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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. Email environmentaloutreach@belfastcity.gov.uk for more information about our recycling sessions.
We can visit community groups, businesses and other organisations to provide waste and recycling workshops, including:
We can also create tailored sessions for your group based on your requirements.
Email environmentaloutreach@belfastcity.gov.uk for more information or to book a visit.
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).
We may also run new programmes, competitions and initiatives throughout the academic year.
Keep up to date on upcoming initiatives by emailing environmentaloutreach@belfastcity.gov.uk and we will ask your permission to add you to our mailing list.
Our programme includes:
Our programme includes:
We can also adapt programmes based on your requirements, for example, to focus on a particular material or waste-related issue.
Our programme includes:
Sessions are also available for further and higher education bodies, for both students and staff.
Email environmentaloutreach@belfastcity.gov.uk for more information.
To book a session with our team, email environmentaloutreach@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. This scheme is not open to individuals or households.
You can apply by emailing environmentaloutreach@belfastcity.gov.uk