Enter our CAN THE TRASH! Clean Beach Poster Contest for a chance to share your message with millions of beach visitors across Los Angeles County!
If you win, your artwork will be displayed on trash barrels at the beach—helping remind everyone to keep our beaches clean. Students can submit posters online, in person, or by mail. The contest is open to students in grades 3–5 who live in Los Angeles County. Please note that online entries must be submitted by an adult.
To enter, draw a picture with a message showing how we can keep our oceans and beaches clean, healthy, and free of pollution. Use your creativity, bold colors, and big ideas—we can’t wait to see what you create!
POSTER CONTEST ENTRY RULES
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Create your poster by hand on a white 8.5″ x 11″ sheet of paper placed sideways (landscape). Posters turned the other way (portrait) will not be accepted.
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Use color in your artwork.
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Your poster must be your own original work. Do not include copyrighted characters, logos, or words from movies, TV shows, books, or games.
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The artwork must be created entirely by the student entering the contest.
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You may submit more than one poster, but each poster must have its own entry form.
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If your poster is selected as a winner, you must provide the original artwork.
SELECTION PROCESS
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One winner per grade will be chosen from each of the five County Supervisorial Districts.
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This means there will be 15 winners total.
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Winners will be contacted directly and announced on the contest webpage.
HOW TO ENTER
> To enter online click ENTER NOW.
> To enter by mail or in person DOWNLOAD ENTRY FORM.
> Please email your questions to postercontest@bh.lacounty.gov.
DEADLINE
January 31, 2026 (entries accepted year-round; late entries go to Summer 2027)
