'No Trash November' campaign removes over 40,000 pounds of litter

JACKSON, TN (WNBJ) - The Tennessee Department of Transport No Trash November campaign was a success!

The litter prevention campaign more than doubled the 20,000-pound goal of removing 46,067 pounds of litter.

The department says more than 1,000 volunteers participated in 56 cleanups around the state.

This new initiative lasted the entire month of November and was created to ensure Tennessee roadways are safe from the harmful effects of litter in advance of increased holiday travel.

To learn more about the state’s litter reduction, education efforts, and how to join the movement to end littering by visiting nobodytrashestennessee.com.