Languedoc Roussillon Matériaux Plans to Double Recycling Capacity by 2030
LRM aims to ramp up recycling efforts, targeting 260,000 tons by 2030 with strategic land acquisitions and new technology.
Key Points
- • LRM plans to double recycling volume to 260,000 tons by 2030.
- • Acquired 19 hectares of land for expansion in Lunel and Saturargues.
- • Investment of €5 million expected to create 15 new jobs.
- • New waste disposal site to open in early 2026, enhancing local recycling efforts.
Languedoc Roussillon Matériaux (LRM) has initiated an ambitious plan to double its recycling volume from 130,000 tons to 260,000 tons by 2030. This initiative includes the acquisition of 19 hectares of land across Lunel and Saturargues to enhance its recycling operations.
LRM's director, Pierre Ucciani, emphasized the importance of this expansion during a recent meeting with local mayors, pointing out that the company currently processes 400,000 tons of construction waste annually. To improve efficiency, the company will install new sorting and crushing technology, facilitating better recycling practices and reducing the reliance on primary resources.
In addition to increasing its recycling capabilities, this expansion is expected to extend the lifespan of LRM's primary limestone deposit, potentially prolonging extraction activities until 2037 after seeking state approval. The investment for this project totals €5 million, which includes €3.5 million for 13 hectares in Lunel and €1.5 million for 6 hectares in Saturargues, and it is projected to create around 15 new jobs.
Moreover, LRM plans to construct a professional waste disposal site, slated to open in the first quarter of 2026. This site will feature a low-carbon concrete plant, a training center for equipment operators, and an area for truck parking, alongside plans for energy self-sufficiency through photovoltaic panels.