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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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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
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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
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5 Facts You Should Know About Littering Laws in Tennessee
From Tennessee’s picturesque mountains to its rivers, lakes and highways, it’s hard to stumble on an area that hasn’t been impacted by the effects of litter. Littering is not just an eyesore; It has severe consequences that can affect our roadways, waterways, plants and wildlife. Tennessee’s littering laws aim to tackle this growing problem by […] Read More
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5 Ways to Recycle Your Christmas Tree in Tennessee
There’s nothing like the smell of a real tree during the holidays, and for a lot of us, it’s not Christmas without one. In fact, in the US, around 22 million trees are purchased every year (“Christmas Tree Purchases By The Numbers”). But what do you do with your tree once the holidays are over? […] Read More
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How To Identify What Trash Can Be Recycled
Recycling can help prevent waste from accumulating in local landfills. However, people often recycle items that are not actually recyclable due to their inability to break down, their toxicity levels, or other potential issues. While you may be well-intentioned as a recycler, it is important to understand what trash can be recycled so that we […] Read More
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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