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We run a range of recycling events and workshops to help your school, community group or business reach recycling goals. All our events and workshops are free. Please email wasteeducation@belfastcity.gov.uk for more information about our recycling sessions.
We can visit adult community based groups and businesses to provide free recycling workshops including:
We can create tailored sessions for your group based on your aims and objectives.
For more information or to book a visit email wasteeducation@belfastcity.gov.uk
We provide an extensive free recycling education programme for schools. All sessions link in with the curriculum as well as contributing towards achieving the Eco-Schools Green Flag award. We can also offer help and advice to schools working on the Eco-Schools programme (link opens in new window).
Foundation
For foundation stage pupils, we offer "Mr Rat’s Recycling Roadshow". This session includes a simple introduction to recycling, Mr Rat’s Recycling Story and a visit from Mr Rat.
This session lasts about 25 minutes.
Key stage 1
Our key stage 1 programme includes:
Key stage 2 and 3
Our key stage 2 and 3 programmes include:
We can also create tailored sessions for your school based on your individual aims and objectives.
*Only available for key stage 2
**Only available for key stage 3
Sessions are also available for further and higher education establishments, for both students and staff. Please email wasteeducation@belfastcity.gov.uk for more information.
To book a session with our Recycling Education Team, email wasteeducation@belfastcity.gov.uk.
Wormeries are a great way of recycling food waste into rich compost and liquid plant food.
Schools and community groups in Belfast can apply for a free Worm Works wormery. If your application is successful, your school will receive:
The design of the wormery makes it easy to use, to see what the worms are doing and to extract the finished compost.
How to apply
There are a limited number of wormeries available on a strictly first come first served basis. Applications are only open to schools and community organisations in the Belfast City Council area. Please note, this scheme is not open to individuals or households.
You can apply by emailing wasteeducation@belfastcity.gov.uk.