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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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Litter by the Numbers: 8 Facts About Litter You Haven’t Heard Yet
  • January 27th, 2026
Litter is something we all notice. From roadsides to parking lots, streams and parks, it’s easy to spot and hard to ignore. What is often overlooked is how preventable it is. In many cases, one or two small behavior changes can prevent litter from reaching the ground. When individual choices are paired with community effort, […] Read More
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Don’t Trash Your Resolutions: 5 Ways to Be Less Wasteful This Year
  • December 17th, 2025
As we enter 2026, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the small changes that make a big difference. Litter is one of the most pressing issues facing our state, but the good news is this: tiny shifts in our everyday habits can collectively create a major impact on our roadways, waterways, and communities. If […] Read More
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‘Tis the Season: Why Litter Increases in Winter
When winter weather arrives in Tennessee, most of us focus on staying warm, drivingsafely, and perhaps enjoying a rare snowfall. But beneath the snow and ice, there’sanother story unfolding, and it helps explain why litter increases in winter. Snow hides it. Ice freezes it in place. When snow falls, it acts like a blanket, covering […] Read More
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TDOT’s 5th Annual No Trash November Aims to Remove 75,000 Pounds of Litter from Tennessee Roadways and Waterways
Governor Lee Proclaims November as No Trash November in the State of Tennessee NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Nobody Trashes Tennessee litter prevention campaign announces its 5th Annual No Trash November. The month-long statewide initiative has set a goal to remove 75,000 pounds of litter from Tennessee’s roadways and waterways, encouraging Tennesseans to join or host […] Read More
Image of TDOT’s Nobody Trashes Tennessee Campaign Launches New Scout Patch in Advance of No Trash November
TDOT’s Nobody Trashes Tennessee Campaign Launches New Scout Patch in Advance of No Trash November
The 3rd patch in the series, “Rocco the Raccoon,” debuts just in time for the 5th Annual No Trash November initiative NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Nobody Trashes Tennessee (NTT) litter prevention campaign is rolling out the third patch in its scouting and youth patch series. Launched in 2023, the Patch Program […] Read More
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Trash Talk: The Friendly Competition That’s Cleaning Up Tennessee
This November marks the 5th anniversary of No Trash November, and we’re calling on volunteers, communities, schools, businesses, and organizations across the state to step up, show out, take pride and keep Tennessee beautiful. No Trash November encourages everyone to take action and pride in their surroundings. Whether you’ve participated in this initiative every year […] 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
Image of Nobody Trashes Tennessee Partners with UT Athletics for No Trash November Event
Nobody Trashes Tennessee Partners with UT Athletics for No Trash November Event
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – University of Tennessee Athletics is teaming up once again with the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Nobody Trashes Tennessee and Keep Knoxville Beautiful as part of the 5th Annual No Trash November, a month-long statewide initiative encouraging Tennesseans to take part in cleanup events in their communities. Student-athletes, UT Athletics staff, and community volunteers will come together to help keep the University […] Read More
Image of Get on the Nice List with These 5 Ways to Reduce Litter
Get on the Nice List with These 5 Ways to Reduce Litter
Winter in Tennessee brings plenty to look forward to—crisp air, festive celebrations, snowy mountaintops in the east, and twinkling lights across the state. But with the holiday season comes something far less magical: a spike in litter. From increased travel to gift-giving waste, winter often leaves behind more trash on our roadways, in our parks, […] Read More
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4 Things to be Thankful for this Holiday Season
Thanksgiving is a time of reflection—a moment to express gratitude for the many blessings in our lives. Here in Tennessee, we have countless reasons to be thankful, from the natural beauty of our state to the dedicated efforts that preserve it. Thanks to Tennessee litter prevention initiatives and the tireless work of Nobody Trashes Tennessee’s […] Read More