- Most waste collection, sorting, treatment, and related services are subject to a reduced VAT rate of 5.5%.
- Collection of bulky waste and sorting of rubble for reuse, as well as organic waste recovery (including methanization), are taxed at 5.5%.
- Collection of waste from illegal dumping and certain valorization services are taxed at the standard VAT rate of 20%.
- Services supporting waste collection and treatment (vehicle rental, maintenance, compacting, and analysis) are also taxed at 5.5%, provided they are specifically for household waste collection vehicles.
Source: bofip.impots.gouv.fr
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
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