May 3rd, 2025Truck art to help sort out the rubbish

Local children in the Macedon Ranges Shire are being given the chance to have their creativity showcased shire-wide … on the side of a council waste collection truck.

The council is calling on its young residents to take part in a new art competition that combines creativity with environmental awareness.

The winning entries will be printed on the side of the council’s waste trucks, which travel through towns and neighbourhoods, as a colourful reminder of how we can all do our bit to care for the environment.

The competition encourages children to create an artwork in one of three key waste education categories:

• the four bin system – showing how to correctly sort waste into the right bin

• hazardous waste – helping people understand how to dispose of hazardous items safely

• choose to reuse – inspiring the community to ditch single-use items and embrace reusables

Entries are open to children from early learning centres, kindergartens and schools throughout the shire.

Winners will receive a waste warrior starter pack filled with fun and practical eco-friendly goodies. Their artwork will be professionally printed and displayed on one of the shire’s waste trucks – bringing their message to the streets for years to come.

The early learning centre or school that each winner attends will also receive a delivery of organic compost for their gardens, helping to close the loop on food and garden waste.

Mayor Dom Bonanno said the initiative was a great way to engage children in the subject of sustainability through art.

“This competition gives our youngest residents a voice and a creative outlet to show the whole community how we can reduce waste and protect our environment,” he said.

“It’s a fantastic opportunity for children to learn about our waste system and be proud of the positive impact they can make – especially when they see their artwork driving around town.”

The competition is now open and will close on Friday 30 May 2025.

To enter and for full details, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/truck-art