THREE new waste trucks featuring artwork by local artists Jack and Josh were unveiled at Our Lady of Fatima Primary School in Rosebud last week.
Each of the three trucks features a unique design that celebrates the peninsula and its beauty.
Mayor Cr Anthony Marsh, fellow councillors, the artists, and excited students attended the unveiling.
The event was a chance to celebrate local art, allow children to meet the truck drivers, and remind young people of the importance of recycling and caring for the environment.
The students were treated to a live demonstration by the truck drivers, who showed how bins are emptied and offered a behind the scenes look at the driver’s area and a peek into the trucks.
One of the artists, Josh, said it was “very exciting”, and they had the “best reactions from the kids”. He said his children have been running to the window every day, trying to see the new trucks.
Marsh said the new fleet represents more than a practical upgrade for the community.
“These trucks do more than collect our waste – they tell our story,” he said. “They bring a sense of pride to our streets and showcase the incredible local creativity we have here on the peninsula. It was great seeing them in person and the reaction from the kids and community has been fantastic.”
The new trucks will be on peninsula streets soon and residents are encouraged to wave at the drivers and share photos to social media.
The Mornington Peninsula Shire is also running a Waste Truck Colouring Competition, giving local children the chance to see their own artwork featured on one of the shire’s new waste trucks.
The competition has drawn strong interest, with nearly 100 entries. The shire hopes to encourage young residents to get creative while thinking about recycling and sustainability.
First published in the Mornington News – 4 November 2025
