The Gloucestershire Energy from Waste Facility is pleased to announce its next open day on Saturday, 22nd March 2025.

Discover the latest developments at the Gloucestershire Energy from Waste Facility’s outdoor education zone, including new wildlife information displays, fruit trees to boost biodiversity, and interactive learning experiences designed to inspire environmental awareness.

Building on the success of our previous workshops, the Gloucestershire Energy from Waste Facility is thrilled to announce another poppy seed bomb making session on Monday, 17th February 2025 at 10am

On Thursday 24th October, the Gloucestershire Energy from Waste (EfW) facility, operated by FCC Environment on behalf of Gloucestershire County Council, proudly marks its five-year anniversary.

The Gloucestershire Energy from Waste Facility has launched its 2024 Annual Customer Satisfaction Survey, inviting feedback from local residents, suppliers, visitors, Councillors, and others.

On Friday, 1st November at 10am, the Gloucestershire Energy from Waste Facility is excited to offer a free papermaking workshop, open to children aged 5-15 and their accompanying adults.

The Gloucestershire Energy from Waste Facility is thrilled to announce the Design A Mug Competition 2024, inviting young minds to express their artistic talents while promoting positive waste management practices. This exciting competition offers a fantastic opportunity to win £50 for yourself and an additional £50 donation for your school or community group.

The Gloucestershire Energy from Waste Facility, operated by FCC Environment on behalf of Gloucestershire County Council, is pleased to announce that its next open day will be held on Saturday, 19th October 2024.

Shaun Pearse, the Operations Maintenance Assistant (OMA) & Incinerator Bottom Ash (IBA) Operations Supervisor at the Gloucestershire Energy from Waste Facility, will mark his two-year anniversary with the facility this October.

The Gloucestershire Energy from Waste Facility has announced the commencement of its next planned annual maintenance outage. This maintenance period will begin on Tuesday, 3rd September, and is scheduled to last for approximately two weeks.

Last year, we had the pleasure of hosting two groups of enthusiastic students and teachers from Dinglewell Junior School at the Gloucestershire Energy from Waste facility. Led by Laura Lyons, a dedicated educator with fifteen years of experience at the school, twelve eco-warriors representing years 3 to 6 embarked on a journey of discovery and learning during each visit.

Environmental stewardship is a core principle at the Gloucestershire Energy from Waste (EfW) Facility. Our commitment extends beyond converting waste into energy; we actively engage in enhancing local biodiversity through dedicated efforts and initiatives.

Looking for a fun and educational activity to keep your kids engaged during the summer holidays? Mark your calendars for Monday 19th August 2024, as the Gloucestershire Energy from Waste Facility is hosting a FREE scavenger hunt for children aged 5-12 and their accompanying adults.

The Gloucestershire Energy from Waste Facility has announced that applications for its 2024 Community Fund are now open.

The Gloucestershire Energy from Waste Facility supports local schools, colleges, and universities by helping their students learn about sustainable waste management and resource use.

For our latest Meet the Team feature, we interviewed Alex Jones, Mechanical Technician, who helps to maintain all mechanical systems and their components to ensure they operate smoothly and efficiently. 

On Friday 5th April 2024, the Gloucestershire Energy from Waste Facility will host its first-ever bottle rocket making workshop, aimed at local children aged 7-15 along with their parents and guardians.

The Gloucestershire Energy from Waste Facility will host its next open day on Saturday 16th March 2024, providing visitors with the opportunity to learn about the energy from waste process and to see the plant and on-site equipment first-hand.

Back by popular demand, on Friday 16th February 2024, Gloucestershire Energy from Waste Facility will be hosting its second poppy seed bomb making workshop aimed at local children aged 5-15 and their parents and guardians.