Collection Systems in France
- EPR Scheme
- Citeo
- Deposit Return
- No
- Collection Streams
- 4
- Last Major Change
- 2024 — Mandatory biodéchets separation
About
France uses a unified 'Papers + packaging' collection system (often yellow bin/bag) combined with separate glass collection. Since 2024, households must have at least one solution for separating biodéchets.
Collection Streams
Important Notes
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France uses a unified 'Papers + packaging' collection system—put packaging loose (not bagged), not nested.
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Since 2024, households must have at least one solution for separating biodéchets (separate collection and/or composting).
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Empty and clean requirements apply—empty well, but don't wash packaging.
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Local colour can differ, but the national trend is one stream for papers + packaging.