Recycling Discovery Centre

A destination with a difference, offering a unique visitor experience for education, community and uniformed groups based in Merseyside & Halton.

Are you looking for a destination with a difference for your next school trip, community group outing or team meeting?
Take a look at what Gillmoss Recycling Discovery Centre has to offer. 

School Sessions
Mainstream and SEND

Community
Adult education

Events
Families and individuals

During your experience you will discover: 

What you can recycle at home to help you and your group Recycle Right. 

What is contamination - That is the wrong things put in the recycling bins.

The Journey of recycling from your home to its final destination.

A unique tour of the Materials Recovery Facility where you’ll see recycling in action. 

Cost: FREE 

Eligible Groups: Must be based in Merseyside & Halton region

Age: Suitable for all ages of children and adults.  

Group size: Min 6 & max 30 people 

Length of session: Up to 90 minutes

Operating times: Throughout the day, check the reservation calendar for availability

Parking: Free on-site coach, minibus and car parking

Facilities: Fully accessible centre, lift access, toilets & hand washing facilities

Safety: Facility is viewed from enclosed aerial viewing walkway

Accreditation: National Autistic Society - Autism Friendly Award 

Badge awarded to an establishment for being autism friendly

Ready to book? 

Bookings are only accepted from groups within Merseyside & Halton, if you are outside this area click here to see where Veolia's Sustainable Schools programme covers. 

1 Check group size
We accept bookings for groups
between 6 and 30 people.

You can book multiple sessions
if you have a bigger group.

 

3 Booking confirmation

We'll be in touch after you've reserved
your date on the calendar to confirm
the booking and the details of your visit.

We look forward to welcoming your group. Please get in touch if you need to contact us before you make your reservation.

*Please note: We offer a limited number of later sessions. Late sessions can start anytime between 4.00pm and 5:00pm and last one hour. 

Sessions are tailored for your group. We accept bookings from groups in Merseyside & Halton:

  • Nurseries
  • Primary and Secondary Schools
  • Colleges and Universities
  • Community groups
  • Uniformed groups: Beavers, Cubs, Rainbows, Brownies, Scouts, Guides

and many more!

Ready to book? Get started by viewing our availability calendar in our 3 step booking process above.

Session Outcomes

  • Recycling - myth busting 
  • Tour of the sorting process
  • How can you recycle right

Ready to book?  Get started by viewing our availability calendar in our 3 step booking process above.

Individuals or smaller groups can book on to our regular events 

There's something for everyone:

  • Families
  • Childminders
  • Adult individuals or couples