Transforming

Trash

Where art and sustainability meet

Together, we reimagine waste as a resource - building a more sustainable, creative, and connected future.

Meet our Artists

Coming soon! This Olmsted County initiative will launch in 2026, selecting two artists to complete a one-month residency between May-September.

About the Residency

The Artist-in-Residence Program provides paid opportunities for artists to create public artworks using at least 90% reclaimed materials from the Olmsted County Recycling Centers and Kalmar Landfill.

Read our Backstory

It all began with a partnership between a local Rochester artist and county Commissioner

Transforming Trash is hosted and partially funded by Olmsted County Environmental Resources.

Learn more about Olmsted County’s dedication to sustainability at the links below.

Olmsted County Garbage & Recycling
Solid Waste Management Plan 2022-2032

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund.