As summer travel heats up across the state, the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) litter prevention campaign,聽Nobody Trashes Tennessee, reminds residents and visitors to help keep Tennessee clean and scenic by putting litter in its place. Whether exploring a scenic byway or enjoying Tennessee’s natural beauty, travelers are encouraged to participate in the聽Trash Masters Rewards聽program during their journey.
Trash Masters Rewards聽is a fun, digital program that motivates Tennesseans to take simple, positive actions against litter. Participants earn points by completing activities like taking a quick litter quiz, signing up for a newsletter, or joining a community cleanup event. Now through July, travelers can earn聽double points by properly disposing trash聽at any of the state’s聽16 Welcome Centers聽and scanning the QR codes on Nobody Trashes Tennessee-branded trash receptacles. Points can be redeemed for exclusive Nobody Trashes Tennessee merchandise and discounts at local Tennessee businesses.
Tennessee’s聽Welcome Centers, operated by the Department of Tourist Development, offer curated information on local attractions, restaurants, and lodging and now serve as active hubs for litter prevention. Visitors can quickly scan a QR code, toss their trash responsibly, and take a step toward a cleaner Tennessee, all while earning rewards. More than 88 million pieces of litter currently line Tennessee’s public roads. Litter negatively impacts wildlife, water quality, and tourism, costing TDOT over $35 million annually to clean up. The聽Nobody Trashes Tennessee聽campaign urges everyone to be part of the solution.
Litter Prevention Tips for Summer Travelers:
路听听听听听听听Bag it up: Keep a small trash bag in your car for wrappers, bottles, and other waste.
路听听听听听听听Use bins at stops: Welcome Centers, parks, and rest areas have trash and recycling bins鈥攗se them.
路听听听听听听听Secure your load: Make sure nothing flies out of your vehicle.
路听听听听听听听Be a role model: Get kids involved in litter prevention and make it a family routine.
路听听听听听听听Spread the word: Encourage others to join the effort and get rewarded with聽Trash Masters Rewards.