Operation Recycling LEGO® Competition
Get ready to build, create and make a difference!
To celebrate National Recycling Week, Cassowary Coast Regional Council is teaming up with local libraries to bring you 'Operation Recycling – a fun LEGO® building competition encouraging children to explore the world of recycling through creativity and imagination.
Whether it's a recycling superhero, a clever sorting machine, a rubbish truck, a recycling centre or something completely out of the box, we want to see what recycling means to you!
So, grab your LEGO® bricks, get building and show us how you can help make our community greener.
Entry is free and open to Cassowary Coast residents aged 4-17 years. Entries open 9 November and close 30 November 2026.
Creations may be displayed at participating libraries alongside the entrant's first name, age and a short description of their creation.
There are prizes up for grabs!
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Local library prizes: One winner will be randomly selected from entries at each of the four participating library locations to win one of four LEGO® City Recycling Truck sets.
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Major prize: $50 Kmart Voucher - will be awarded to a selected entry, judged by Cr Ellen Jessop.
That's five opportunities to celebrate creativity and recycling!
How to enter
It's easy to take part in Operation Recycling!
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Get creative: Use LEGO® bricks to build something that represents recycling.
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Tell us about it: Write a short blurb explaining your creation and how it relates to recycling.
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Submit your entry: Take your creation and blurb to your local participating library. (Innisfail, Tully, Mission Beach and Cardwell).
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The draws will take place week commencing 30 November 2026 at each library. Entrants do not need to attend.
Terms and Conditions(PDF, 157KB)
Application form(PDF, 187KB)
Have LEGO® bricks to spare?
Families are also encouraged to donate any unused LEGO® bricks to their local library.
Your unwanted bricks could become someone else's next great recycling-inspired creation!
Let's make recycling part of the fun!
Operation Recycling is about more than building with LEGO®. It's an opportunity for children and families to learn more about recycling, discover simple ways to recycle correctly and get involved in their local community.
Keep an eye on Cassowary Coast Regional Council's communication channels for helpful recycling tips and advice throughout National Recycling Week.
Get building, get creative and join Operation Recycling!
This initiative is not affiliated with, sponsored or endorsed by the LEGO® group.