Recycling education and outreach programme
A tailored programme for schools and the community.
Kirklees Council believes that to minimise the amount of waste we produce and maximise recycling, we must all work together. A common and shared understanding of the waste hierarchy and our own roles and responsibilities within it is essential in the journey to achieve our zero waste ambitions.
In our Resources and Waste Strategy 2021-2030, we detail how clear, proactive, and ongoing communication and engagement with our residents, communities, and businesses is paramount to enable a sustained change in mindset. As such, our team undertakes outreach across Kirklees within schools, community groups, and at shows, to educate residents of all ages on reducing, reusing, and recycling.
"The workshops really get the children talking, sparking conversations about why we need to look after the environment
Karen Hill, Trustee of the PTFA at Nields School"
Climate change and sustainable waste management are multi-generational issues, and many of our young people are already passionate about what needs to change. By working with schools to develop and deliver meaningful educational resources, we will empower our children to make a difference both now and in the future.
Kirklees Council's Waste Strategy Team can provide your school with cross-curricular presentations and workshops for pupils that cover environmental issues, science, and geography. If your school is working toward eco-status, our sessions are a massive support toward application for the award.
Themed around recycling and waste management, our fun and interactive sessions are a big hit with the children and staff. We can provide presentations for assemblies, classroom workshops and outdoor activities - and they are all free!
Sessions include:
- Educational recycling games and puzzles
- School assemblies on recycling
- Classroom workshops on recycling
- Free presentations on wormeries and composting
- Litter picks and presentations
Kirklees Council's Waste Strategy Team can provide your community group with educational and informative presentations and workshops suitable for all ages that cover environmental issues, science, and geography.
Themed around recycling and waste management, our fun and interactive sessions are a big hit with all ages. We can provide presentations for large groups and workshops and outdoor activities for smaller groups - and they are all free!
Session include:
- Educational recycling games and puzzles
- Talks on recycling
- Workshops on recycling
- Free presentations on wormeries and composting
- Litter picks and presentations
Recycling and Waste Advisors attend Kirklees community events, providing advice and guidance in the very heart of our communities across the district.
Our team have developed a responsive Recycling Roadshow, which travels across the district to deliver messages in the community and listen to ideas from residents on how we can achieve our zero waste ambition together.
| Event | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Honley Show | 28 June 2025 | Honley Show |
| Emley Show | 2 August 2025 | Emley Show |
| Friends of Beaumont Park Play Day | 6 August 2025 | Friends of Beaumont Park - Events |
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