Waste Collection disruptions in Rennes Métropole Due to Severe Weather
Rennes, France – January 5, 2026 – Rennes Métropole has announced important disruptions to waste and recycling collection services due to hazardous weather conditions and associated traffic restrictions.an orange-level snow and ice alert issued by Météo France,coupled with prefectural decrees limiting heavy goods vehicle traffic,are impacting collection schedules.
Specifically, all waste collections scheduled for Monday, January 5th, during the afternoon have been cancelled.Furthermore, collections planned for the morning of Tuesday, January 6th, are also suspended, with limited exceptions for certain areas within the city of Rennes itself.
Rennes Métropole and its service providers are actively working to reschedule affected collections in the coming days. Residents are advised to monitor updates,which will be published on the Rennes Métropole website and available by calling 0 223 622 622.
To facilitate potential catch-up collections, residents are requested to leave their bins at the curb no later than Tuesday evening, January 13th. this will allow collection crews to efficiently address outstanding pickups as conditions improve and routes are finalized.
Authorities emphasize the importance of resident cooperation during this period of inclement weather and logistical challenges. Continued monitoring of official communication channels is encouraged for the most up-to-date data regarding waste collection services.