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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 Nearly 70,000 pounds of litter removed during TDOT’s 4th Annual No Trash November
Nearly 70,000 pounds of litter removed during TDOT’s 4th Annual No Trash November
The month-long initiative encouraged all Tennesseans to participate in cleanup events in their communities to help keep roadways clean and safe, while also getting rewarded through new Trash Masters Rewards program; Groups throughout the state recognized for removing the most litter in their communities NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Dec. 10, 2024 – Nearly 70,000 pounds of litter […] Read More
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You Can Help Reduce Litter from Holiday Celebrations This Year
You may not realize it, but your holiday celebration this year might be creating more litter than you think. The good news is there are many ways you can reduce litter this holiday season.  The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, the amount of trash produced in the United […] Read More
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During No Trash November 46,067 pounds of litter was removed from Tennessee Roadways
More than 1,000 volunteers across the state joined forces last month to remove 46,067 pounds of litter in their communities as part of the first-ever No Trash November. Read the full article as published in Opera News, U.S. News, AP News, Herald Citizen, Main Street Nashville, Fox 17 and Chattanooga Times Free Press. Read More
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Meet Grumpy Food Container
Meet Grumpy Food Container. He never expected to be a piece of talking trash, much less be on a show with Red Plastic Cup.  He is the smartest guy on the set of “Talking Trash: The Show” but don’t share that with his co-host because Grumpy tries not to take things too seriously. He’s confident […] Read More
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Is Litter a Problem in Your Community?
Everyone in America Should Live in a Beautiful Community. That’s the theme behind the Keep America Beautiful 2020 National Litter Study, which examined the state of litter across the country and how it impacts us all. The findings reveal that litter is not just an isolated issue—litter is a problem that impacts neighborhoods large and […] Read More