French households throw out more rubbish despite ‘incentive’ bin fees Schemes like ‘pay-per-bin’ do not encourage people to reduce general waste, say campaigners
Dordogne residents ready for court battle over ‘incentive’ bin charges The new rubbish collection fees do not convince people to reduce waste but do increase fly tipping, say campaigners
Bin collection fees in France: what changes do you need to know about? A system of ‘incentive charges’ is set to expand to most homes despite opposition ‘Pay per wheelie bin’ rubbish charge set to expand across France France considers €3 per bin collection charge Is home composting now mandatory in France?
New bin law, keyboxes, vacant homes: French property updates Our pick of property stories about France that you may have missed
Seven questions about new obligatory composting law in France We look at concerns readers have about the rules to sort biowaste from 2024
Explainer: the rules about composting from January 1 in France We look at the new responsibilities for both individuals and local authorities
Are you (and your council) ready for obligatory compost law in France? Different areas have different policies - we take a tour of some
Do not put biodegradable plastic bags with compost in France Many contain chemicals that can only be decomposed by industrial means
Stroke victim in Dordogne faces €2,000 a year waste collection bill Disposing of husband’s incontinence pads now involves driving to find card-operated collection bins and a large bill
How much has the ‘rubbish bin’ tax for French homes risen this year? In line with rises in the taxe foncière across France, the taxe sur les ordures ménagères , which pays for bin collection, has risen too. We look at how much it has risen and why.
How to dispose of different waste items in France What to bin, what to return and what to recycle? Our guide on how to manage your household waste efficiently
Busman’s holiday as binman gathers litter on epic Paris-Marseille walk Social media star Ludovic Franceschet is on an 800-km trek between the two cities to raise awareness about the scourge of dropping rubbish
‘Ten recycling bins in Belgium was easy compared to French system’ ‘Why is it so difficult to recycle in my village?’ wondered writer Samantha David, so she rang the council to ask them French homeowners challenge ‘pay per bag’ waste charge Change to recycling rules in France and what can go in yellow bins Maggots, protests: Dordogne reacts to ‘pay-as-you-throw’ waste system
Historic Dordogne streets too small for new card-swipe rubbish bins ‘Old town’ areas must pay more for door-to-door collection leading to claims of urban discrimination French home waste collection charge on rise - who pays this and how? Total rubbish: Scam over new household bins in France ‘New bins only make recycling in France more difficult’ Dordogne: Do I need a special card to make a visit to the tip? Donkeys collect the bins to help keep French village clean
Sacked suicide dustman was over limit, claims firm The company which sacked a rubbish collection lorry driver for drinking on the job, who later shot himself with the dismissal letter at his feet, has complained of death threats after the story was covered by the media.
Covid-19: Separate bin bag for virus-link items New directives have been issued for throwing away used tissues, masks and disposable gloves from households in France.
Pay-per-bag waste tax to start in France Dordogne is to become the first department to charge all its households a separate bill for waste disposal.
Planes, trains, and refuse collections First of 36 days of rail strikes, airline braces for more disruption as unions call another two-day walkout, while refuse and energy workers also launch disputes