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Norman, Oklahoma Unveils 'HazMatt' Sculpture Emphasizing Sustainability at New Waste Facility

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Published on January 17, 2026
Norman, Oklahoma Unveils 'HazMatt' Sculpture Emphasizing Sustainability at New Waste FacilitySource: Facebook/City of Norman

A creative new landmark was officially unveiled on Jan. 13 at the City of Norman’s Household Hazardous Waste Facility. The city celebrated with a ribbon cutting for HazMatt, a large art sculpture made from repurposed dumpsters and waste materials, according to the City of Norman's Facebook post.

The event drew a big crowd and included remarks from Mayor Stephen Tyler Holman and City Manager Darrel Pyle. Artists Ken Hall Jr. and Derek Vosten also spoke, along with Michele Loudenback from the Department of Environmental Resilience and Sustainability, as reported by the City of Norman.

HazMatt highlights how art, sustainability, and community can come together. The sculpture serves as a reminder of the importance of environmental responsibility and creative reuse.