Welcome to the Somerset Waste Action Programme

The team comprises a group of dedicated Officers, who visit schools and community groups to promote waste minimisation, reuse, recycling and composting. They are based at the Carymoor Environmental Centre at Dimmer, near Castle Cary. The team provide a professional, adaptable service to support the waste services provided across the County.

Working with schools….

SWAP work with schools throughout Somerset and offer a range of workshops, lessons and interactive activities to promote the key themes of reuse, reduce and recycling. All the sessions are tailored to the curriculum and individual schools requirements. For more information on what SWAP can offer your school, click on the links below:

PRIMARY SCHOOLS

SECONDARY SCHOOLS

A Christmas Decoration Workshop where pupils at Burnham-on-Sea Infants School learn how to reuse waste and make fantastic festive decorations.

Schools are also able to 'Take the Pledge' to commit to waste reduction and become part of a network of schools taking action. Publicise your good practice through the regular Schools' Newsletter; benefit from free compost equipment; and visit the Carymoor Environmental Trust.

Working with community groups…

The SWAP team work with a range of community groups across Somerset, including Parish Councils, allotment associations, Probus groups, Women's Institutes. Click here for more information.

Youth Groups

SWAP can provide you with activity ideas to run with your youth group. Just get in touch to see how we can help. We will be posting a number of resources and activity ideas on the Youth page in the near future.

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Special Events…

The team attend and organise community events to raise awareness and provide facilities for people to get involved. From fairs to recycling roadshows, the team cover Somerset to spread the message!

To book a visit to your school or community group, contact SWAP on 01963 351350, or email rf.swap@carymoor.org.uk

About SWAP

SWAP is funded by the Somerset Waste Partnership and is delivered in partnership with the Carymoor Environmental Trust