听Tennessee Department of Transportation鈥檚 (TDOT)听Nobody Trashes Tennessee听announces its fourth annual听No Trash November, a month-long statewide initiative encouraging Tennesseans to participate in cleanup events in their communities. Last year鈥檚 campaign included more than 150 events with over 2,200 volunteers who collected more than 86,000 pounds of litter from the state鈥檚 roadways.
鈥淟itter on our public roads, including our state鈥檚 scenic byways and waterways, have detrimental impacts on safety, the environment and the economy, while also detracting from Tennessee鈥檚 natural beauty,鈥� said Deputy Governor and TDOT Commissioner Butch Eley. 鈥淲e want to keep our residents and travelers safe from the harmful effects of litter, especially with increased travel during the holiday season. No Trash November offers an entire month for the Volunteer State to come together and make a real impact.鈥�
In partnership with听Keep Tennessee Beautiful听(KTnB),听Adopt-A-Highway听participants, and youth groups including听Girls Scouts and Boy Scouts, the initiative encourages residents to join听existing public events听or host their own community cleanup in November. Groups that collect the most litter will be recognized听in four categories: Keep Tennessee Beautiful Affiliate,听Adopt-A-Highway Group, Youth Group, and River Group. Participating scouting groups will also earn a Nobody Trashes Tennessee patch. 鈥淲e are grateful for our many partners with a passion for keeping their local communities clean, safe and beautiful,鈥� said听Brittany Morris, transportation program supervisor, TDOT.听鈥淭hey are once again taking action during No Trash November to help听us in our mission to prevent and reduce litter.鈥�
New this year, and to encourage individuals to get involved in No Trash November, is the听Trash Masters Rewards听program. Participants earn points for various activities like taking a litter quiz, attending cleanup events, and spreading awareness. Participants can earn double points for all activities throughout the month of November, making it the perfect time to join. Points can be redeemed for a variety of rewards, including discounts at local businesses and exclusive NTT swag. It’s a fun and engaging way for individuals to contribute to a litter-free Tennessee while being recognized for their commitment to the environment.