# Dumpster Dress-Up 8 Artsy Trash Receptacles By Alex Covert | Published 2008-09-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beautifying-your-trash-dumpster-art References: [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/12295814@N05/2459572416/) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/urbancamper/898657720/) Dumpsters are not pretty. They are boxy, stained and dented. But why should they be? They are [trash receptacles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trash-time-out). They are where cellophane packaging and dirty diapers briefly hang out before taking a dirt nap. There are a few folks, however, who think otherwise. Maybe [dumpsters can be pretty](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1). Here are a few examples of people trying to make their alleys and their world a better place to live. More image credit links below the jump: [theforbz](http://www.flickr.com/photos/forbzez/192736689/) [cyberconch.com](http://www.cyberconch.com/todd/Dumpster/page4.htm) [supertouchart.com](http://www.supertouchart.com/category/graffiti/page/5/) [picasaweb](http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/sx94y7mTMlQ66K1HdA3MHQ) [zappowbang](http://www.flickr.com/photos/zappowbang/2218272874/) [urbanjacksonville](http://www.flickr.com/photos/urbanjacksonville/40946726/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Dumpster Art:** The trend of turning dumpsters into art installations is on the rise, providing new opportunities for artists and community beautification programs. - **Sustainability Messaging:** Including sustainability messaging on dumpsters is a trend that presents opportunities for companies looking to showcase their commitment to the environment to their customers. - **Dumpster Renovation:** The trend of renovating and repurposing dumpsters can provide new opportunities for companies looking to upcycle waste materials and reduce their environmental footprint. ### Where This Applies - **Art:** The dumpster art trend presents an opportunity for artists and galleries to explore new forms of public art installations. - **Waste Management:** The trend of repurposing and renovating dumpsters provides new opportunities for waste management companies to create innovative and eco-friendly waste disposal solutions. - **Retail:** The trend of including sustainability messaging on dumpsters presents an opportunity for retailers to showcase their commitment to the environment and appeal to environmentally conscious customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Junkyard-Inspired Art Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junkyard-diving.md) - [Rodent-Preventative Trash Bins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/group-project.md) - [Adorable Public Rubbish Bins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-seoul-20.md) - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md) - [Styrofoam Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trashy.md) - [Artful Seaweed-Inspired Bin Magnets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-edition.md) - [Crystal-Adorned Crushed Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-keller.md) - [Sustainably Constructed Garbage Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubbish-bin.md) - [Recycled Phonecase Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/journey-to-rebirth.md)