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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.

Image of Level Up Your Earth Day with These Kid-Friendly Cleanup Events
Level Up Your Earth Day with These Kid-Friendly Cleanup Events
Numerous kid-friendly cleanup events have been planned throughout April to help encourage environmental responsibility in our younger generation. These activities create opportunities for families to bond while empowering kids to impact their communities positively. Whether it’s picking up litter in parks, along riverbanks or somewhere else in your community, there’s something for everyone to get involved in. Read More
Image of TDOT’s Nobody Trashes Tennessee Encourages Residents to Participate in the Great American Cleanup this Spring
TDOT’s Nobody Trashes Tennessee Encourages Residents to Participate in the Great American Cleanup this Spring
The spring initiative encourages all Tennesseans to participate in cleanup events in their communities to help keep roadways clean and safe, while also getting rewarded through the new Trash Masters Rewards program The Great American Cleanup brings together TDOT’s litter prevention partners, including Keep Tennessee Beautiful affiliates, youth groups, and individuals, that are working together […] Read More
Image of Summer Heat and Litter: Reducing Fire Hazards Through Proper Waste Disposal
Summer Heat and Litter: Reducing Fire Hazards Through Proper Waste Disposal
Summertime can cause overheating in more ways than one, including fires caused by litter. While there are many reasons to celebrate this summer, being cautious about the environmental dangers that litter can cause and focusing on reducing fire hazards is essential. According to the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, disposing of debris improperly is one of […] Read More
Image of Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Litter Grant Program
Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Litter Grant Program
All 95 Tennessee counties receive Litter Grant funding. Initiatives include litter and tarp law enforcement, cleanup and recycling events, litter prevention education campaigns NASHVILLE, Tenn. – July 5, 2023 – Litter on Tennessee’s 96,167 miles of public roads – 4,022 of which are classified as scenic – is more than an eyesore. It’s an enormous […] Read More
Image of MTSU Student-Athletes Partner with TDOT to Cleanup Stones River Greenway
MTSU Student-Athletes Partner with TDOT to Cleanup Stones River Greenway
The sounds of nature can draw you in along the Stones River Greenway, but alongside its beauty are remnants of items less appealing. “So a lot of your roadside trash…when it rains really hard, where does it go? Our watersheds and our waterways,” said Brittany Morris. Trash from people visiting also find its way littering […] Read More
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5 Tips for Reducing Litter During Summer Festivals and Events
As summer approaches, the excitement of attending festivals and events is in the air. Although event organizers are striving to minimize litter and embrace sustainability, it’s inevitable that trash tends to accumulate when large crowds gather. In the spirit of creating a cleaner Tennessee, TDOT encourages you to be a part of the solution and […] Read More