“Thank you for the facilitators for the talk and tour. It was very informative and appreciated to see in the real world up close. It’s generated one of the most significant amounts of discussion in our parent WhatsApp chats”! – Community group
A visit includes a tour of the site including the Materials Recovery Facility
In the Visitor centre:
Date: Wednesday 26th November 2025
Time: 2pm-4pm or 6pm-8pm
Pre-booking: Required
Booking is essential due to limited numbers. Once booked, you will receive a confirmation email containing directions, and guidance for making a safe visit to this industrial site.
Book your place stating date & time here.
Booking Contact:
Call: 0161 778 7109
Email:
education@recycleforgreatermanchester.com
Location: Longley Lane Education Centre, Longley Lane, Sharston, M22 4RQ
Come and see where the items donated by the people of Greater Manchester are repaired, upcycled and put back into reuse!
The Renew Hub is the place where all the items that have been donated go to. Here they are checked, repaired or upcycled. They are allocated to our 3 Renew shops or sold on the Renew eBay store. During the tour you will hear about the whole process, visit the large events space, see the items being allocated to the shops and see the eBay store. You will also see and hear about the work of the Charity partners who upcycle and repair the items in the hub. There are further activities with the Recycle for Greater Manchester Education Team who will host your visit and explain how people can be part of the circular economy recycling loop.
Date: Wednesday 3rd December 2025
Time: 10:30am-12:30am (includes 1/2 hour opportunity for Christmas shopping)
Pre-booking: Required
Booking is essential due to limited numbers. Once booked, you will receive a confirmation email containing directions, and guidance for making a safe visit to this industrial site.
Book your place here.
Booking Contact:
Call: 0161 778 7109
Email:
education@recycleforgreatermanchester.com
Location: Nash Rd, Trafford Park, Stretford, Manchester M17 1SX
Join us at the solar farm and see how sunlight is converted into electricity to part power our facilities and help towards our carbon reduction targets! Salford Road is the largest public sector owned solar farm in the North West.
Date: Tuesday 2nd December 2025
Time: 11am-12pm
Pre-booking: Required
Booking is essential due to limited numbers. Once booked, you will receive a confirmation email containing directions, and guidance for making a safe visit to this industrial site.
Book your place stating date & time here.
Booking Contact:
Call: 0161 778 7109
Email:
education@recycleforgreatermanchester.com
Location: Salford Road, Bolton, BL5 1DG
Join us at the solar farm and see how sunlight is converted into electricity to part power our facilities and help towards our carbon reduction targets! Salford Road is the largest public sector owned solar farm in the North West.
Date:
Time:
Pre-booking: Required
Booking is essential due to limited numbers. Once booked, you will receive a confirmation email containing directions, and guidance for making a safe visit to this industrial site.
Booking Contact: Email:
education@recycleforgreatermanchester.com
