Pupils’ artwork transforms bin lorries

Primary school pupils across Ashfield took part in a district‑wide competition to have their artwork displayed on one of Ashfield District Council’s bin lorries.

Children were invited to design a recycling‑themed poster for three separate vehicles. Schools across the district submitted a fantastic range of creative, colourful entries, showcasing how passionately young people feel about looking after the environment. The three winning designs have will soon be professionally printed and installed on the Council’s lorries, where they will be seen by thousands of residents each week.

As part of their prize, the winners were invited to the Council’s waste and recycling depot, where they will be able to see their artwork up close and learn more about how the service operates.

This year’s talented winners are:

• Skylar, aged 7, Hucknall National Primary
• Stanley, aged 9, Mapplewells Primary
• Arthur, aged 10, Mapplewells Primary

Cllr Dale Grounds, Chairman of Ashfield District Council, said: “The creativity shown by these pupils has been outstanding. Their designs don’t just brighten up our bin lorries; they help spread an important message about recycling across Ashfield.

We had so many brilliant entries and it’s fantastic to see young people so engaged in looking after the environment. Congratulations to the winners, we’re delighted to showcase their artwork as the lorries travel around Ashfield.”

Posted on 26 May 2026