# Decorative Dumpsters Wallpapered Dumpsters Considered "Polite Graffiti" By Rose Nazarali | Published 2010-01-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallpapered-dumpsters References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/files/2010/01/wallpapered-dumpsters-a-sight-for-sore-eyes.php) & [wallpapereddumpsters.blogspot](http://wallpapereddumpsters.blogspot.com/) Wallpapered dumpsters are starting to pop up all over the place including New York City, Los Angeles and even Rome. Artist Christine Finley is the culprit of these [decorative dumpsters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trashy) which she considers to be “polite graffiti.” The made-over dumpsters actually provide a nice little element of decor for the streets and look much nicer than plain, garbage-green dumpsters. **Implications** - The idea of painting the dumpsters is not only a way to express creativity, but also a way to express environmental activism. Many people don't pay attention to garbage dumpsters, but when they feature bright colors and [printed designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printed-decors), they are bound to get noticed. Christine Finley's idea is definitely an awesome one. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Graffiti](https://www.trendhunter.com/graffiti) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Decorative Dumpsters:** The trend of wallpapered dumpsters adds a creative and visually appealing element to the streetscape. - **Polite Graffiti:** Transforming dumpsters into works of art provides a respectful and engaging form of graffiti. - **Environmental Activism:** Decorating dumpsters with bright colors and designs raises awareness about waste management and environmental issues. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers have an opportunity to collaborate with urban communities to create visually appealing and environmentally conscious public art installations. - **Waste Management:** The waste management industry can explore partnerships with artists and community organizations to turn dumpsters into attractive and functional assets in urban areas. - **Urban Revitalization:** Municipalities and urban planners can leverage decorative dumpsters as a part of placemaking strategies to enhance the aesthetics and character of neighborhoods. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [Food-Inspired Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dish-pics.md) - [Leftover Househouse Paint Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-drop.md) - [Digital Graffiti NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graffiti-wall-collection.md) - [Dumpster Pencil Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dumpstuder-pencil-holders.md) - [Sustainably Constructed Garbage Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubbish-bin.md) - [Modern Durable Trash Receptacles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trash-receptacles.md) - [Artful Seaweed-Inspired Bin Magnets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-edition.md)