In Vendée, recycled waste accounts for 75% of all waste collected, making it one of the best-performing departments in France. Find all the practical information you need about waste management in La Tranche sur Mer so you can continue to sort your waste properly during your stay.

Waste collection


La Tranche sur Mer is divided into two collection areas according to the schedule and types of waste below. Household waste and packaging are collected door-to-door. Glass and paper must be deposited at voluntary collection points.
   

Recycling centres

There are various voluntary waste collection points throughout the municipality. You can drop off your pre-sorted waste there: household waste, packaging (bulk), glass and paper.

Please note: the household waste bins are only accessible with the ‘Waste Pass’ provided to residents of the municipality.
 

In Vendée, all packaging is sorted!


In Vendée, nothing could be simpler! All packaging is sorted and must be placed in yellow bags or dedicated bins at voluntary collection points.