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Learn about recent developments in Nobody Trashes Tennessee’s mission to end littering through our newsroom. While Tennessee has beautiful scenery, roadside litter remains a challenge. Stay informed about our litter-prevention campaigns and the steps Nobody Trashes Tennessee is taking to protect Tennessee’s natural beauty through the following articles.

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Boy Scouts of America partners with Nobody Trashes Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – April 2, 2024 – Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Nobody Trashes Tennessee (NTT) litter prevention campaign has once again expanded its youth group partnerships. All six Boy Scouts of America councils serving Tennessee have joined with Nobody Trashes Tennessee to offer scouts the opportunity to earn a Nobody Trashes Tennessee patch. Boy Scouts of […] Read More
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The Top Roadside Litter Laws You Should Know in Tennessee (VIDEO)
From the mountains to rivers, lakes and highways, it’s hard to stumble on an area that hasn’t been impacted by the effects of litter. There is no doubt that littering is a significant problem and that it can impact our roadways, waterways and harm Tennessee plants and wildlife. For litterbugs in Tennessee, there are enormous […] Read More
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5 Ways to Recycle Your Christmas Tree in Tennessee
There’s nothing like the smell of a real Christmas tree, and for a lot of us, it’s not Christmas without one. In fact, in the US, around 22 million Christmas trees are purchased every year (“Christmas Tree Purchases By The Numbers”). But what do you do with your tree once Christmas is over? Good news, […] Read More
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How To Identify What Trash Can Be Recycled
Although recycling can help prevent waste from sitting in a local landfill, people often end up recycling items that are not recyclable due to their inability to break down, their level of toxicity or other potential issues. While you may be well-intentioned as a recycler, it is important to understand what waste can and cannot […] Read More
Image of 48,538 pounds of litter removed from Tennessee roadways during No Trash November
48,538 pounds of litter removed from Tennessee roadways during No Trash November
More than 1,300 volunteers participated in 95 cleanups NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Dec. 13, 2022 – More than 1,300 volunteers across the state removed more than 48,000 pounds of litter in their communities as part of the second annual No Trash November, a month-long initiative created to ensure Tennessee roadways are safe from the harmful effects […] Read More