
Don't Mess with Texas Trash-Off

The Don't Mess with Texas Trash-Off serves as Texas’ signature event for the Great American Cleanup, the nation's largest community improvement program, held annually from March 1 through May 31.
Note: If you have completed all your 2012 Great American Cleanup/Don't Mess with Texas Trash-Off events, click here to complete the wrap up report.
In 2011, more than 848 Trash-Off events were held across the state, featuring 75,872 volunteers. All told, 6,172 miles of highway were cleared of litter and debris, totaling close to six million pounds of trash! To see more images of Trash-Off events across the state, visit www.dontmesswithtexas.org.
The Don't Mess with Texas Trash-Off is part of the partnership between Keep Texas Beautiful and the Texas Department of Transportation. Participants can receive trash bags, volunteer giveaways, promotional items, and more.
Why should I register my event with Keep Texas Beautiful?
For additional information, contact Christine Chute Canul.
Please note: KTB affiliates interested in using the Don’t Mess with Texas logo must receive prior approval from TxDOT as DMWT is federally registered and owned by TxDOT, thus cannot be used without permission. This includes print, t-shirts, email signatures, websites, letterhead, etc.
If you have any questions as to which logo needs approval, please contact Anne Cunic.
Saturday, April 14, 2012

The Don't Mess with Texas Trash-Off serves as Texas’ signature event for the Great American Cleanup, the nation's largest community improvement program, held annually from March 1 through May 31.
Note: If you have completed all your 2012 Great American Cleanup/Don't Mess with Texas Trash-Off events, click here to complete the wrap up report.
In 2011, more than 848 Trash-Off events were held across the state, featuring 75,872 volunteers. All told, 6,172 miles of highway were cleared of litter and debris, totaling close to six million pounds of trash! To see more images of Trash-Off events across the state, visit www.dontmesswithtexas.org.
The Don't Mess with Texas Trash-Off is part of the partnership between Keep Texas Beautiful and the Texas Department of Transportation. Participants can receive trash bags, volunteer giveaways, promotional items, and more.
Why should I register my event with Keep Texas Beautiful?
- Registrants will receive free materials including bags, volunteer giveaways, customizable posters and banners (supplies are limited). Organizers who register their events before Friday, April 6 will receive free supplies (while inventories last), promotional items and incentives.
- Technical support from Keep Texas Beautiful staff.
- Media outreach tools including customizable press releases, and your event will also be promoted through TxDOT's media campaign.
- Your event will be promoted on the Keep Texas Beautiful Event Calendar.
- The opportunity to show that Texas is the cleanest state in the nation!
For additional information, contact Christine Chute Canul.
Please note: KTB affiliates interested in using the Don’t Mess with Texas logo must receive prior approval from TxDOT as DMWT is federally registered and owned by TxDOT, thus cannot be used without permission. This includes print, t-shirts, email signatures, websites, letterhead, etc.
If you have any questions as to which logo needs approval, please contact Anne Cunic.

















