Calif. City Unveils ‘Mobile Murals’ on Refuse Trucks
August 24, 2018
Four new refuse trucks display the artwork of residents who won the City of Lompoc's Mobile Mural Contest.
Photo courtesy of City of Lompoc
The City of Lompoc, Calif., unveiled its newly decorated refuse trucks — with murals designed by residents. The city invited residents to submit artwork for its 2017 Mobile Mural Contest, with the theme “Public Works Connects Us.”
Dirk Ishiwata, facilities, fleet and park maintenance manager, spearheaded the mobile mural idea and contest along with Jennifer Johnson, former office staff assistant for fleet and facilities.
City staff selected eight pieces of artwork to display on the sides of its four new refuse trucks. Winners ranged from a kindergarten class to residents aged 15 to 20.
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