The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has announced the return of its “No Trash November” initiative for its fourth consecutive year. This campaign, part of the “Nobody Trashes Tennessee” (NTT) program, urges residents across the state to engage in litter cleanup activities throughout November. In the previous year, the campaign saw over 2,200 volunteers participate in more than 150 events, collecting a substantial 86,000 pounds of litter from Tennessee’s roads.
Deputy Governor and TDOT Commissioner Butch Eley emphasized the importance of this initiative, noting the negative impacts of litter on safety, the environment, and the economy. He highlighted the campaign’s role in maintaining the state’s natural beauty and ensuring safety, especially during the holiday season when travel increases.
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Collaborating with “Keep Tennessee Beautiful,” “Adopt-A-Highway” participants, and youth groups like the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts, the initiative encourages Tennesseans to either join existing public events or organize their own community cleanups. Recognition will be given to groups collecting the most litter across four categories: Keep Tennessee Beautiful Affiliate, Adopt-A-Highway Group, Youth Group, and River Group. Participating scout groups will receive a special Nobody Trashes Tennessee patch.
Brittany Morris, TDOT Transportation Program Supervisor, expressed gratitude for the partners dedicated to keeping communities clean and safe. She encouraged participation in the campaign to aid in litter prevention and reduction efforts.
This year introduces the Trash Masters Rewards program, designed to incentivize individual involvement. Participants can earn points through activities like litter quizzes, cleanup participation, and raising awareness. Activities in November offer double points, redeemable for rewards such as discounts at local businesses and exclusive NTT merchandise.
Residents can find local cleanup events or register their groups for participation by visiting the Nobody Trashes Tennessee website. The site also offers tools and resources, including a cleanup location map and trash tracker.
Supporters are encouraged to use the hashtags #NobodyTrashesTennessee and #NoTrashNovember on social media to share their litter prevention efforts. More participation ideas are available on the website, encouraging everyone to be part of the solution during No Trash November.
Nobody Trashes Tennessee is the official litter prevention campaign managed by TDOT. For more information about the Adopt-A-Highway program or to report littering incidents, visit the Nobody Trashes Tennessee website or contact the Tennessee Litter Hotline at 1-877-8LITTER. Participants can also engage with the campaign on Facebook, Instagram, and X.
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