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Waste Meetings 2026 is an international conference on waste management, recycling, and circular economy, taking place in Lyon, France on 25-26 November 2026.
Dates
25–26 Nov 2026
City / country
Lyon, France
Venue
Double Mixte
Event overview
Waste Meetings 2026 is dedicated to advancing the treatment, recycling, and recovery of waste. This two-day event will feature targeted meetings and relevant conferences aimed at providing access to innovations and technical processes in the waste management sector.
It will take place at Double Mixte in Lyon, France, alongside other significant events in the industry. Waste Meetings 2026 takes place in Lyon, France.
TL;DR
Waste Meetings is a two-day Lyon working session on the operational side of waste and the circular economy: separate collection schemes, sorting-centre performance, biowaste and composting, energy recovery, landfill diversion and the digital traceability that French producers and collectors now have to document.
Exhibitors will gain visibility among key decision-makers in the waste management industry, opportunities to showcase innovative solutions, and the chance to establish valuable business connections. The format allows for personalized meetings that enhance engagement and collaboration. Meet qualified buyers and partners including Waste Treatment and Recycling Equipment Suppliers, Consultants in Waste Management Solutions, Technology Providers for Waste Processing.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Location & Facilities
Double Mixte, Villeurbanne (Lyon), France
Double Mixte in Lyon typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Food options
On-site catering
On-site diningParking: Double Mixte in Lyon typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at Double Mixte for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
Who runs the show
abe - advanced business events
How the last edition performed
This edition
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Visitors: 2,026
Next edition
Not announced yet
Edition recap
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
On 2026-11-25 to 2026-11-26, Waste Meetings 2026 in Lyon covering Waste Treatment Technologies, Recycling Equipment and Solutions, Composting Systems and Organic Recovery, Energy Recover gives trade buyers a single calendar window to compare suppliers, validate specs on the stand, and book follow-ups before the next buying cycle - especially when your roadmap matches the published exhibitor profile.
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
Digital buyer journeys
What digital buyer journeys means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.
Sustainability in procurement
What sustainability in procurement means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.
Automation and labour efficiency
What automation and labour efficiency means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.
Regional supply-chain resilience
What regional supply-chain resilience means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.
Hybrid engagement models
What hybrid engagement models means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.
Latest updates from across the market.
France Waste Recycling Market (2025-2031) | Trends, Outlook & Forecast
ReadFrance Waste Management News Monitoring
ReadFrance Waste Management Market to Hit $85.11 Bn by 2030 - Nextmsc
ReadFrance Waste Management Market (2024-2029)
ReadWaste management news | France in English
ReadWaste Management in France Industry Analysis, 2026 - IBISWorld
ReadPlan your trip

A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
QUICK'HOT BY GTS
Closest listed option to the venue with breakfast (paid), free Wi-Fi and room service; guest rating about 4.7. Approx. nightly band for late November, walkable to the halls in about 12 minutes.
ibis budget Lyon Villeurbanne
2-star budget hotel with breakfast (paid), free Wi-Fi, paid parking, air conditioning, pet-friendly; guest rating about 3.6. Approx. band; the parking makes it a sensible base for a van crew.
B&B HOTEL Lyon Caluire Cité Internationale
3-star eco-certified hotel with breakfast (paid), free Wi-Fi, parking, air conditioning, pet-friendly; guest rating about 3.9. Approx. band; about 20 minutes on foot or one short TCL hop to the venue.
Hôtel des Congrès by Arteloge
3-star hotel listed near Double Mixte with breakfast, free Wi-Fi, parking, air conditioning, bar and restaurant; guest rating about 4.1. Approx. band, at the upper end of midscale for a late-November trade week.
Cité Internationale hotel district (book by brand)
Approx. band for 4-star rooms in the Cité Internationale and Part-Dieu districts; specific properties are not verified in this listing, so book by brand and check the TCL connection to Villeurbanne before confirming.
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
metro/tram/bus (TCL network)
Validate the ticket at the start of each journey. Use the TCL journey planner to pick the line and stop closest to Double Mixte; allow 20 to 30 minutes from Part-Dieu with one connection.
Rhonexpress tram-train
Airport express link in about 30 minutes, then TCL onward to Villeurbanne. Buy at the airport station or online; the ticket is separate from TCL passes.
taxi (airport)
Useful with exhibition material or for late arrivals; the trip is roughly 30 to 45 minutes depending on traffic on the A43 and ring road.
rideshare (Uber, Bolt)
App pickup zones apply at the airport; from Part-Dieu the ride is short and usually quicker than waiting at a rank at peak hours.
taxi (city)
Short cross-city ride; worth it when carrying samples or when a conference session overruns.
walk
Several hotels sit roughly 0.9 to 1.5 km from the venue, walkable in 10 to 20 minutes; keep a waterproof layer for late-November rain.
bike share (Velo'v)
Lyon's bike-share network is useful in dry weather; check for a dock near the venue before setting off, as availability varies around event days.
parking (venue)
On-site parking is available at Double Mixte, which matters for exhibitors and for visitors carrying equipment; confirm access hours and whether pre-booking is required.
