Journey Through Waste

Discover the Hidden World of Your Waste!
Experience the incredible journey of your recycling at Veolia's cutting-edge Gillmoss Materials Recovery Facility.

Ever wondered where your recycling really goes? Prepare to be amazed! Join us for an eye-opening tour and uncover the secrets behind the sorting process that transforms 250+ tonnes of recycling every single day. Watch in awe as our state-of-the-art technology works its magic—sorting everything in just 11 minutes!

Confused about what you can recycle? We'll demystify it all and help you Recycle Right, so you'll leave armed with the knowledge to make a real environmental impact.

Free tours last approximately 1.5 hours (booking essential). Our fully accessible facility features an enclosed aerial viewing walkway, so you can see the action safely and comfortably.

Can't make Heritage Open Days? No problem! We welcome group bookings (6+ visitors) year-round. Visit www.veolia.co.uk/merseyside-and-halton/RDC for details.

What's included:
✓ Free on-site parking (coach, minibus & car)
✓ Fully accessible centre with lift access
✓ Autism Friendly Award accredited
✓ Modern facilities with toilets & hand washing

Join Veolia and Merseyside Recycling Waste Authority in changing how we think about waste. Your tour starts here!

Timings

Monday 14 September:

Tour: 1000-1130 & Tour: 1300-1430

Thursday 17 September:

Tour: 1000-1130 & Tour: 1300-1430

Location & directions

Gillmoss Recycling Discovery Centre, Bridgehouse Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside, L10 5HA

Contact on day:

Rachel Albrecht

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

All bookings must be made via www.tickettailor.com/events/gillmossrecyclingdiscoverycentre/2225881

Booking contact name:

Rachel Albrecht

Booking website:

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/gillmossrecyclingdiscoverycentre/2225881

Booking opens:

01 Jun 2026 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

16 Sep 2026 09:00 AM

Accessibility details

While our Visitor's Centre is on the 2nd floor, there is a lift. Once in the centre, it is on one level with no stairs and fully accessible. The walking tour lasts about 30-40 minutes, but there are rest areas provided. More information including a video walk-through can be found here: merseyside-and-halton.veolia.co.uk/accessibility

Additional information

Too many Heritage Open Day venues to choose from and/ or can't make it? We take group bookings (6 or more visitors) all year round including a limited number of evening tours each month. Please go to the Education & Community section of our website for more information: www.veolia.co.uk/merseyside-and-halton/RDC

Max number of people:

30

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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