Create a waste wonder and win!

Primary school children across the borough can kick off their summer holidays by entering a fun competition designed to raise awareness about recycling.

The winner will win a goody bag full of energy saving and recycled items such as a water powered calculator, wind-up torch and a stationary set made from elephant poo! All they have to do is create something new from something old - this could be anything from a collage using old newspapers, fabric and magazines to a sculpture using toilet roll tubes, yogurt pots and plastic bottles - it's completely up to them. The more imaginative, the better!

To enter simply take a photo of your finished piece and send it to the Community Waste Officer at Hertsmere Borough Council with a completed entry form which you can get from your school, as part of the council's Waste and Recycling schools' newsletter, or by downloading it below:

• Waste and Recycling school newsletter and competition entry form (PDF - 4 pages)

The competition is open to four to 11 year olds and all entries must be received by Friday 3rd August. The winner will be notified the following week.

If you have any queries please contact the Recycling Officer on 020 8207 2277.

Address for entries:
Community Waste Officer
Hertsmere Borough Council
Civic Offices
Elstree Way
Borehamwood
WD6 1WA