Plan your trip
Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.

Weather
Late November in Lyon is cool and often overcast: daytime highs around 9 to 11C, nights near 3 to 5C, and roughly 9 to 12 rain days across the month, sometimes with mistral-driven wind that makes it feel colder. Frost is possible on clear nights, and rain tends to arrive in showery spells rather than all-day downpours, so a compact umbrella and a waterproof layer cover most transfers between hotels and Double Mixte. All halls are indoor, but the walk from the tram stop, car park or nearby hotels is exposed.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
EU SIM cards roam at domestic rates across France under EU roaming rules, so visitors from other member states can use their existing data plan; check fair-use limits if you plan heavy tethering on the stand. French prepaid SIMs and eSIMs from Orange, SFR, Bouygues and Free are sold at Lyon-Saint Exupery, Part-Dieu and city-centre shops, with 4G and 5G coverage dense across Lyon and Villeurbanne. Venue Wi-Fi availability and passwords at Double Mixte are set by the organiser or venue, so confirm on arrival and plan a mobile hotspot for live demos. France uses Type E sockets at 230V (Type C plugs also fit), so bring an adapter for UK, US or Swiss plugs.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Language on the floor
French is the working language of the waste sector and of most stand conversations; the organiser publishes its site in French and English. Open with 'bonjour' before a question, and ask in advance for English-speaking staff if your French is limited.
Greetings and pace
A handshake on arrival and departure is standard in French business settings, with surnames and company roles exchanged early. Meetings start with a short introduction rather than straight product talk, and pushing immediately into price can close a conversation down.
Lunch hours
French lunch runs roughly 12:00 to 14:00 and many local businesses slow down in that window. Staff your stand through it, since visitors often use the quieter hour to talk to exhibitors, and book restaurant tables in Villeurbanne or Cité Internationale ahead if you are hosting.
Tickets and tipping
Validate every TCL ticket on boarding; inspectors do check and fines are issued on the spot. Service is included in French restaurant bills, so a small rounding up is enough for taxis and cafes.
Registration and security
Carry photo ID to collect your badge and keep it visible in the halls. Arrive early on the first morning of 25 November 2026 to clear registration and security without missing an opening session.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Book to Lyon-Saint Exupery (LYS), the region's main scheduled airport, and avoid tight connections on the evening of 26 November since Wednesday and Thursday departures from Lyon fill quickly in the pre-weekend business window. Direct services from major European hubs are the simplest option; travellers from cities without a direct link should route through a hub with a protected connection rather than self-connecting. Add the Rhonexpress ticket (approx. EUR 16 to 17) or a taxi (approx. EUR 50 to 70) to your budget for the airport to city leg, and keep a rail alternative via Paris Part-Dieu in reserve if flights sell out. Fares quoted elsewhere on this page are planning bands only, so confirm live prices before purchase.
Whether you need a Schengen short-stay visa for a two-day business visit to Lyon depends on your nationality; the France-Visas business-trip page lists the applicable cases and required documents.
Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.
Apply through France-Visas and your local French consulate; bring an invitation or registration confirmation from Waste Meetings for the business purpose if requested.
OfficialGet to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Use the nearest international airport serving Lyon; Metro, train or taxi links are typically available to the venue district.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Double Mixte: Approx. 940 m from Double Mixte: QUICK'HOT BY GTS; Villeurbanne, approx. 1.4 km from Double Mixte: ibis budget Lyon Villeurbanne; Caluire / Cité Internationale, approx. 1.5 km from Double Mixte: B&B HOTEL Lyon Caluire Cité Internationale.
Ride-hail: Uber and Bolt both operate across Lyon and Villeurbanne, and are widely used for short hops between Part-Dieu, the Cité Internationale hotels and Double Mixte. At Lyon-Saint Exupery, use the designated app pickup zone rather than the taxi rank; from Part-Dieu, a ride to the venue typically costs roughly EUR 12 to 20 and takes 10 to 20 minutes depending on traffic. Expect surge pricing during the morning opening rush and after conference sessions end, and keep a TCL ticket as a fallback when the app shows long pickup times.
Public transit: Double Mixte sits in Villeurbanne and is served by the TCL network: metro line A to Charpennes plus tram and bus connections into the Villeurbanne and La Doua corridor, with the exact stop nearest the venue picked out by the TCL journey planner. A single ticket costs approximately EUR 2 and a 24-hour pass approximately EUR 6, both loaded on the same card or app and validated at the start of each journey. Allow 20 to 30 minutes from Part-Dieu and 25 to 35 minutes from central Lyon, plus buffer on the first morning of the show when trams and platforms are busier. TCL services run late into the evening, but check the last connection if a conference dinner runs long.
