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Great News!

We’re Extending the Submission Deadline!

We have been thrilled with the submissions we've received so far for the Truck Art Contest, but we want to make sure every student in Houston who wants to participate has the chance to do so! That’s why we’re giving everyone a little extra time to send in their work.

The new deadline is Friday, March 14. If you have already submitted your work, thank you! We truly appreciate it and can’t wait to see the rest of the amazing entries that come in.

City of Houston - SWM 3rd Annual

Third Annual Truck Art Contest

Student artists in Houston are asked to showcase their talents by entering the second annual City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department Truck Art Contest.

The City of Houston Solid Waste Management 3rd Annual Truck Art Contest was created to promote the three R's, reuse, reduce and recycle. Our goal is to raise public awareness and support educational programming focused on recycling, reducing, and reusing. The winning entries will inspire Houston residents as they are displayed on the recycling trucks bringing Art and education around the city.

Grand Prize winners will have their artwork displayed on the side of City of Houston Recycling Trucks.

Contest Overview

Open to all HISD and Yes Preep registered students ( K to12 Grades) in City of Houston service area.
Recycling artwork submission between February 11, 2025, and March 14, 2025.
Only one entry per student

Art Submission

Submission form.
Optional mail entries will be accepted. (Must be postmarked by February 28th)
Each submission must include COMPLETED entry form.
Recycling artwork submission between February 11, 2025, and March 14, 2025.
Mail submission is accepted. MAIL without folding:
SWM Art Contest
Attn: Truck Art Contest
611 Walker #1230, Houston, TX 77002