Simplified declaration schemes for 2026
To reduce the administrative burden for companies placing small volumes of products on the market, Valobat offers simplified reporting, suitable to the regulations for the Building, Furniture and DIY and gardening EPR schemes.
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To ease the administrative burden on the smallest market players, Valobat offers simplified reporting, suitable to the regulations for the Building, Furniture and DIY and gardening EPR schemes:
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The simplified declaration schemes for Building industry market players
In accordance with the provisions of Article R541-119 of the Environmental Code,
Valobat offers simplified reporting for producers placing small quantities of construction products and materials on the market, based on turnover or the annual tonnage of products and materials placed on the market.
A minimum fee of 80 euros will be charged to everyone to cover Valobat’s administrative fees. Members eligible for simplified reporting may also opt for standard reporting.
Valobat will ensure that the lump sum covers the costs of Building waste management, in the interest of fairness among market players.
Case 1: Your turnover does not exceed 2 Million Euros
Adherents generating under €2 million in annual revenue qualify for the simplified declaration scheme. The eco-contribution is proportional to turnover, with rates varying between 0.06% and 1.22% based on the specific industry sector.
Case 2: You place less than 100 tons of products on the market (Effective from July 1, 2026).
Members who place less than 100 tons of products on the market are eligible for the simplified tonnage-based scheme. Product declaration is made only on 4 product lines based on the following scale;
Simplify your annual declarations for DIY and Gardening Items
Companies placing DIY and Gardening items on the market can take advantage of simplified reporting as of January 2026.
Conditions:
- For companies placing small volumes of DIY and Gardening Items on the market
- Annual market placements must represent less than 10,000 product units, for a total volume of less than 15 tons.
How can I take advantage of this reporting method?
If you choose simplified reporting, the declaration of the number of product units placed on the market must be made in weight bands. Find the bands and the associated fees for 2026 in the table below:
| Produit inférieur à 60 kg | Tarif – € / unité de vente HT |
|---|---|
| inférieur à 1 kg | 0,50 € |
| 1 à 10 kg exclu | 3,20 € |
| 10 à 30 kg exclu | 6,00 € |
| 30 à 60 kg inclus | 10,00 € |
| Produit supérieur à 60 kg | Tarif – € / tonne HT |
|---|---|
| Bois et/ou métal majoritaire | 35,00 € |
| Plastique mono-résine majoritaire | 65,00 € |
| Autres matériaux | 135,00 € |
Note: For everyone, a minimum fee of €80 will be applied to cover Valobat’s administrative costs.
It is not possible to split products between the two declaration schemes.
Advantages of the simplified declaration scheme
Simplicity
Less time-consuming
Compliance
Advantages of the simplified declaration scheme
The simplified declaration scheme is part of the provisions of Article R541-119 of the Environmental Code.
Need help with your declaration?
To answer all your questions about construction waste and support for site declaration.
(free service + call cost) from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
The simplified declaration scheme for furniture component market players
Market players of Furniture Components have had the option of simplified reporting since January 2025.
Conditions:
- For companies placing small volumes of Furniture components on the market
- Annual market placements must represent less than 1000 pieces, for a total volume of less than 15 tons.
How can I take advantage of this reporting method?
If you choose simplified reporting, the declaration of the number of product units placed on the market must be made as follows. The associated fees for 2026 are changing and will now be based on product type; please find them in the table below:
| Rangement | Plan de pose | Siège | Canapé et couchage | Décoration textile | Autres |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 € | 7 € | 1,30 € | 27 € | 0,70 € | 8 € |
Note: For everyone, a minimum fee of €80 will apply to cover Valobat’s administrative costs.
However, it is not possible to split products between the two declaration schemes. Only individually-sold textile decorative items, such as carpets and curtain rods, can be reported under the simplified scheme (event carpeting, sheer/curtains, and acoustic panels are excluded). Custom-made items are also excluded.
Advantages of the simplified declaration scheme
Simplicity
Less time-consuming
Compliance
Advantages of the simplified declaration scheme
The simplified declaration scheme is part of the provisions of Article R541-119 of the Environmental Code.
Need help with your declaration?
To answer all your questions about building waste and support for declaring a construction site.
(free service + call price) from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
The simplified declaration calendar
The reporting and invoicing schedule is adapted to tour needs.
Valobat therefore offers general reporting and simplified reporting for producers placing small quantities of products on the market.
