On 12 May, Veolia is hosting a British Sign Language (BSL) supported tour of its Recycling Discovery Centre in Merseyside.
The event, which is suitable for all ages, gives residents the chance to go behind-the-scenes at an essential recycling facility.
Free tickets can be booked on our Events page
To celebrate Deaf Awareness Week, Veolia is hosting a British Sign Language interpreted tour at Gillmoss Recycling Discovery Centre, giving visitors an accessible, behind-the-scenes look at the facility which processes the recycling collected from their households.
Veolia, in partnership with Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority, operates the Discovery Centre at Gillmoss Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) in Liverpool, which is open year-round for tours and visits. The Centre offers a variety of accessible events and tours throughout the year and has previously achieved the Autism Friendly Award.
Guided by a BSL interpreter, visitors will see the MRF in action from an aerial viewing walkway, seeing first-hand how their recycling is sorted and separated before being sent on for onward processing. Visitors will also learn about the recent Simpler Recycling changes, which mean residents across the region can now recycle more than ever. The tour will highlight what new materials can be recycled from home, including common items like aerosols, cartons and plastic pots, tubs, and trays.
The tour will take place on Tuesday 12th May 2026 at 10:00AM at Gillmoss Recycling Discovery Centre in Liverpool. Tickets are free and must be booked in advance by visiting merseyside-and-halton.veolia.co.uk/events
Jeff Sears, Regional Director at Veolia said: “Our team is passionate about making recycling education inclusive and accessible for everyone, and we’re looking forward to hosting this BSL interpreted tour to give residents the chance to find out more about where their recycling goes and how they can do their bit for the planet through recycling.”