Toggle menu

Scottish Parliamentary Elections - 7 May 2026

To vote in the Scottish Parliament elections you must be registered to vote by Monday 20 April. Register online or find out more information about the election by visiting 2026 Scottish Parliament election by using the link above.

Recycling & Waste Education for Schools and Nurseries

The Waste Team can work with your nursery, primary school or secondary school to offer free waste minimisation and recycling information and resources.

Waste Services offer a range of resources which link directly with the Curriculum for Excellence and Eco-Schools to promote the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle message. Please see details of the resources below.

To book or enquire about waste education resources and activities, please complete our Waste Education Online Form.

Information to download and print and some useful short videos which explain how recycling works
The Waste Education Lending Kits are available to all nurseries, primary schools, secondary schools and community groups, free of charge. All lesson plans, resources and equipment will be provided.
Some useful information and fun activities to help you learn about Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!
Information on how you can recycle and reduce waste.
Find helpful resources and activities to support learning about sustainability in the classroom with emphasis on Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.
Information about recycling and waste collections in schools and community centres.
Our material recycling facilities welcome visits from schools, universities and community groups to help share the knowledge about waste processing.