Each eco-organisme sets its own declaration rhythm, and it is one of the main practical differences between them. Ecominéro asks for a monthly declaration, online or by Excel import, using 8-digit product codes, with over- or under-recovery adjusted in the December declaration. Valobat takes one declaration a year and offers simplified regimes for small producers under article R. 541-119: a percentage of turnover (0.06% to 1.22% by sector) if turnover is at most €2 million, or a 4-line tonnage declaration below 100 tonnes a year (from 1 July 2026), with a €90 minimum for everyone.Sources (6)
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)ValobatValobat — Le régime de déclarations simplifiées pour l'année 2027EcominéroEcominéro — Guide de la déclaration PMCB (juillet 2025), boîte à outils producteursValobatValobat — Adhésion, déclaration, facturation
Declaration rhythm by scheme
| Eco-organisme | Frequency | What you declare |
|---|---|---|
| Ecominéro (category 1) | Monthly | Quantities per 8-digit product code, online or Excel; December adjusts the year |
| Valobat (categories 1 and 2) | Once a year | Quantities per product line, or the simplified regime |
| Ecomaison, Valdelia (category 2) | Set in the member contract | Quantities per line of their scale |
Valobat's simplified regimes for 2027
- Turnover up to €2 million: the eco-contribution is a percentage of turnover, between 0.06% and 1.22% depending on the sector.
- Under 100 tonnes a year (applicable from 1 July 2026): you declare on only 4 product lines.
- €90 minimum for everyone, to cover Valobat's administrative costs. Valobat
- You cannot split products between the simplified and the general regime, and an eligible member may choose the general regime instead.
Example of the turnover method: a producer with €1.5 million of turnover in a sector at 0.06% would pay €900; at 1.22% it would pay €18,300. Valobat sets the sector rate; we check which applies to you and compare with the general regime. Sources (2)ValobatValobat — Adhésion, déclaration, facturationMinistère 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 2025
The eco-contribution on your invoices
Ecominéro's guide makes it mandatory for the first placer on the market to pass the eco-contribution on to its customer (the “éco-participation”), with rounding rules. Your French distributors will expect to see it. Ecominéro
Corrections
Declare what you placed on the market. Each eco-organisme has its own procedure for correcting a declaration; at Ecominéro over- or under-recovery is adjusted in the December declaration. Ecominéro
How a representative saves you money here
- Checking whether the simplified regime or the general regime costs less for you, since both are allowed and you cannot mix them. Valobat
- Filing every monthly Ecominéro declaration on time, so you avoid penalties and the lower rate stays worth it. Ecominéro
- Preparing the year's figures once, from your sales data, in the units each scale uses.
Price
Our fee. Construction products are quoted separately, because the work depends on the eco-organisme (Ecominéro takes monthly declarations, Valobat one a year) and on your tonnage. Plus Pro starts at €990 a year for up to 10 tonnes; above that we send a written quote. Setup is €0. Eco-contributions go to the eco-organisme at its published rate, with 0% markup. See pricing or the construction products service.
Frequently asked questions
Is the simplified regime available at Ecominéro?
Ecominéro's guide describes monthly declarations. The simplified regimes described here are Valobat's; ask us to check the current terms of each scheme. 
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Does the €90 minimum apply on top of the simplified amount?
It is a minimum: you pay at least €90 a year at Valobat, whichever regime you use. ADEME
Who files if I use a representative?
We do, in your name, from the figures you give us. You remain responsible for the accuracy of the quantities.
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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