# Pau: facing cost of sorting errors, agglomeration strengthens bin checks

> Sorting errors cost the Pau agglomeration nearly 470,000 euros per year, which is deploying smart cameras on its garbage trucks in particular.

**In brief**: Environment event (severity: low) in Pau (Pyrénées-Atlantiques), first detected on 3 November 2026 at 17:49. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 3 November 2026 at 17:49.

- Category: Environment
- Severity: Low
- Place: Pau — Pyrénées-Atlantiques
- First detected: 3 November 2026 at 17:49
- Updated: 3 November 2026 at 17:49
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/events/8891-pau-facing-cost-of-sorting-errors-agglomeration-strengthens-bin-checks

## Reported figures

- 470 000 euros

## Sources (1 articles)

- [Caméra de reconnaissance, alertes et sensibilisation : à Pau, les erreurs de tri coûtent près de 470 000 euros par an, la collectivité renforce son arsenal](https://france3-regions.franceinfo.fr/nouvelle-aquitaine/pyrenees-atlantiques/pau/camera-de-reconnaissance-alertes-et-sensibilisation-a-pau-les-erreurs-de-tri-coutent-pres-de-470-000-euros-par-an-la-collectivite-renforce-son-arsenal-3443760.html) — France 3 Régions, 3 November 2026 at 17:49

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