Rubbish to Resource - See your recycling in action

Join us to find out exactly what happens to the recycling from Greater Manchester once your bin has been collected. Discover how the state-of-the-art technology in our Materials Recovery Facility sorts and separates the recycling ready to be transformed into something new. You will also have an opportunity to take part in activities to dispel those recycling myths, ask questions and understand why getting it right is important. This is a two hour session that includes a tour plus some indoor recycling activities. Pre-booking is essential, and numbers are limited so book early. More relevant to residents of the Greater Manchester Waste contract as this is what happens to their waste but people in other areas will also find it interesting.

Timings & Tours

Tuesday 10 September:

14:00 to 16:00 and 18:00 to 20:00

Saturday 14 September:

10:00 to 12:00

Location & directions

Longley Lane, Sharston, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M22 4RQ

Directions:

The site is at the traffic lights junction of Leestone Road and Longley Lane. Please park in the visitors car park on the right immediately as you enter the site. Disabled parking is available (please request at time of booking).

Contact on day:

Julie Bolger

Telephone number:

+447581026053

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Please book through the contact details below.

Booking contact name:

Julie Bolger

Booking telephone number:

+447581026053

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://recycleforgreatermanchester.com/open-days/

Booking opens:

04 Jun 2024 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

02 Sep 2024 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

The visit is more relevant to residents of the Greater Manchester Waste contract as this is actually what happens to your waste but people from other areas will also find it interesting. Minimum age 7 and under 18's must be accompanied. The number of visitors with access needs for wheelchairs is limited. The site tour element will not be accessible for people with restricted mobility. Full PPE will be made available, but visitors must wear walking boots, wellingtons, trainers or shoes suitable for an industrial site. All arms and legs covered (preferably trousers)

Additional information

The PPE issued to you will be: high visibility vest, hard hat, ear defenders, safety glasses and gloves and these must be worn to participate in the tour. The tour involves a walk of 40 minutes around the site and into the recycling facility. This includes approximately 40 stairs. An alternative route for access needs, heart pacemakers, insulin pumps and cochlear implants will be available . Please state at time of booking if this is relevant to you or anyone in your party.

Max no of people per tour:

30

Est. tour duration:

2 hour(s)

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