Valiant Technology is calling for entries in an international competition to design a logo and a collection bin for e-waste recycling.

The logo is intended as a public-domain design, similar to the familiar möbius strip on current paper/plastic/metal recycling bins.

The 4th Bin is to be the means by which e-waste is responsibly collected. Our intent is to see a clearly labeled 4th bin placed centrally in every building in New York City, and eventually all across the country.

Press Inquiries:

Press Contact:
John Kirsch
p. 646-775-2771
e. john@valiant-ny.com

Business and Marketing Contact:
Douglas Heyman
p. 646-775-2771
e. doug@valiant-ny.com

Entry Fee
$20.00 (USD) per individual or team.
Notes:

• Entry fees are non-refundable

• Entry fee covers both logo and bin design entries

For further inquires please email us at:  helpme@4thbin.org

Prize Money
Logo Design

• 1st Place: $1,500.00
• 2nd Place: $500.00

BIN Design

• 1st Place: $3,000.00
• 2nd Prize: $1,000.00

Popular Vote Winners

• Logo: TBD
• BIN: TBD

Timeline
Competition Launch: April 2, 2009
Online Submissions Accepted: May 1, 2009
<UPDATED 06.11.09> Registration and Submission Deadline: August 2, 2009
Announcement of Winners: September 24, 2009
Public Voting Launch: October 2009
Popular Vote Winners Announced: November 2009
Exhibition Date: TBD

Jury
Allan Chochinov (Core77)
Scott Henderson (Studio Scott Henderson + MINT)
Aki Ishida (Parsons The New School for Design + Ishida/Crandall)
Victoria Milne (New York City Department of DESIGN + CONSTRUCTION)
Susan S. Szenasy (Metropolis Magazine)
William Menking (The Architect’s Newspaper / Pratt Institute)