Campaigns & Education - Your Council: Cambridgeshire

Cambridgeshire Recycling Buses

What is it?

The Cambridgeshire Schools Recycling Bus is a mobile classroom available to visit schools in Cambridgeshire. There is a charge for this service. Cambridgeshire was the first authority in the UK to have two of these facilities.

What do they do?

  • Educate small groups through fun activities.
  • Spread the word about recycling, waste reduction and other environmental issues.
  • Attend community events all year around.

Where can I find out more?

  • Visit the website
  • Call the Bus Manager/Teacher (as below)

Contact details

Nick King - Recycling Bus Manager
Mobile: 07771 976091
Office: 01354 688447

Kim Warren - Recycling Bus Manager
Mobile: 07867 908369

Notes

If you are planning to book a visit, please be aware that the bus gets booked up well in advance - you are advised to contact the Managers as early as possible to avoid disappointment!

Buckden Education Centre

Cambridgeshire actively support environmental education through activities at the Recycling and Education Centre at Buckden Landfill site and with the Cambridgeshire Recycling Buses.

The Recycling and Education Centre's aim is to encourage and teach sustainable living so that we can reduce the amount of damage to the environment now and in the future. The Wildlife Trust has developed a programme of environmental courses and is working in partnership with Huntingdonshire District Council to offer schools a day visit to learn more about recycling rubbish. There are complementary educational activities run by the District Council Officer at the schools if desired. The centre is funded using Landfill Tax Credit from Anti-Waste and East Waste administered by WREN.

To book a day visit contact the Wildlife Trust Education Team on 01480 811075 (there is a charge of £1.50 per student).

Links to your local Councils

  • Cambridge City Council
  • Cambridgeshire County Council
  • East Cambridgeshire District Council
  • Fenland District Council
  • Huntingdonshire District Council
  • Peterborough City Council
  • South Cambridgeshire District Council