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 For the past eight years, all Madison County schools have been invited to participate in TRASHformations - A Recycled Sculpture Contest. The sponsor for this competition is the Madison County Recycling Program. Eight schools participated in the first contest held in 2002. In 2003, thirteen schools hosted their own competitions with nearly 500 students competing for prizes. In 2004 & 2005, students from fifteen schools made sculptures. In 2006, twenty-one schools sent 57 sculptures. The competition continues to grow each year.
New rules were established for 2007. Entries could no longer be painted orc ontain little pre-made Lego people or Matchbox cars. The students had to list what items were recyclable in Madison County. The new rules were designed to promote creativity and the understanding of what items can actually go into the recycle bins.
Students were able to prepare sculptures as a team of 2-4 or as individuals. Categories were grades: K-2, 3-4, 5-6 & 7-8 . All participants received ribbons. First, second and third place prizes were awarded in each category to the teams and individuals at each school. First place winners received photo holders made from computer mother boards or used license plates. Second place prizes were recycled computer motherboard clipboards, while third place received recycled glass sun-catchers of an American eagle or the tree of life.
Each school's first place winners were invited to compete at the County level at the Madison County Administration Building, during Earth Week. All first, second and third place winners at this level will receive debit gift cards in various dollar amounts.
There has never been a theme for the contest. The students were allowed to make anything they desired. The sculpture could be no larger than 2'*2'*2'. Many chose familiar landmarks - their playground, arch and Busch Stadium. There were many "original" animals. Each participant was required to give their "work of art" a title. Sculptures were judged, not only on creativity and originality, but on the use of different recyclables. At least 70% of the structure had to be made from materials that could be recycled in Madison County.
The rules and timetable and all submission forms are filed below.
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