Cigarette Butt Recycling and Collection in Paris

Turnkey integrated service for headquarters, office buildings and organisations in Paris. Ashtrays Made in France, regional logistics network, full traceability included.

  • Turnkey integrated service in Paris and across Île-de-France
  • Local logistics network — coverage Paris, Hauts-de-Seine, Seine-Saint-Denis, Val-de-Marne
  • Quarterly waste transfer note for your CSR and regulatory audits

More than 700 sites equipped across continental Europe — they trust us

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Decathlon
Mondial Relay
Clef Verte
SPIE Batignolles
Easy to Change ashtray installed on site in Paris

Our cigarette butt collection and recycling service in Paris

Paris and Île-de-France concentrate the highest density of corporate headquarters in continental Europe — from La Défense to the central arrondissements, from Saint-Denis to Boulogne-Billancourt. For HR, facilities management and sustainability directors, managing cigarette butts has become an increasingly structured topic: between French workplace smoking ban (Loi Évin), CSRD reporting requirements for large companies and the broader framework of the AGEC Law (Article L.541-10-1 of the French Environment Code). Easy to Change is a French company manufacturing in northern France, working with a network of local logistics partners to serve large organisations across continental Europe.

700+ equipped sites in Europe
24h quote response time
Made in EU manufactured in France

An integrated service, so you can focus on what matters

Our teams handle the audit, installation, collection rounds and reporting. You get a single point of contact, across continental Europe, with no complex administrative overhead on your side.

Turnkey service

Installation, collection, reporting, waste transfer note: everything is included in the service.

Made in Picardie

Ashtrays manufactured in France, rooted in Picardie (Somme). Certified fire-safe hood, lifetime warranty.

Quarterly waste transfer note included

Document for your Ecovadis, ISO 14001 and CSRD audits.

European compliance

Compatible with the EU SUP Directive (2019/904), CSRD (EU 2022/2464) and national waste management frameworks across the EU, with no administrative burden on your side.

Our specific expertise for Paris and Île-de-France

Every territory has its economic and logistical specificities. Here is how we adapt our service to your local context.

Corporate headquarters at La Défense

For multinational corporations and headquarters at La Défense, structured cigarette butt management has become part of the site image and CSRD reporting. We equip office buildings with Easy Premium ashtrays and organise regular collections via local logistics partners — with quarterly reporting compatible with the usual audit standards (CSRD, EcoVadis, ISO 14001).

Tertiary buildings in central Paris

In central arrondissements (1st through 9th), our Easy Eco solutions integrate into existing buildings without altering the architecture. Matte-finished steel, custom colours (RAL or Pantone), discreet placement at entrances and inner courtyards.

Saint-Denis Plaine Commune business district

For the headquarters and office towers in Saint-Denis (Generali, SFR, Veolia HQ), our Easy Premium range offers high-capacity ashtrays with certified fire-retardant lids, compatible with site safety requirements.

Easy to Change ashtray installed in front of an office building
Office site installation
The user gesture on an Easy to Change ashtray
The right gesture, on site
Anthracite ashtray at a building entrance
Premium building entrance
Easy to Change awareness posters
Awareness posters
How much does it cost in Paris?

Receive pricing tailored to your activity by email

The price depends on the number of sites, the collection frequency and the plan chosen. Tell us your context in Paris and we send you a tailored pricing grid within 24 business hours.

  • No commitment on your side
  • Pricing valid for 30 days
  • Comparable with your current provider
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Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions on our service in Paris

Does Easy to Change serve all of Paris and Île-de-France?
Yes. We serve clients across Paris (all arrondissements) and the wider Île-de-France region (La Défense, Saint-Denis, Boulogne-Billancourt, Nanterre, Cergy). For multi-site clients with locations across France or continental Europe, we adapt the logistics planning accordingly.
What is the fine for cigarette butt littering in France?
France sanctions cigarette butt littering on public space with a €68 fine under Article R633-6 of the French Penal Code, which can rise to €180 in case of non-payment within 45 days. The sanction applies to the individual smoker, not the company, but the site image and reputation are directly affected.
What is the difference between material recycling and energy recovery?
Material recycling separates the components and transforms the acetate filter into reusable plastic granulate (street furniture, insulation). Energy recovery burns the cigarette butt in cement plants as fuel. Detailed comparison →
What are the legal obligations on cigarette butts?
The EU SUP Directive 2019/904 mandates Extended Producer Responsibility for tobacco products across all EU Member States, including France (AGEC law, article L. 541-10-1), and equivalent national transpositions in Germany (EWKFondsG), the Netherlands and Belgium. Details of obligations →

Ready to start collection in Paris?

Turnkey integrated service, across Île-de-France. Free audit, quote within 24h, no commitment.