Veolia Environmental Services - waste awareness and education

Waste awareness and education

To be successful at reducing how much waste we create and send to landfill, or to increase recycling it is vital that everyone understands the consequences of creating and managing waste.

At the same time people need to know how to take action to be more environmentally friendly. Working in partnership with Nottinghamshire County Council and other organisations in the County, Veolia ES Nottinghamshire runs initiatives and campaigns to let householders know the facts about waste.

Our Waste Awareness Officer can deliver one-off waste and recycling education sessions for children; and can also arrange educational visits / tours at our Materials Recovery Facility, Forest Town, Mansfield for small groups of adults and children. If you would like further information on either of the above, please contact us.

Schools Waste Action Club

We currently help to support the Schools Waste Action Club in Nottinghamshire.

The Nottinghamshire Schools Waste Action Club (SWAC) employs two full time officers as outreach workers to visit schools in Nottinghamshire and deliver a waste education programme focusing on waste minimisation and recycling activities. The SWAC Officers provide advice on reducing, reusing and recycling school waste. They also deliver practical lessons and waste-themed assemblies for the whole school.

For more information on schools recycling and the SWAC project please visit www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/swac . If your school is interested in getting involved with the SWAC please contact the SWAC officers on 0115 977 4936 or 0115 977 2467.

How can we help?

We welcome your feedback on the services we offer. Please contact us on the number below for assistance. Call: 0115 850 5900