Evercreech household recycling sorting facility

Evercreech material recycling facility, Evercreech Junction, BA4 6NA.
Have you ever wondered what happens to your recycling once the crews sort it into the colourfull lorries in Somerset? Or wondered why we ask you to sort some of your recycling at home? This facility, is one of two of the counties material recycling facilities (MRFs) which separates your recycling further ready to be sold on and recycled into new products. The facility was substantially upgraded in 2020 when the new service, Recycle More, was rolled out in the East of the county. With new technology, new trucks and a new service delivering more recycling, the facility now processes 34,000 tonnes of recycling on average each year. You will be able to see how the recycling lorries empty each compartment of recycling as well as the sorting machine and process which can separate plastics, aluminium and steel/ tins and cans which are all mixed together in your blue bag. There are 20 spaces on each tour, so booking is essential!

Timings & Tours

Saturday 14 September:

10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm

Location & directions

Evercreech Junction, Evercreech, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6NA

Directions:

Evercreech Materials Recycling Facility: SUEZ recycling and recovery UK, Evercreech Junction, Evercreech, BA4 6NA From Shepton Mallet: Follow the A37 and then A371 south towards Evercreech. Turn right into Evercreech Junction industrial estate (the entrance by the Natterjack Inn). Continue on the road until you see a SUEZ sign. Turn left and there will be signs showing you were to park on a gravel area to the left. From Castle Cary: Follow the A371 north towards Evercreech. Turn left into Evercreech Junction industrial estate (the entrance by the Natterjack Inn). Continue on the road until you see a SUEZ sign. Turn left and there will be signs showing you were to park on a gravel area to the left.

Contact on day:

Lily Morton

Telephone number:

+447929751331

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Please note, you only need to book one time slot for the tour. There are 20 spaces on each tour time, so booking is essential!

Booking website:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/heritage-open-day-evercreech-household-recycling-sorting-facility-tickets-976107793687?aff=oddtdtcreator

Booking opens:

08 Aug 2024 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

13 Sep 2024 05:00 PM

Accessibility details

Please be aware that the tour involves some walking and stairs. The tour is not suitable for people with mobility issues or vertigo. For safety reasons children under 7 years old are not permitted on the tour. Dress code: Please wear full length trousers for safety on site. Visitors are required to wear trainers or walking boots. Sandals, flip flops or heeled shoes are not permitted. Due to this being an working operational site, any operational issues will always take priority over visitor tours. Tours may be cancelled at late notice.

Additional information

• Our machinery will be turned off, however, there are powerful magnets on site. If you have a pacemaker, please make this known to a member of staff when you arrive. • The minimum age for the tour is 7 years old. • Visitors are required to wear fully enclosed shoes such as trainers or walking boots. Sandals, flip flops and heeled shoes are not permitted. • Animals are not permitted on site without prior agreement.

Max no of people per tour:

20

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s)

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