The hub includes a revamped Reuse Shop and a new educational Discovery Centre, which aims to bring sustainability to life for schoolchildren and community groups.
Veolia is the official waste management partner for Birmingham City Council and operates five recycling centres across the city.
Donald Macphail, Chief Operating Officer for UK Treatment at Veolia, said: “The redeveloped Tyseley Recycling Centre reflects our commitment to innovation, environmental education and a sustainable future for all.
“The Reuse Shop is open to the community now and we look forward to welcoming recycling enthusiasts of all ages.
“By making sustainability tangible and engaging through the Discovery Centre and the on-site Reuse Shop, we hope to empower residents to contribute to the circular economy in their everyday lives.”
The Discovery Centre will teach visitors about the waste hierarchy and the environment. It includes an interactive Sustainable Energy Zone with a working heat pump installation.
Fashion pieces and a sculpture made from upcycled materials created by local artists Ildiko Nagy and Rukhsana Sardar, and Birmingham City University fashion students, are also exhibited at the Centre.
The centre is managed by Veolia’s Education, Communications, and Outreach Team and engages with Birmingham’s residents, schools, and community groups.
Bookings to the centre can be made online.
The refurbished reuse shop
The revamped Reuse Shop is now positioned towards the front of the HWRC to encourage visitors to consider reuse ahead of dropping off items for recycling.
The shop is operated by Community Reuse and is open from 9:30am to 4:30pm every day.
At the opening ceremony, Councillor Harris Khaliq, Cabinet Member for City Operations and Digital at Birmingham City Council, said: “The new Discovery Centre and enhanced Reuse Shop at Tyseley are excellent examples of how we can help residents make more sustainable choices while learning about the importance of reducing waste and protecting our environment.
“Every day, thousands of tonnes of waste are collected across our city. Most people only see what happens when their bin is emptied, but this centre gives residents, schools and community groups the chance to understand the journey afterwards and, more importantly, how each of us can reduce waste in the first place.
“My commitment as Cabinet Member is to keep Birmingham clean not just through waste collections, but by preventing waste, improving recycling and giving residents the knowledge and confidence to be part of the solution. This Discovery Centre is an important step on that journey, helping people understand how small changes at home can make a big difference across our city.
“We are pleased to continue working with Veolia to provide facilities that benefit local communities, support a circular economy and inspire the next generation to play their part in creating a more sustainable future.”
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