Schools Recycling and Support

Waste and recycling for schools

Paid-for collections of refuse and paper / cardboard recycling and food waste are available and can be tailored to meet your needs, adjusting for school holiday periods. Please also check your school complies with Simpler Recycling Legislation. 

Education and events

Our officers can visit your school to deliver presentations on recycling, litter or sustainability. These talks are free, interactive and can be tailored to suit your needs.

Visits to our recycling site in Cavendish Road can be arranged where pupils have the opportunity to find out what happens to their recycling once it is collected from their house.

Teaching resources, put together for use with KS2 and KS3 pupils, are available from WasteAware and provide teaching support to deliver waste and recycling topics in the classroom.

Stevenage Green Network

Stevenage Green Network is a collaborative support group made up of staff from local schools who share a passion for eco-friendly initiatives and sustainable practices. The network meets regularly to exchange ideas, share information, and offer resources aimed at helping schools become more environmentally sustainable. If your school is interested in joining the Stevenage Green Network or learning more, please email our Trade Waste Team.