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All schools participating in the Let's Get it Sorted program are offered a fully funded excursion to BVSC Organics (FOGO), Recycling & Transfer Station, and the Central Waste Facility at Frog's Hollow.
About the Excursion
The excursion allows students to see first-hand the workings of the Central Waste Facility (landfill site near Wolumla), the Merimbula Organics (FOGO) site and the transfer and community recycling centre.
Let's Get it Sorted Waste Education Program Teacher Evaluation - Google Forms
At the Merimbula site students can learn about the process of turning FOGO into compost, the issues with contamination, community recycling streams such as e-waste, metals and other household items, and tour the community recycling centre.
At the Wolumla CWF site students can learn about landfill design, current management, landfill gas capture, leachate capture, and the effects of landfill on the environment.
The Cuppa by BVSC
Bega Valley Shire Council has created an engaging interactive digital story that highlights the intricate processes involved in managing the Central Waste Facility. By connecting the different facets of the landfill with a key message about waste reduction, they have developed an immersive educational resource.
This story has received positive feedback and is now being distributed to schools across NSW as an effective teaching aid. The project shows how bringing together various components can turn a straightforward subject into a meaningful and captivating learning experience.
Sample Itinerary & Risk Assessment
CWF Tour MPS- Itinerary 20241.docxSafety-Risk-Assessment-and-Management-Plan CWF - FOGO tour.docxStudent Worksheet
Student worksheet- Stage 3.pdfStudent worksheet- Stage 3 with answers.pdf
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