Join us for a site visit to The RERF, operated by Veolia, which recovers recyclable materials and energy from the city’s black bin waste. This has contributed to lowering the release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.
Rescheduled to: Wednesday 22 July. 13:30-15:30. (Arrive at 13:20)
The operations at RERF provides many benefits, such as:
- creating power and heat from the city’s residual waste. It can supply up to 22,000 homes with energy
- extracting a minimum of 2 per cent of black bin waste for recycling
- the living wall that boosts biodiversity and environmental sustainability. Rainwater is also harvested and used on site
- saving the council over £7million annually, compared with landfill
- reducing Leeds’ carbon footprint
- providing education in communities
- supporting residents to engage more with recycling
- improving our recycling services and facilities
On the visit, you will discover the journey of your household’s black bin waste and what can be recycled, learn how to reduce, reuse and recycle, and understand how energy is recovered and find out about the facility and how it supports the environment.
On arrival at the site, please report immediately to reception. Unaccompanied access to other areas is strictly prohibited.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Please read this information carefully. By buying a ticket, you are confirming you have read, understand and accept all the information presented here and on the linked document below.
- ACCESSIBILITY: Please be aware that there are in excess of a 100 stairs and grilled walkways within the operational plant itself, and a reasonable level of fitness is needed to complete the full tour. Visitors with respiratory or cardiac conditions, or who suffer from vertigo, may struggle. Anyone who uses a walking stick or other mobility aid will unfortunately not be able to complete the tour. Due to health and safety constraints, if our host has any concerns whatsoever regarding mobility issues, the visitor/s in question will be unable to participate in the tour of the operational areas.
- CLOTHING AND PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: For Health and Safety reasons, arms and legs must be covered for the site tour, therefore, trousers must be worn and skirts or dresses must not be worn. Visitors will be required to wear the provided PPE (personal protective equipment), hard hats with ear defenders, hi-vis, safety glasses and gloves. Sensible, flat, closed toe, lace up boots with a sturdy sole (eg walking boots, not trainers) must be worn. If you do not have boots of this description, they can be provided. Please let us know on booking if you require safety boots and provide your shoe size.
- PREGNANCY: If you are pregnant, please let us know before the visit so we can report this to the site officer. Please email office@leedscivictrust.org.uk
- VISITOR RULES Please read all the information on this document (press this link to download the document to your device.) This information is different to the bullet points above. By buying a ticket, you confirm you have read, understand and accept all the information presented both on this webpage and in the linked document.
Useful Information:
Date: Wednesday 22 July.
Time: 13:30-15:30 (arrive at 13:20 promptly)
Location: Veolia Recycling and Energy Recovery Facility, Newmarket Approach, Leeds LS9 0RJ
Transport information: Car parking is limited on site, and RERF encourage car sharing and/or public transport wherever possible. If there is a shortage of parking space on the day, please utilise the coach parking, which is usually available. If you are arriving on foot, please ensure that you use the pedestrian gate to access the site. Please find comprehensive information on getting to RERF, including public transport information here.
Booking link: Please only book a ticket if you can comply with the attendance requirements stated above. By buying a ticket, you are confirming you have read, understand and accept all the information about visiting RERF presented on this webpage and on this document.
This event is now fully booked (with a long waiting list). We are unable to take any more bookings. If you want to be the first to hear about future events, sign up to be a Leeds Civic Trust member.
