“One man’s trash is another man’s treasure,” the saying goes. And RethinkWaste’s 2023 Art with Trash contest is now open, where students in grades 3-5 can create a work of art using materials that would otherwise have been thrown away or recycled.
Each school year, RethinkWaste hosts the Spring Trash Art Contest, which is designed for students who attend schools located in the public waste management agency's service area.
To this end, students eligible to participate must be attending an elementary school in Belmont, Burlingame, East Palo Alto, Foster City, Hillsborough, Menlo Park, Redwood City, San Carlos, San Mateo, and unincorporated parts of San Mateo County and the West Bay Sanitary District.
This year there are two categories: Group Category for classes from 3rd to 5th grade and Individual Category for students from 3rd to 5th grade.
So it's time to get your tools and creativity ready, as children who wish to participate can do so through different art mediums, including sculptures, collages and murals.
It is important to note that at least 90 percent of the piece must be made of recyclable material or trash and must not exceed 3 x 3 feet in height. Also, keep in mind that the works must be delivered in person.
Submissions are due Friday, April 7 at 4:00 p.m. RethinkWaste's main office is on the second floor of the San Carlos Library, located at 610 Elm Street.
Winning artworks will be announced on Friday, April 14. All winners will be publicly recognized at the RethinkWaste Earth Day event on Saturday, April 29 at the Shoreway Environmental Center.
Interested parties must fill out a form, which is available at Spanish e English.
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