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 MDOT's Trash Bash
Beginning in 1989, Trash Bash is an annual event in
which Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) employees volunteer
to actively pick up litter from highways across the state in order to raise
the level of awareness about the devastating effects of litter.
Each of the six MDOT districts chooses one day, two in some
districts, for the caring employees to participate in this worthwhile cause
in order to set a much needed example to neighbors and to spread the
message that litter is a serious problem that is destroying our state.
This year, from April 27, 2006 – May 10, 2006, the MDOT's 1,835 volunteers
lived up to the Trash Bash theme entitled, "Making a Difference,"
by removing 7,987 bags of garbage from the state's rights of way - hard
evidence of the serious litter problem in Mississippi.
Trash Bash is MDOT's contribution to the Keep America Beautiful
(KAB) Great American Cleanup, which is held from March 1 st through May 31
st each year. Citizens are invited to do their part in holding similar
cleanup events during this time, as well. It is time for all Mississippians
to take notice and accept responsibility for stopping this deplorable,
harmful, and illegal habit. If we all
work together, we can make
a difference.
For more information on how you can "Make a Difference"
by actively improving your community through the involvement of
participating in a cleanup or in similar positive programs, please contact
your District Anti-Litter
Coordinator.
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