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Calling all 3rd Graders

RECYCLEBOT CHALLENGE

is back for 2026! Submissions are being accepted from any Rutherford County, NC, 3rd Grader from March 23rd until April 2nd, 2026

Take a look at our previous winners and get details on how it works below!

How It Works

STEP 1

Watch our video and start thinking about your helper. Download the flyer ( PDF )

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Fill out our fun & quick form — name your helper, tell us where they live and what they do to help the earth!

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STEP 3

​Build your RecycleBot and bring your entry to the Rutherford County Library between March 23rd and April 2nd, 2026.

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Submissions will be voted on in these categories:

  • Best Overall (Bot and Story)

  • Most Creative (good imagination or original ideas)

  • Most Unique (good message, fun, unusual items)

  • Best Use of Plastic and/or Styrofoam

  • Best Use of Paper and/or Textiles

  • Best Group Submission

  • Roxi's Picks

  • Rocki's Picks

  • Fan Favorite

This Year's Prizes

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ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP TO KIDSENSES MUSEUM

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ICE CREAM FROM SCOOP

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PARTICIPATION PRIZES

Accepting Entries from March 23rd at 8:30 a.m. to April 2nd at 6 p.m.

 

Drop off your submission at the Rutherford County Library (145 College Ave, Suite D, Rutherfordton, NC) or request a pick-up at your school below

Need help transporting your RecycleBot? Let us know below!

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Thank you for submitting!

Special thanks to our friends at Rutherford County Library and KidSenses Museum for their partnership in this year's RecycleBot Challenge!

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Past winners

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PO Box 1349

Rutherfordton, NC 28139
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