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EPR Building: an under-exploited opportunity for craftsmen

Too many craftsmen are still unaware that they can benefit from free collection points for their waste... as long as they comply with the EPR. A requirement which, if properly managed, can also become an asset in terms of image and local differentiation.
Written by
Lucas Sichère
Published on
2025-06-05

EPR PMCB: an obligation for all marketers... even the smallest ones

Since 2023, the PMCBEPR Scheme (Building Products and Materials) has required companies that manufacture, import or market building materials to register with an eco-organization and pay an eco-contribution.

What many SMEs, craftsmen and local manufacturers don't yet know is that this registration also gives them access to a network of free collection points throughout France. It's a practical alternative to fee-paying landfill sites, and a simple solution for managing construction site waste without adding to your costs.

Operational and economic leverage... often ignored

Behind the administrative obligation, the EPR is also a lever for better structuring waste management and reducing hidden costs. For companies that play the game:

  • Easier access to approved collection points ;

  • Reduce waste management costs;

  • Better traceability and regulatory security.

On the other hand, ignoring this obligation can lead to sanctions, or gradual exclusion from projects subject to CSR or eco-conditionality criteria.

Adopting a voluntary approach: a real plus in the eyes of customers

At a time when public and private tenders are increasingly incorporating environmental criteria, voluntary compliance can be a differentiating factor.

Demonstrating an approach to sorting, recycling or taking back waste via recognized eco-organizations means :

  • Reassure your customers;

  • Promote your local know-how;

  • Strengthen your credibility in the face of low-cost competition.

Today, craftsmen who anticipate environmental requirements are the ones who will win tomorrow's projects.

CompliancR : simplifying the registration and management of your EPR Bâtiment

At CompliancR, we help craftsmen, small businesses and building manufacturers to :

  • Register in just a few minutes with the eco-organization corresponding to their activity (Valobat, Ecomaison, etc.);

  • Calculate their eco-contributions automatically, without having to decipher pricing grids;

  • Manage their declarations independently, with traceable and exportable data;

Our solution is designed for structures of all sizes: no jargon, no complex integration, just clear, fast, stress-free compliance.

Are you a craftsman? Turn EPR into a local competitive advantage.

Get started today: register and manage your compliance with CompliancR.

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