Refuse collector in French
In France, this job is advertised as “Éboueur”. To search for jobs in France, type “Éboueur” or “Éboueuse”.
- Masculine
- Éboueur
- Feminine
- Éboueuse
- ROME code
- K2303
Source: France Travail, ROME 4.0 occupation directory (v61, published 15 June 2026) · Data downloaded on 18 October 2026
Common synonyms
- ripeur
- équipier de collecte
Official ROME job titles
Job titles France Travail attaches to this occupation, useful as search keywords.
- Agent / Agente de collecte de déchets
- Eboueur / Eboueuse
- Equipier / Equipière de collecte de déchets
- Ripeur / Ripeuse
Working as a refuse collector in France
Refuse collector is not a regulated job in France and is open without qualifications, though the CAP Propreté de l'environnement urbain, collecte et recyclage helps. Drivers need the heavy goods licence (permis C) and the FIMO professional driver training. Employers are either local authorities, which recruit public employees, or private waste companies working under contract, plus temp agencies. Basic French is needed for safety briefings. Search for « éboueur », « ripeur », « équipier de collecte » or « agent de collecte », and « chauffeur de benne » for drivers.
French job profile (in French): Éboueur
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