Garbage Can Design Contest 2026

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2026's painted garbage can entries


The Garbage Can Design Contest is an annual competition where students paint garbage cans in an effort to help beautify the city!

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.

Presented by TD, this contest is part of the Spruce Up St. Albert program, an annual clean up program that encourages resident participation in a variety of activities that ultimately keep our community looking its best! The final painted garbage cans are placed around the city in our parks and neighbourhoods for all to enjoy!

Vote for Your Favourite!

From May 8 to May 18, 2026, residents can view one-of-a-kind designs and vote for their favourite.

The contest winner will be announced on May 20, 2026!



The Garbage Can Design Contest is an annual competition where students paint garbage cans in an effort to help beautify the city!

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.

Presented by TD, this contest is part of the Spruce Up St. Albert program, an annual clean up program that encourages resident participation in a variety of activities that ultimately keep our community looking its best! The final painted garbage cans are placed around the city in our parks and neighbourhoods for all to enjoy!

Vote for Your Favourite!

From May 8 to May 18, 2026, residents can view one-of-a-kind designs and vote for their favourite.

The contest winner will be announced on May 20, 2026!


  • 2026 Contest Winners

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    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


    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


Page last updated: 20 May 2026, 09:18 AM