The Shire of Dardanup is once again calling on local young artists to get creative, with the popular Veolia Truck Wrap Artwork Competition set to return this year.

Primary school-aged students from across the Shire are invited to design an eye-catching artwork that promotes the importance of recycling and helps educate the community about what belongs in the yellow-lidded recycling bin.

The winning artwork will earn its creator a $200 gift card and the unique opportunity to have their design professionally wrapped onto a local waste collection truck, transforming it into a moving work of art seen throughout the community.

The competition gives young residents the chance to see their artwork come to life in a truly unique way. Not only could the winning design be seen travelling throughout the Shire, but it will also help educate the community about the importance of recycling correctly and keeping contamination out of recycling bins.

Competition details:

Theme: We know what goes in, and what to keep out of our Yellow Lidded Bin.

Open to: All primary school students within the Shire of Dardanup.

Dates: 20 July 2026 until 21 August 2026.

Artwork requirements:

• Artwork must be flat (no sculpture or collage).
• Landscape orientation.
• Only one entry per student.

Prizes:

• The winner will receive a $200 gift card and have their artwork printed on the side of local waste trucks, showcasing their creativity to the entire community.

How to enter:

• Draw your artwork on the back of the entry sheet.
• Call into the Shire of Dardanup offices (Dardanup and Eaton) to collect an entry sheet.
• Drop off your design by Friday, 21 August 2026 at either:
  • Eaton Community Library, 1 Council Drive, Eaton.
  • Dardanup Community Centre, 3 Little St, Dardanup WA 6236.

Terms and conditions:

• This competition is open to primary school-aged students attending schools within the Shire of Dardanup.
• Entries must depict 'We know what goes in, and what to keep out of our yellow lidded bin’.
• Artwork must be flat, in landscape orientation.
• Each student may submit only one entry.
• Entries must include an English translation and/or brief description.
• The judges' decision is final; no correspondence will be entered into.
• Entries become the property of the Shire of Dardanup and Veolia Environmental Services.
• The winner will be awarded a $200 gift card.
• All artwork will remain the property of the Shire of Dardanup and Veolia Environmental Services.
• The Shire and Veolia reserve the right to use entries for promotional purposes.
• Incomplete or non-compliant entries will be ineligible.
• The competition may be withdrawn or extended at the discretion of the Council.
• All artwork must be hand-drawn, not computerised.