Article R2224-29 of the French General Code of Local Authorities
The prefect may issue provisions temporarily or seasonally derogating from articles R. 2224-24 and R. 2224-25, by reasoned decree, issued after consultation with the deliberative body of the municipalities or groupings of local authorities responsible for household waste collection and the departmental council for the environment and health and technological risks. These provisions are adopted for a period of no more than six years. .