The European Metropolis of Lille (MEL) continues to carry out ambitious actions in terms of ecological transition, with an investment of 45 million euros to modernize the Halluin sorting center. This flagship project aims to improve the performance of recyclable waste sorting while simplifying the daily gesture of users. It is part of a global dynamic of optimizing waste management and reducing the ecological footprint of the territory.
The future Halluin sorting center will be designed to meet the challenges of tomorrow. It will offer increased performance in sorting plastics, with a more precise separation of rigid packaging and flexible plastics, in order to maximize their recycling. The design of the center provides for great modularity to adapt to the evolution of needs, while taking into account strict environmental criteria, such as the preservation of ecological zones and the implementation of automatic detection and extinction systems to prevent fire risks. These innovations will guarantee a safer, more flexible and more efficient sorting center in the long term.
With this modernization, the MEL intends not only to simplify the sorting of waste for the inhabitants, but also to increase the amount of recycled packaging. The extension of sorting instructions to the whole territory, launched in January 2025, is an additional step to improve waste management and strengthen the ecological responsibility of citizens. The future Halluin sorting center, which should be operational in 2027, will be an essential link in this policy. In parallel, preparatory work has already been undertaken to adapt the existing equipment and prepare the land for the complete modernization of the site.
This project is part of a long -term plan for sorting waste in the metropolis. The MEL has already recorded promising results thanks to the modernization of the Lille-Loos sorting center, which has recycled an additional 1,300 tonnes of plastic packaging, or approximately 2.2 kg per capita and per year in addition. Such a performance demonstrates the effectiveness of these modernized centers and the direct impact on the reduction of cremated waste. Ultimately, this initiative will contribute to more economical resource management, with better valuation of recyclable materials. The challenge is to reduce the volume of residual household waste and facilitate recycling, while raising users aware of good sorting practices. This project marks a key step in the ecological transition of MEL, strengthening the territory’s commitment to a more sustainable future and more responsible waste management.
