EPR Building: between regulatory hope and field reality, an expected overhaul
A promising system in great difficulty
Coming into force in May 2023, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for building products and materials (PMCB) had an ambitious goal: to finance a large-scale construction waste Scheme and recycling Scheme . On paper, the scheme promised to be a virtuous lever for the circular economy, in line with the principles of the AGEC law.
But almost two years after its implementation, the observation is clear: the results are not meeting expectations. While more than 6,000 collection points have been opened in France, their accessibility remains very uneven, and only 20% of waste volumes are actually recovered via this circuit. Even worse, for certain waste categories (wood, metal, plaster), the recovery rate is capped at 7%, according to figures put forward by the French Building Federation (FFB).
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 and operational waste collection is hampered by logistical obstacles, opaque communication, and an organization that is still immature. The Building Federation is sounding the alarm: without greater visibility on price increases and without real control over the use of the funds collected, theEPR Scheme is becoming a source of misunderstanding and even exasperation.
The situation is all the more worrying given that a government moratorium was announced in March 2025 to temporarily suspend certain obligations. While this moratorium will allow for a period of consultation, it also raises doubts: will it lead to a radical overhaul or merely cosmetic adjustments?
Ongoing consultation, but high expectations
The Ministry for Ecological Transition has confirmed the launch of a major consultation with all stakeholders (businesses, local authorities, eco-organizations, trade unions). The aim is to make the EPR truly operational, adapted to the realities on the ground, and economically sustainable.
But for many entrepreneurs in the sector, this discussion phase must lead to structural reform: price transparency, shared governance, better distribution of responsibilities, digital tools to streamline management, etc.
An opportunity to transform
TheEPR Scheme , despite its chaotic beginnings, remains a fundamental initiative for the future of the sector and the environment. But for it to succeed, it will need to rely on robust tools, transparent governance, and the commitment of all stakeholders.
At CompliancR, we are ready to support this transformation by placing compliance, simplicity and environmental performance at the heart of the practices of construction professionals.
CompliancR: supporting construction professionals in the complexity of EPR
At CompliancR, we share this observation: the building EPR is a project in the making, and its success depends on total data control, process automation, and flawless traceability.
Our AI platform automatically identifies products subject to EPR, calculates eco-contributions by category, and generates compliant declarations, regardless of the Scheme . Thanks to centralized information and simplified management, construction companies can finally regain control over their EPR obligations and anticipate price or regulatory changes.