A classroom with a difference is helping take the recycling message to children across the High Peak. 

A former bin wagon has been converted into a mobile classroom so pupils get the chance to see inside it whilst learning about waste and recycling. 

High Peak Borough Council and its waste partner AES worked with bin wagon manufacturer Dennis Eagle to offer the opportunity to local schools. 

Councillor Jean Todd, Executive Councillor Climate Change, Environment and Community Safety, said: “The converted vehicle is a fun and memorable space to highlight the benefits of recycling and the children really enjoyed these sessions where they learnt more about the benefits of recycling and unusual ways to re-use unwanted items.” 

Whaley Bridge Primary School is one of the schools visited by the mobile classroom. 

Councillor Jean Todd with pupil Vinny and Jason Taylor from AES take a look at some of the ways items can be recycled and re-used

Headteacher Seren Hathway, said: “The children were inspired by the informative and engaging team, and have come away with lots of ideas about how they can improve our approach to recycling in school. We are now sorting our snack rubbish at breaktimes - what a brilliant visit!” 

Due to the availability of the vehicle, the schools were selected at random based on applications received and AES will continue to offer a series of workshops throughout the year to all schools and also community groups. 

If you’d like to arrange a session, or just want more information, email AES at engagement@allianceenvironmental.co.uk  

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