In line with its commitment to local communities, Léko launched the second edition of its Call for Projects dedicated to local authorities in 2025.
Announced at the end of June 2025 during the Club des Collectivités (Local Authorities Club) meeting, this new edition stood out thanks to its tight schedule, strong mobilization, and concrete, ambitious actions throughout France.
A collective dynamic serving local communities
This second edition confirms the shared commitment of local stakeholders to promoting sorting, reuse, and recycling.
With 25 winners, spread from Jura to Allier, Rhône to Drôme, Isère to Nord, and Île-de-France, the initiative illustrates the territorial scope and diversity of the initiatives undertaken.
A total of 33 projects were selected, with nearly three-quarters of the funding allocated to improving selective collection, setting up sorting facilities outside the home, and raising residents' awareness of sorting practices.
Léko has mobilized €2.1 million to support these projects and assist local authorities in their environmental ambitions.
Across France, local authorities are trialing new approaches to simplify sorting and improve recycling performance.
Here are some examples of initiatives supported by Léko as part of this call for projects:
- Bièvre Est Community of Municipalities (Isère)
The local authority is changing its waste collection system: packaging, which was previously dropped off at recycling centers, will now be collected door-to-door every two weeks, directly from residents' homes. At the same time, household waste collection will change from weekly to fortnightly. The objective is clear: to encourage waste reduction and double sorting performance in the area. - SICTOM Nord Allier
SICTOM Nord Allier has decided to reverse the usual approach: selective collection (packaging and paper) is now carried out door-to-door, while residual household waste must be deposited at voluntary drop-off points. This approach aims to encourage residents to sort their waste by making the logistics of managing the yellow bin more convenient. - SICTOM Région Montluçonnaise and SICTOM Sud Allier
These two unions have introduced transparent bags for household waste to encourage better sorting at source. The initial results are very encouraging: a reduction of more than 30% in household waste and a 15% increase in selective collection. - Vercors Massif (Isère)
The region is continuing to roll out cardboard recycling bins in public spaces. These facilities make it easier to dispose of bulky packaging and reduce congestion in individual bins. - Jura Department
The department is stepping up the installation of sorting bins for packaging and paper, particularly at popular tourist sites, to make it easy for visitors to sort their waste even when they are on the move. - RIVED (Île-de-France) and Communauté de Communes du Pays de Saillans et du Crestois (Drôme)
These two local authorities worked with residents to improve selective collection points. Nudges, which are communication tools that change certain elements of the decision-maker's environment to encourage them to act more effectively, have been deployed to make sorting areas more visible, attractive, and widely used. - City of Vichy (Allier) and SITOM Sud Rhône (Rhône)
In Vichy and the SITOM Sud Rhône area, waste sorting now extends to public spaces thanks to the installation of dual-stream bins, which allow packaging to be separated from household waste. - SMICTOM de la Bièvre (Isère) and Département de l’Allier
To raise awareness, these local authorities now use virtual reality headsets during events. These immersive tools are deployed in schools, markets, and at the foot of buildings to raise public awareness of waste sorting in a more fun and participatory way. - Allier Sorting Center Sorting
Two new devices equipped with artificial intelligence have been installed on the sorting line. These technologies automatically identify and separate recyclable waste, thereby improving the quality of sorting and recycling performance.
A shared ambition for performance and proximity
Through this call for projects, Léko confirms its commitment to supporting local communities in implementing concrete solutions tailored to their needs.
By supporting diverse and innovative local initiatives, Léko is helping to change sorting practices, strengthen ties with residents, and make sorting a permanent part of everyone's daily routine.