Recycle for Manchester

Recycle for Manchester

We are the organisation to encourage the people of Greater Manchester to recycle more and recycle better.

The community we live and work in needs to appreciate waste as a valuable resource. We have to recycle it. We all need to lead the way, to drive it forward and take the initiative.

Visit one of our Education Centres to learn about what happens to your recycling and waste in Greater Manchester

See your waste in action. Find out where your waste from home is recycled, made into compost or even turned into electricity!

Visits are FREE for all schools and community groups in Greater Manchester.

Go to our Learning Resources to download our FREE education resource to support a topic on waste and recycling. It’s packed full of ideas and activities.

Education Centre and Materials Recovery Facility (MRF)

See where mixed recycling is sorted,  separated and baled ready for recycling. See paper and cardboard on its journey to be recycled.

A full day visit will include:

  • A site tour of the Materials Recovery Facility 
  • A selection of waste and recycling activities

Facilities

  • A purpose-built classroom which can accommodate a full class of 30
  • Space for lunch (full day visit only)
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Venue Category: 
Environment Centres
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Animal Encounters
Guided Tour
Science
Technology
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Activities for people with SEN/Disabilities: 
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Curriculum: 
Citizenship
PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education)
Science
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Key Stage 2 (8-11)
Key Stage 3 (12-14)
Key Stage 4 (15-16)
Key Stage 5 (17+)
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Venue Address: 
Longley Lane
Sharston
Manchester
M22 4RQ
United Kingdom

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