County Launches Mason District Glass Recycling Can Art Contest to Engage Youth in Glass Recycling

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va- If you’re a kid with artistic talent, or know of any, help us spread the word about the first Solid Waste Management Glass Recycling Can Art Contest in partnership with Mason District Arts Advisory Council. The contest challenges participants to raise awareness about the benefits and importance of glass recycling.

Participants must attend a Justice HS, Annandale HS, or Falls Church HS pyramid school in the Mason District. Students may submit artwork individually or as a group. One art piece per entry is permitted. Students can submit original artwork reflecting the theme: “the benefits and importance of glass recycling for our community” to raise awareness about the importance of glass recycling.
The winning artwork will debut on Earth Day in April 2026 and will be featured on the glass recycling can at the Mason District Government Center. Winners will be notified in March 2026.
Theme: The benefits and importance of glass recycling for our community.
Eligibility: 6th through 12th grade students attending a Justice HS, Annandale HS, or Falls Church HS pyramid school in the Mason District
Prizes: Artwork installation on a county purple glass can
Submission Deadline: Friday, February 27, 2026 by 11:59 pm

For more information about the contest, including how to submit your artwork, submission guidelines and entry requirements, go to https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/publicworks/recycling-trash/glass.
Glass deposited in the county’s purple recycling cans is used to make food and beverage containers, fiberglass insulation, and reflective materials. To learn more about the glass recycling program in Fairfax County, visit https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/publicworks/recycling-trash/glass. Help us shape what zero-waste communities in Fairfax County can look like when sharing a common goal.
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