The choice turns on three things: your category (1, 2 or both), your product mix, and how often you want to declare. Ecominéro takes category 1 only; Ecomaison and Valdelia category 2 only; Valobat both, with one declaration a year where Ecominéro asks for twelve. No scheme is cheapest for everything: across the 26 product types in our calculator, the lowest published rate is at Valobat for 12, Ecominéro for 4, Ecomaison for 8 and Valdelia for 1. A producer outside France joins whichever it picks through a representative established in France (article L. 541-10-9-1).Sources (10)
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 — barèmes PMCBEcominéroEcominéro — Barème à compter du 1er août 2026
EcomaisonEcomaison — Guide des tarifs Bâtiment, 1er juillet 2026
ValdeliaValdelia — Barème éco-contribution PMCB 2026 (catégorie 2)ValobatValobat — Adhésion, déclaration, facturationEcominéroEcominéro — Guide de la déclaration PMCB (juillet 2025), boîte à outils producteurs
ADEMEADEME — Filière REP PMCB : éco-organismes agréés, données
Backed by data: Calculator with Valobat PMCB lines
Who takes what
| Eco-organisme | Approved for | Declarations | Typical producers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valobat | Categories 1 and 2 | One a year (it states it is the only PMCB scheme to offer this); simplified regimes under €2M turnover or 100 t ADEME | Mixed ranges, metal, windows, small producers |
| Ecominéro | Category 1 (mineral) | Monthly, online or Excel, 8-digit product codes | Cement, concrete, precast, bricks, tiles, stone |
| Ecomaison | Category 2 | Per its member contract | Wood, paints and mortars, joinery, also furniture producers |
| Valdelia | Category 2 | Per its member contract | Wood, metal, plastics, professional furniture producers |
Rates side by side, 26 product types
| Product type (per tonne, excl. VAT) | Valobat from 1 Jul 2026 Valobat | Ecominéro from 1 Aug 2026 Ecominéro | Ecomaison from 1 Jul 2026 Ecomaison | Valdelia from 1 Jan 2026 Valdelia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement | €7.70 | €10.26 | — | — |
| Concrete blocks | €0.93 | €1.19 | — | — |
| Clay bricks and masonry | €2.54 | €1.35 | — | — |
| Clay roof tiles | €2.54 | €1.35 | — | — |
| Ceramic floor and wall tiles | €3.12 | €1.26 | — | — |
| Building stone | €3.12 | €1.26 | — | — |
| Aggregates, sand and gravel | €0.34 | €0.40 | — | — |
| Steel and metal structure (beams, profiles, tubes) | €1.00 | — | €2.00 | €20.00 |
| Reinforcing steel | €1.00 | — | €2.00 | €20.00 |
| Metal cladding and roofing | €1.00 | — | €2.00 | €20.00 |
| Metal pipes and fittings | €1.00 | — | €15.00 | €20.00 |
| Outdoor metal products (gratings, posts, ramps) | €1.00 | — | €15.00 | €20.00 |
| Metal building hardware | €4.77 | — | €15.00 | €20.00 |
| Metal stairs and guardrails | — | — | €15.00 | €20.00 |
| Rock wool insulation | €58.30 | — | €58.00 | €80.00 |
| Glass wool insulation | €58.94 | — | €58.00 | €80.00 |
| Polyurethane insulation | €93.91 | — | €54.00 | €50.00 |
| Bituminous membranes | €46.95 | — | €54.00 | €80.00 |
| Plaster blocks and products | €22.10 | — | €14.26 | €50.00 |
| Solid wood flooring | €22.95 | — | €34.30 | €30.00 |
| Solid wood decking | €15.66 | — | €23.60 | €30.00 |
| MDF and HDF panels | €54.00 | — | €48.12 | €50.00 |
| Plastic pipes and fittings | €60.72 | — | €54.00 | €60.00 |
| Paints and varnishes, over 25 L or 30 kg | €123.61 | — | €71.00 | €280 |
| Adhesive paste, over 25 kg | €110 | — | €29.00 | €280 |
Bold is the lowest published rate per tonne for that product type. Rates come from each scheme's scale in force on the date shown; the scales do not all cover the same period, so re-check when one is updated. Lines priced per unit, m² or m³ are compared on the product pages.
Worked examples
- Cement maker (category 1 only): Ecominéro €10.26 a tonne or Valobat €7.70. See cement and concrete. Sources (2)ValobatValobat — barèmes PMCBEcominéroEcominéro — Barème à compter du 1er août 2026
- Brickworks (category 1 only): Ecominéro €1.35 a tonne or Valobat €2.54. The opposite ranking to cement. See bricks and roof tiles. Sources (2)ValobatValobat — barèmes PMCBEcominéroEcominéro — Barème à compter du 1er août 2026
- Steel products (category 2): Valobat €1.00, Ecomaison €2.00, Valdelia €20.00 a tonne. See metal products. Sources (2)ValobatValobat — barèmes PMCBEcomaisonEcomaison — Guide des tarifs Bâtiment, 1er juillet 2026
- Bathroom brand with ceramics (category 1) and taps (category 2): one contract at Valobat, or Ecominéro plus Ecomaison or Valdelia. See sanitary ceramics. Sources (2)Journal officielJournal officiel — Avis relatif au champ d'application de la filière REP PMCB, JO du 17 juin 2023 (NOR TREP2315866V)EcominéroEcominéro — Guide de la déclaration PMCB (juillet 2025), boîte à outils producteurs
How to decide, in order
- Sort your range into category 1 and category 2 (see scope and categories). Journal officiel
- Price your real product list at each scheme that can take it.
- Add the cost of the declarations: twelve a year at Ecominéro, one at Valobat. Sources (2)EcominéroEcominéro — Guide de la déclaration PMCB (juillet 2025), boîte à outils producteursValobatValobat — Adhésion, déclaration, facturation
- If you have both categories, compare one Valobat contract with two contracts. Valobat
- Check whether you qualify for a simplified regime (see declarations).
How a representative saves you money here
- We price your product list at every scheme that can take it before you join, which is the decision with the largest effect on the bill.
- We re-check at each tariff update and when your mix changes; you can change eco-organisme at the end of a contract period. ADEME
- We handle the declaration rhythm of the scheme that is cheapest, so a lower rate does not cost you staff time.
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 Valobat always the cheapest because it covers both categories?
No. On our comparison it has the lowest rate for 12 of 26 product types. Fired clay and natural stone are cheaper at Ecominéro, some plastics at Valdelia. Sources (2)ADEMEADEME — Filière REP Éléments d'ameublement (EA)ADEMEADEME — Filière REP PMCB : éco-organismes agréés, données
Can I join two eco-organismes?
Yes, by product category. A producer of mineral and non-mineral products can join Ecominéro for category 1 and Ecomaison or Valdelia for category 2. Sources (2)ADEMEADEME — Filière REP Éléments d'ameublement (EA)ADEMEADEME — Filière REP PMCB : éco-organismes agréés, données
Can I change eco-organisme later?
Yes, under the terms of your member contract, usually at the end of a year. We compare again before each renewal.
Which is easiest for a foreign producer?
Valobat, because it covers both categories in one contract with one annual declaration. Ecominéro's procedure for foreign producers through a representative is still being set up, so we confirm it case by case. ADEME
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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