A promising system in dire straits

Coming into force in May 2023, Extended Producer ResponsibilityEPR for building products and materials (PMCB) had an ambitious goal: to finance a large-scale Scheme for collecting and recycling building waste. On paper, the scheme appeared to be a virtuous lever for the circular economy, in line with the principles of the AGEC law.

However, almost two years after its launch, the results have not lived up to expectations. Although over 6,000 collection points have been opened in France, their accessibility remains highly uneven, and only 20% of waste volumes are actually taken back via this circuit. Worse still, for certain categories of waste (wood, metal, plaster), the take-back rate is as low as 7%, according to figures provided by the Fédération Française du Bâtiment (FFB).

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An effective contribution, a failing service

Today, companies pay their eco-contributions to eco-organizations... but struggle to see the benefits. The promise of free, operational take-back of waste comes up against logistical obstacles, opaque communication and a still immature organization. The Fédération du bâtiment is sounding the alarm: without better visibility on tariff increases, and without any real control over the use of the funds collected, the BuildingEPR Scheme is becoming a source of incomprehension, even exasperation.

The situation is all the more worrying in that a government moratorium was announced in March 2025 to temporarily suspend certain obligations. While this moratorium opens the way for a phase of consultation, it also raises doubts: will it involve an in-depth overhaul or merely cosmetic adjustments?

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Ongoing consultation, but high expectations

The French Ministry of Ecological Transition has confirmed the launch of a major consultation with all stakeholders (companies, local authorities, eco-organizations, trade unions). The aim: to make the EPR bâtiment truly operational, adapted to the realities on the ground and economically sustainable.

But for many of the sector's entrepreneurs, this discussion phase must lead to a structural overhaul: pricing transparency, shared governance, better division of responsibilities, digital tools to streamline management, etc.

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An opportunity to be transformed

TheEPR Building Scheme , despite its chaotic beginnings, remains a fundamental initiative for the future of the industry and the environment. But if it is to succeed, it will need to be underpinned by robust tools, transparent governance and the commitment of all stakeholders.

At CompliancR, we're ready to support this transformation by placing compliance, simplicity and environmental performance at the heart of building professionals' practices.

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CompliancR : helping construction professionals cope with EPR complexity

At CompliancRwe agree: EPR building is a work in progress, and its success depends on total control of data, automation of processes, and flawless traceability.

Our AI platform automatically identifies products subject to EPR, calculates eco-contributions by category, and generates compliant declarations, whatever the Scheme concerned. Thanks to centralized information and simplified management, construction companies can finally regain control over their EPR obligations, and anticipate changes in tariffs or regulations.