Contest Information for Schools in New York City

The Golden Apple Awards offers schools in NYC prizes* and recognition for documenting their model school recycling programs, waste prevention initiatives, or beautification projects.

The Golden Apple Awards consists of three contests. In each contest, schools compete against other schools within their grade division (elementary, intermediate, or high school) for borough and citywide honors.

(*Please note that award levels change year-to-year based on available funding. Be aware that prize monies may be significantly reduced or eliminated for 2009 awards, due to budget cuts.)

Download the 2009 contest brochure now, or use the online request form to order brochures and other NYC Department of Sanitation educational materials on recycling and waste prevention for your school.

NOTE: The files below are PDF (Portable Document Format) documents; you’ll need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to display and print them.

Show us your school's recycling program! TrashMasters! Super Recyclers rewards schools in each borough with cash prizes for model school recycling programs that comply with Department of Sanitation regulations. Learn more about this contest and how to enter.

Show us how your school reduces waste! Trashmasters! Reduce & Reuse Challenge awards cash prizes to schools in each borough for the most innovative and successful waste prevention practices. Learn more about this contest and how to enter.

Show us your community cleanup efforts! TrashMasters! Team Up to Clean Up gives cash prizes to schools in each borough for outstanding community cleanup and neighborhood beautification projects. Learn more about this contest and how to enter.

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