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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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Uncovering the Truth About Illegal Dumping in Tennessee
Abandoned appliances on back roads. Tires tossed into ditches. Construction debris piled on vacant lots. Illegal dumping is far more than a minor eyesore. The unauthorized disposal of large items like appliances, construction debris, and tires across Tennessee is a major issue for our state. It represents a significant environmental, public health, and economic challenge […] 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
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UT Athletes Host No Trash November Cleanup
A handful of student-athletes and leaders on the University of Tennessee Knoxville campus helped beautify our community this morning as a part of the state’s “No Trash November” campaign. Watch the video as published on WATE 6 and WBIR 10. Read More
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5 Ways to Have an Eco-friendly and Sustainable Holiday
You may not realize it, but your holiday celebration this year might be creating more litter than you think. The good news is that there are a lot of ways you can have an eco-friendly and sustainable holiday season. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, the amount of […] Read More
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University of Tennessee Athletics to host cleanup as part of No Trash November
November 15 event postponed to November 29 due to weather concerns KNOXVILLE – The University of Tennessee is teaming up with the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Nobody Trashes Tennessee on November 15 as part of No Trash November, a month-long statewide initiative encouraging Tennesseans to participate in cleanup events in their communities. This event […] Read More