The rubbish for the tower was found at a waste transfer site

The waste - shaped into a tower - has been designed as part of the resort's Festival of Light, officially launched on Friday.

The artwork, which stands on council offices, has been made up of rubbish which could have been recycled.

Called The Power and the Gory, it aims to make residents and visitors think twice about rubbish.

The artwork has been designed by Michael Trainor, who made the world's largest glitterball for the promenade.

The tower is 5m high and is part of the Festival of Light - this year's new take on the illuminations - which has exhibits throughout the town.

'Gratifying'

Most of items, including glass, tin cans and old toys, were found at a waste transfer site in Blackpool.

Mr Trainor said: "There's something very gratifying about turning something ugly into something beautiful.

"The light shining through the objects creates a colourful glowing effect, shining high above a beach at the bottom of the tower made out of twinkling pieces of broken glass. "I'm totally behind the recycling principle and the idea of using Blackpool's waste to create a piece of artwork is great."