Opening Times

Visits are free and available by appointment to schools / groups within the waste Contract area for Greater Manchester (which excludes Wigan)

What makes this a great venue for School group Fun or Educational Visits?

We offer high quality, fun, interactive visits for groups to learn about waste and recycling. Visitors consider how to reduce waste, understand and see at first hand the technologies used to treat household waste. We currently offer two venues to visit: one where visitors can see how electricity is generated by burning waste, and one to see an active landfill site. In the future, there will be two additional education centres where visitors will be able to see: what happens to recyclable waste, food and garden waste being composted and non recyclable waste being biologically treated to generate electricity.

What are the Curriculum Topics or Benefit to the students from a visit?

Various aspects of the curriculum are covered on a general visit or activities can be tailored to specific needs. Visitors benefit from the very sensory impact of waste- encouraging waste awareness and greater participation in recycling and waste reduction

What are the activities?

Visitors participate in safely conducted site tours and take part in interactive activities in our dedicated on site education centres.

What is the age range of the activities?

Minimum age 7

What materials to you provide or suggest groups bring to support the visit?

Group leader will receive a pack giving pre visit guidelines on confirmation of booking

What are the minimum and maximum group sizes and the free Teacher Ratio?

We are able to accommodate a standard full class on any one visit. Ratio information in pre visit guidelines

Do you have or how do you arrange risk assessment?

We provide an assessment of Risks for information.

Do you offer Teacher familiarisation days?

Group leaders are welcome to make a pre visit

What facilities are there for school groups for food and drink, shop etc?

The centres (which include welfare facilities) are used as the base for visits. Visitors must provide their own packed lunches. We do not have a gift shop.

Is specific clothing required?

Advice on clothing is given in the pre visit guidelines but appropriate clothing and footwear for the weather and time of year is required. Additional protective equipment is provided on the visit.

Do you have first aid on site?

Yes – we have first aiders on site

Are there any restrictions on photos, copyright etc?

Information is provided in the pre visit guidelines