The objective of this operation, carried out by state services, was to prevent fires in sorting centers and protect populations and the environment. These controls aim to identify risks, ensure deficiencies are corrected, and remind operators of their obligations.
The waste management sector is particularly exposed to fire risk, accounting for nearly a quarter of accidents in facilities classified for environmental protection (ICPE) nationwide. Half of these incidents concern sorting, transit, and waste aggregation activities. Periods of high heat exacerbate this issue.
In Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, inspections focused on the proper functioning of fire detection and fighting systems, waste storage conditions, and accessibility for emergency services. The main non-conformities involved faulty firefighting or detection equipment, difficulties in access for firefighters, and exceeding authorized waste quantities.
These shortcomings must be corrected by the operators. State services will monitor the compliance of the sites. This vigilance is part of the ongoing commitment of the state to industrial safety in the region.
