (Solutions Collectivités) Support for territorial authorities including logistics, financial support for déchèteries (municipal waste centers), fire prevention training, awareness campaigns, and innovative collection solutions.
• PAP - Piles et Accumulateurs Portables Collection and recycling membership category for portable batteries and accumulators used in consumer electronics and portable devices.
• MTL - Moyens de Transports Légers Collection and recycling membership category for batteries used in light mobility transport including electric bikes, scooters, and other light electric vehicles.
• INDUS - Batteries Industrielles Collection and recycling membership category for industrial batteries used in various industrial applications and machinery.
• VE - Véhicules Électriques Collection and recycling membership category for electric vehicle batteries, addressing the growing EV market compliance needs.
• SLI - Batteries de démarrage, éclairage et allumage Collection and recycling membership category for starting, lighting, and ignition (SLI) batteries used in vehicles.
• Piles Solidaires Solidarity collection program that enables organizations, schools, and associations to collect batteries and convert the collected weight into donations for charitable causes.

Named customers20 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AFBE (Association Française du Bateau Électrique)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Batribox partnered with AFBE to organize a webinar on February 20, 2025, addressing the new REP Batteries requirements and their implications for nautical transport sector actors. This partnership helps reach and educate boat manufacturers and maritime battery users about compliance obligations.
• ECOBATcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Batribox collaborated with ECOBAT to host a webinar on March 5, 2025, specifically addressing the new REP Batteries regulations and their impact on industrial equipment sector actors. The partnership provides specialized guidance for companies in the industrial machinery space.
• DECOSETcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDECOSET is a key partner representing local authorities' déchèteries. Vice-president Joël Bouche highlighted Batribox's innovative collection solutions, differentiated waste handling, and communication support for reuse and safety—particularly important as new battery categories expand.
• Euro-Dieuze Industrie (Veolia/SARPI)OthersA 20-year historical partnership with Euro-Dieuze Industrie, part of the Veolia/SARPI group. Batribox supplied 1,500 tonnes of batteries for recycling in 2023. Director Arnaud Schoub described Batribox as a major partner in terms of volumes and business performance.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Wecycle: Dutch producer responsibility organization operating collection and recycling schemes for batteries and other product categories. Same éco-organisme-style business model as Batribox in a neighboring market.
• Call2Recycle: North America's largest consumer battery stewardship program, collecting and recycling portable batteries and cell phones through a national drop-off network. Closest functional analog to Batribox in the US/Canadian market.
• Stiftung GRS Batterien: Germany's leading battery take-back and EPR compliance organization, operating a national collection network and producer compliance services. Analogous to Batribox under the German battery law regime — same eco-organization business model, different geography.
• Cyclad (formerly éco-systèmes): French EPR eco-organization covering e-waste and related electrical equipment categories. Comparable French EPR organization model with adjacent (overlapping) category scope to Batribox's industrial battery lines.

Direct peers

• Corepile: Corepile is the principal competing French éco-organisme for batteries, offering members compliance and collection services under the same French REP framework. It competes directly with Batribox for producer membership and eco-contribution share.
• ERP (European Recycling Platform): Pan-European EPR compliance services provider, including batteries, offering producer responsibility services across multiple EU member states under local accreditation. Closely comparable compliance-as-a-service model to Batribox.

Broad incumbents

• Citeo: France's leading EPR eco-organization for household packaging and graphic papers, operating a parallel éco-organisme model under the same French regulatory framework. Useful comparable for the eco-organization operating model, though in an adjacent product category.

Others

• Veolia (SARPI): Global environmental services group whose SARPI division (through Euro-Dieuze Industrie) is Batribox's historical 20-year recycling partner. Adjacent rather than competitive — sits downstream of Batribox in the battery value chain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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