Recycling and household waste centres

• Since 2025, all recyclable packaging (plastic, metal, cardboard) should be placed loose in the bin with the yellow lid.
• Glass goes in the green container: bottles, jars, and pots.
• Non-recyclable waste (food scraps not composted, tissues, nappies, very dirty packaging) goes in the grey or burgundy bin depending on where you are, enclosed in a black bin bag.
• Organic waste (peelings, coffee grounds, wilted flowers, etc.) should be disposed of in the brown bin or taken to food/compost collection points.

On average, a French person produces 525 kg of household waste per year.

Sort better:

• Empty packaging (no need to wash), put into the yellow bin loose, without a closed bag.
• Flatten cardboard and plastic bottles to optimise space in the yellow bin.
• Use multi-compartment bins at home to make sorting easier.
• Request a compost bin from the local council.
• Check the ‘Info-tri’ recycling symbols on packaging. These labels help you sort more efficiently.

Plan ahead:

• Before leaving, remember to bring reusable items such as water bottles, bags, food containers, and cutlery.
• Transfer toiletries into small containers rather than buying new ones when you arrive.
• Choose bulk products whenever possible.
• Always have your water bottle, bags, and containers with you when shopping.

Reduce the production of waste:

• Say no to single-use items like disposable bags and cutlery.
• Limit purchases to essentials and avoid unnecessary items.
• Opt for reusable items such as cloth bags.
• Sort your waste and take specific items to the appropriate collection points.
• Avoid single-use plastics and bottled water.
• Avoid buying over-packaged products.

Over 80% of French people recycle their packaging, how about you?

• Collection points are available 24/7 in the 12 towns and villages throughout the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, so you can dispose of organic waste, which is then transformed into compost that can be used by local farmers.
• Use a compost container provided free of charge on request (or your own container), without a plastic bag (paper bags are permitted). Empty at least twice a week, wash regularly, and place a piece of paper or cardboard at the bottom to absorb liquids.
• A badge or the INCITAT app may sometimes be required to access secure collection points, to prevent unwanted waste.

• There are eleven household waste centres across the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, and two green waste platforms are managed by the local council.
• Simplified access to the centres in Grimaud, Cavalaire-sur-Mer, and Sainte-Maxime is available if you sign up to the user portal, with automatic licence plate recognition and centralised payments.

Register here.

Types of waste accepted and sorted on site to be given a second life: bulky items, textiles, WEEE, green waste, batteries, oils, etc.

Grimaud Household waste centres opening hours..

• Check out the mobile app ‘Mes Déchets | Golfe’ or the website mesdechets‑golfe.com to find out about collection days in your area.
• The ‘Allo Encombrants’ service requires registration: by phone on the toll-free number +33 (0) 800 732 122, Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5:30pm, or online via this link.