The cheapest professional packaging scheme depends on what your packaging is made of, and the gaps are large for some materials. On the 2027 scales published by the three approved eco-organismes, Léko Pro has the lowest per-tonne rate for plastics (€259.00), steel, aluminium, glass and other materials (€5.05), and Twiice the lowest for paper and cardboard (€34.34) and wood (€7.91). Citeo Pro's rates are higher on every material. At or under 4 tonnes a year the three charge flat fees instead, from €200 at Twiice to €240 at Citeo Pro. A producer not established in France joins through a representative established in France (article L. 541-10-9-1).Sources (8)
Ministère de la Transition éMinistère de la Transition écologique — Produits et matériaux de construction du secteur du bâtiment (PMCB), page mise à jour le 24 novembre 2025Journal officielJournal officiel — Avis relatif au champ d'application de la filière REP PMCB, JO du 17 juin 2023 (NOR TREP2315866V)
LégifranceLégifrance — article L. 541-10-9-1 of the Environmental Code (full text)
Léko ProLéko Pro — Barème emballages professionnels 2027 (6 Oct 2026)
Citeo ProCiteo Pro — Guide du tarif EPRO 2027 (5 Oct 2026)
TwiiceTwiice — eco-contribution calculator and 2027 ratesTwiiceTwiice — Declare and pay (MyTwiice)
ADEMEADEME — professional packaging (EPRO) scheme page
The 2027 rates, side by side
| Per tonne, 2027, excl. VAT | Léko Pro Léko Pro | Citeo Pro Citeo Pro | Twiice Twiice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plastics | €259 | €281.84 | €264.54 |
| Paper and cardboard | €34.65 | €35.47 | €34.34 |
| Wood | €8.07 | €9.00 | €7.91 |
| Steel | €5.05 | €8.90 | €23.84 |
| Aluminium | €5.05 | €8.00 | €5.94 |
| Glass | €5.05 | €8.00 | €5.94 |
| Other materials | €5.05 | €8.00 | €5.94 |
| Flat fee at or under 4 t a year | €220 | €240 | €200 |
| Minimum bill above 4 t | €220 | €240 | €50.00 |
Bold is the lowest rate per material. Rates read at source on 16 October 2026: Léko Pro barème 2027, Citeo Pro tariff guide 2027, Twiice calculator. Twiice's declaration page states €100 for the flat fee while its calculator shows €200; we confirm the amount when we file. Sources (2)Léko ProLéko Pro — Barème emballages professionnels 2027 (6 Oct 2026)Citeo ProCiteo Pro — Guide du tarif EPRO 2027 (5 Oct 2026)
Four worked examples
| Worked example (a year) | Léko Pro | Citeo Pro | Twiice |
|---|---|---|---|
| A small importer: 2 t of cardboard and 0.5 t of film | €220 | €240 | €200 |
| A furniture maker: 30 t of cardboard, 4 t of stretch film, 20 t of wooden pallets ADEME | €2,237 | €2,371 | €2,247 |
| A chemicals supplier: 60 t of steel drums and 5 t of plastic IBCs ADEME | €1,598 | €1,943 | €2,753 |
| A building products maker: 15 t of plastic sacks and film, 40 t of pallets | €4,208 | €4,588 | €4,284 |
Example 3 shows why material matters: 60 tonnes of steel drums and 5 tonnes of IBCs cost €2,753 at Twiice and €1,598 at Léko Pro on the same scale year. For cardboard- and wood-heavy packaging, Twiice and Léko Pro are within a few euros of each other. Sources (2)Léko ProLéko Pro — Barème emballages professionnels 2027 (6 Oct 2026)TwiiceTwiice — eco-contribution calculator and 2027 rates
Other differences
| Léko Pro | Citeo Pro | Twiice | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 4 t | Flat €220; simplified declaration in MyLéko from January 2028 ADEME | Flat €240 | Simplified declaration at a flat contribution |
| Declaration | Detailed 2027 declaration in MyLéko from January 2028 | Provisional (Jan–Feb 2027, on 2026 quantities), then actual (Jan–Feb 2028) | In MyTwiice, 1 January to 28 February 2027 |
| Billing | One invoice by 31 March up to €10,000 a year; quarterly above | Provisional billing in 2027, regularised in 2028 | Per its terms; €50 minimum above 4 t |
Details per scheme: Léko Pro, Citeo Pro, Twiice. Try your own packaging in the EPRO comparator. Sources (2)Léko ProLéko Pro — Barème emballages professionnels 2027 (6 Oct 2026)Citeo ProCiteo Pro — Guide du tarif EPRO 2027 (5 Oct 2026)
How a representative saves you money here
- We run your packaging through the three scales before you join. The examples above differ by up to €1,155 a year.
- We sort household and professional packaging correctly, so nothing is declared in the dearer stream: see the EMPAP/EPRO test. ADEME
- Reusable and pooled pallets may be covered by an approved individual system rather than your membership: see which eco-organisme. ADEME
Price
Plus Pro, €990 a year, covers professional packaging together with your other streams, up to three in total and up to 10 tonnes of packaging. Above that we send a written quote. Setup is €0, eco-contributions at the published rate with 0% markup. See pricing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Citeo Pro ever the cheapest?
Not on the 2027 per-tonne rates we compared: it is the highest or second-highest on every material, and its flat fee under 4 t is the highest of the three.
Can I change EPRO eco-organisme later?
Yes, under the terms of the member contract. We compare again when the 2028 scales are published.
When do EPRO eco-contributions start?
Operationally on 1 January 2027. See the answer on what to do before 2027.
Razvan Toma is the founder of EPR France Rep, a France-established authorised representative (mandataire) for producers with no French establishment. He has worked in waste management and recycling since 2009, running waste-separation programmes inside large B2B organisations in France for clients including Chanel, Microsoft, Decathlon, Pirelli, IKEA, Vinci, Capgemini and E.Leclerc.
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