Trash Can Decorating Contest
No MOre Trash, Missouri's anti-litter program coordinated by the Missouri Departments of Conservation and Transportation, sponsors a trash can decorating contest for Missouri elementary schools. The goal of the contest is to raise awareness about Missouri's litter problem and discourage littering. A grand prize winner, selected from all entries submitted, receives an award of $500. One entry from each competition category (K-2, 3-5 and 6-8) receives an award of $100.
View the 2008 contest winners.
Contest Rules
- Decorate a 30 gallon or larger trash can to be located in a prominent area of the school (cafeteria, gymnasium, ball field, etc.).
- Each design must include the No MOre Trash logo and an anti-litter message or slogan. The no more trash logo can be downloaded from the media page.
- Artistic media choices can include, but are not limited to paint, fabric, glitter, crayon, wax, paper, photos, etc.
- No entry fee is required. Only entries submitted by schools will be accepted. Schools may submit one entry in each competition category. The competition categories are grades K-2, 3-5 and 6-8.
- Entries will consist of a completed entry form and a photograph of the decorated trash can (photos must be in-focus, close up views of the project). Digital photos are preferred, but hard copies will be accepted.
- Entry deadline: Mailed entries must be postmarked by January 28, 2008.
Entries submitted electronically or hand delivered must be received by
5:00 p.m. January 31, 2008. No faxed entries will be accepted. Entries
received after the deadlines will not be considered. Entries may be sent
to:
nomoretrash@mdc.mo.gov, or No MOre Trash
Missouri Department of Conservation
P.O. Box 180
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180
Judging, Awards and Notification
- Entries will be judged based on creativity, adherence to the contest rules and effective use of theme and logo.
- The school submitting the Grand Prize winning entry will receive $500 and a trophy.
- $100 will be awarded to one entry in each competition category
- Upon request schools will be provided with 1st – 3rd place award certificates.
- Notification of winning entries will be received by mail or email.
