
Garbage Can Design Contest
2026 Contest
This year's theme is "Happy Habitats", highlighting the importance of clean environments, balanced ecosystems and the well-being of all living things.
Contest entrants will be decorating garbage cans with animals living in clean forests, cities, rivers, parks, and neighborhoods. The artwork would highlight how keeping garbage off the ground helps animals, ecosystems, and communities stay happy and healthy.
Winners
Thank you to everyone who voted and the students who painted garbage cans to help beautify the city! In 2026, children and youth painted garbage cans to reflect the theme "Healthy Habitats".
With more than 3000 votes cast, the winners are:
1st Place
Wild Rose - Kindergarten

2nd Place
École La Mission - Grade 5/6

3rd Place
W.D. Cuts - Art Class

Presented by
This event is part of Spruce Up St. Albert presented by TD initiative, which helps to clean up and beautify our city.
Last edited: May 20, 2026