Visits and Education

Our local community is important to the team here at MVV. We welcome members of the community, interested groups, nurseries, primary and secondary schools, colleges and universities to visit the facility, where they can have a tour and learn about the Energy from Waste process.

We are also committed to environmental and Science Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) engagement. Our aim is to inspire the next generation by delivering quality outreach activities. The focus of these activities is on waste minimisation and the waste hierarchy (reduce, reuse, recycle), as well as the circular economy, careers and STEM opportunities.

To book a tour or outreach support, including events, free of charge, please contact our Community Liaison Manager Sarah or use the online booking link below.

Primary and Secondary Schools

We welcome the opportunity to work with local schools.

The core aim of our education programme is to improve attitudes and behaviours towards waste and resource management. Emphasis is placed on the waste hierarchy with Reducing waste being the most important, followed by Reuse, Recycling and finally, Recovery.

Higher Education
Building on key waste management messages and principles, we aim to introduce the waste management industry as one that often needs high technology solutions requiring advanced technical and management skills and can offer a secure and interesting career path.

If you are interested in pursuing a career in the industry, we offer work experience placements and internship. For more information, please visit the Career Development section of our website.

Community
MVV are committed to becoming an integral part of the communities they serve by listening to concerns and providing general awareness-raising of the waste hierarchy and the solution provided by the Facility. Site tours can be arranged via our Community Liaison Manager or through our online booking form below.

Special Interest
For those with a more specialist interest in waste management and/or engineering, a technical overview of the process and capacity of the Facility in terms of energy generation and as a waste management solution can be delivered. Please contact our Community Liaison Manager for more information.