A contest is being held for Halton kids who are 12 years old and under to celebrate the success of the Region's waste diversion programs.

"Since the launch of weekly Blue Box and GreenCart collection in April, Halton Region has been using the blue and green frogs as its waste management mascots," said Regional Chair Gary Carr. "Both the Blue Box and GreenCart frogs have been extremely well received by residents, and we're now asking for help from children to name each of them."

Winning entrants will receive a prize package for their creative Blue Box and GreenCart frog names, be formally recognized at the GreenCart celebration event planned during Waste Reduction Week in October and have their picture sent to the local newspapers.

Entries will be judged on overall suitability of the name suggestion, originality and creativity by a panel of staff from Halton's Waste Management Services and Community Relations divisions.

Contest entries are due by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 22 and can be submitted on-line at www.halton.ca.

For more information on the contest call (905) 825-6000 or visit the aforementioned website.