Parking: Double Mixte has on-site parking, which is the practical option for exhibitors and for visitors carrying equipment or samples. Plan on approximately EUR 8 to 15 per day and confirm current rates, access hours and whether spaces can be pre-booked with the venue or organiser before travelling. Arrive before the halls open on 25 November 2026, as the car park fills first on opening morning, and note that the nearby hotel car parks are for guests. If you are delivering stand material, request a loading-bay slot and check build-up access times in the exhibitor manual rather than arriving unannounced.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: November 2026
Temperature: Approx. 3 to 5C at night and 9 to 11C by day, with frost possible on clear nights (November averages for Lyon)
Seasonality: November is one of Lyon's wetter months, with roughly 9 to 12 rain days, often as showery spells rather than sustained downpours; overcast skies dominate and wind can make the walk from tram or car park feel considerably colder than the thermometer suggests.
Packing: Pack layered business wear with a warm mid-layer, a waterproof outer shell and a compact umbrella for the 10 to 20 minute walks between the Villeurbanne hotels and Double Mixte. Comfortable waterproof shoes matter more than formal ones on wet days, and a scarf or light gloves help on early starts; halls are heated, so choose layers you can remove quickly once inside.
Plan your trip
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at Waste Meetings 2026 usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
Register on wastemeetings.com and confirm whether your pass covers the exhibition only or also the conference sessions published at wastemeetings.com/en/schedule.
Book a flexible hotel in the Cité Internationale, Caluire or Villeurbanne cluster, all within roughly 1 to 1.5 km of Double Mixte, and check the cancellation terms for late November travel.
Write down the three sourcing questions you want answered - for example a stream to divert from landfill, a sorting-line upgrade or a collection-round redesign - and list the exhibitor categories that can answer them.
If you need a Schengen short-stay visa, start the France-Visas application now; business invitations from the organiser take time to issue.
Prepare a one-page waste data brief: tonnages by stream, current contracts and end dates, sorting performance and your diversion target. Suppliers respond far better to numbers than to general interest.
Plan the airport transfer. Rhonexpress connects LYS to Part-Dieu in about 30 minutes, then TCL metro and tram cover Villeurbanne; a taxi direct to the venue takes roughly 30 to 45 minutes.
Download the TCL journey planner and buy or load a TCL ticket option; a single ride is around EUR 2 and a day pass around EUR 6, so a pass usually pays off on a two-visit day.
Check the conference timetable and mark clashes; two days is short if the sessions you need run in parallel with stand meetings.
Check the forecast. Late November in Lyon typically means 4 to 11C with a real chance of rain, so pack a waterproof outer layer and shoes suited to walking between halls and hotels.
Confirm any taxi, rideshare or parking booking if you are bringing samples or stand material to Double Mixte.
Charge devices, save the venue address and your hotel address offline, and set out photo ID for badge collection at the entrance.
Arrive at opening to walk the hall before the aisles fill, then use the afternoon for conference sessions once you know which suppliers need a second conversation.
Convert conversations into written follow-ups before you leave: request quotes, technical data sheets and reference site visits while the stand team is still on site.
After the show: Send follow-up emails within five working days with your tonnages and specifications, and log every contact by waste stream so procurement can act on it.
Registration and hall orientation at Double Mixte
Supplier meetings and product demos
Final negotiations and follow-up
Waste Meetings 2026 registration concourse
Double Mixte
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
Double Mixte
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget

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Decision
Use this quick check to decide whether Waste Meetings 2026 fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
For Waste Meetings 2026, what is your primary role on the show floor?
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Your category focus and target suppliers align with the official exhibitor profile.
Best for
Buyers, engineers, and delegates sourcing Waste Treatment Technologies and Recycling Equipment and Solutions solutions and benchmarking suppliers at Waste Meetings 2026 in Lyon.
Min. budget
$450.00
Timeline
4-8 weeks before opening day for registration, hotels, and travel.
Risks
Session times and ticket tiers may change - confirm the official agenda before booking.
exhibit
You have a defined lead-generation or distributor recruitment goal for this market.
Best for
Brands and manufacturers launching Waste Treatment Technologies and Recycling Equipment and Solutions products who need qualified meetings with the event's trade audience.
Min. budget
$2,200.00
Timeline
3-6 months for stand booking, freight, staffing, and pre-show marketing.
Risks
Booth pricing and corner premiums vary by hall - confirm with the organiser sales team.
skip
Audience, geography, or commercial goals do not justify travel and stand costs this cycle.
Best for
Teams with weak category fit, budget constraints, or overlapping commitments during the Lyon show week.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
Skipping may mean missing buyer meetings if competitors exhibit or attend the same week.
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FAQs & glossary
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Alternate names and search phrases for this event.
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