That dented spade, that bent rake, that leaky watering can... Rather than letting them gather dust, discover how they can be turned into real works of art.
From March 7 until mid-June, Ecomaison is launching the second edition of the Recycl'expo. This year, it will be held in nearly 100 towns across France.
With Ecomaison, give a second life to the objects in your home
Furniture, bedding, games and toys, do-it-yourself and garden items, building or home renovation materials... When you don't know what to do with them, Ecomaison has the solution!
Local solutions for your used products
Have it repaired
Access the list of certified repairers
Donate or recycle
Discover our collection points
What is eco-participation?
Collecting household products and materials, organizing collection, encouraging re-use or ensuring recycling... Eco-participation finances all these actions. It is included in the sale price of new products to equip and renovate your home.
What happens to your used items?
Whether they find a second life in being useful to someone else, are transformed into recycled material for the manufacture of new objects, or become a source of energy: Ecomaison's ambition is to achieve zero waste.
Key figures
1,7
million
of tons
collected by 2024
97
%
recovery :
reuse, recycling,
energy recovery
12 000
points collection
throughout France
+
630
partners of the
Social and Solidarity Economy
Discover also
Repair Bonus
Repairs are an excellent solution. By prolonging the life of your objects, you save money and preserve the planet's resources. With the Repair Bonus, Ecomaison helps you adopt the right reflexes.
Think about the trade-in
Retailers selling furniture, bedding, toys, DIY and garden equipment, building products and building materials are obliged to take back your used objects and products, subject to certain conditions. Find out more about this practical option in your local store!
Take advantage of eco-modulation
Your eco-participation can be modulated according to your eco-design efforts.
Advice and inspiration
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Toy Rescue Mission: Free activities to save them from the trash!
Are your kids ready to become toy superheroes? What should you do with broken or unwanted toys? Should you put them in the recycling bin, the trash can, at a recycling center, or in a drop-off bin at a store? It’s not always easy to know what to do… Good news! To help parents and kids make the right choices…
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Ruben Gérard: the artist in the spotlight at Recycl'Expo
From dented hammers to giant sculptures, painter Ruben Gérard reinvents recycling with Ecomaison. His mission? To prove that recycling is also an act of creation. The art of seeing beyond rust In his studio, Ruben Gérard observes a worn-out hammer as others might contemplate a masterpiece. A painter and illustrator with a visual universe...
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Recycling is also an act of creation: discover the Recycl'expo
Rusty barbecues, dented wheelbarrows, worn-out pruning shears… What if your old gardening and DIY tools were transformed into monumental sculptures? That’s the bold challenge Ecomaison took on in 2025 with the Recycl’expo. This year, the exhibition—featuring fun activities—is touring nearly 100 cities across France for three months, starting March 7, to revolutionize…