Youth Groups
Wake-up…to the Somerset Waste
Action Programme
 
Getting the message over to schoolchildren to reduce, reuse and recycle waste is an important part of the waste management strategy in Somerset. As such, the Somerset Waste Action Programme (SWAP) has been created to provide talks, workshops and information - all free of charge.
 

What SWAP can offer for your school or community group:

 
Free workshops and assemblies
Interactive workshops
Thought provoking assemblies
All session fit in with National Curriculum
Book a visit and get a free compost bin for your school
Free......and fun!
 

The team comprises of a group of dedicated Officers, who visit schools and community groups to promote waste minimisation, reuse, recycling and composting. They are based at the Carymoor Environmental Centre at Dimmer, near Castle Cary. The team provide a professional, adaptable service to support the waste services provided across the County.

 
Youth Groups
 

SWAP can visit all sorts of youth groups to show how everyone can help to reduce, reuse and recycle waste. To find out more on what SWAP can offer your youth group, click here

 

Special Events…
 

The team attend and organise community events to raise awareness and provide facilities for people to get involved. From fairs to recycling roadshows, the team cover Somerset to spread the message!

To book a visit to your school or community group, contact SWAP on 01963 351350, or email rf.swap@carymoor.org.uk

 

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