More than 77,000 pounds of litter were removed from communities throughout Tennessee as part of the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) 5th Annual No Trash November, a month-long initiative dedicated to keeping the state’s roadways and waterways safe from the harmful effects of litter. This year’s effort surpassed the statewide goal of 75,000 pounds—demonstrating the collective impact of communities, volunteers, and partners working together across Tennessee.

In recognition of the five-year milestone and TDOT’s ongoing efforts to prevent litter and promote education through the Nobody Trashes Tennessee campaign, Governor Bill Lee proclaimed November as No Trash November Month in the State of Tennessee. Throughout the month, 2,470 volunteers participated in 205 cleanup events, collecting 3,596 bags of litter weighing a total of 77,129 pounds.

Tennesseans are encouraged to stay involved throughout the year. Learn more about the state’s litter prevention and education efforts at NobodyTrashesTennessee.com, where residents can also find upcoming cleanup events. Additional ways to participate include joining the no-cost Adopt-A-Highway Program or reporting littering incidents through the Tennessee Litter Hotline (1-877-8LITTER).