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Courses for elementary school

What happens to the waste?

0-3rd grade - Energy Tower

Duration: 1.5-2 hours

We follow the residual waste from when the pupils throw it in the trash can to when it is lifted into the furnace in the Energy Tower. We see the garbage trucks unloading the waste and look into the oven where the waste burns.

Purpose of the visit

  • The pupils see what happens to their residual waste
  • Motivating pupils to sort their waste
  • To support learning at school by giving pupils a hands-on experience they can remember

The visit itself

Intro that activates the pupils' prior understanding of waste.
Tour of the facility with focus on unloading and incineration.
Reversible game with pictures from the tour.

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What's happening at a recycling centre?

0-3rd grade - recycling centre

Duration: 1.5 hours (shorter if the weather is bad)
The visit takes place outside, so make sure you dress according to the weather

The pupils help sort waste and put it in the right containers. We also take a closer look at some of the machines we use at the recycling centre.

Purpose of the visit

  • For pupils to see what happens at a recycling centre
  • Motivating pupils to sort their waste
  • To support learning at school by giving pupils a hands-on experience they can remember

The visit itself

Intro that activates the children's perceptions of waste.
Tour of the site with stops at selected waste fractions.

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Visit a recycling centre in Kalundborg Municipality
Visit a recycling centre in Køge, Lejre, Roskilde or Stevns Municipalities

Practical information

Safety and security

It is important that everyone wears flat, closed shoes.
There must be at least two adults who know the students.

Food in connection with visits

The Energy Tower

It will usually be possible to have lunch before or after a visit to the Energy Tower. If you need it, please note this when you book your visit.

recycling centre

It is not possible to eat when visiting a recycling centre.

Cancellation or other changes

Cancellations/changes can be made directly through the link in the confirmation email you receive when you book a visit. If you will be delayed on the day, please notify the reception at 46347500.