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Tuesday, July 06, 2010

KKB and AEP seek Trashbusters for FunFest

KINGSPORT, Tenn.— Who do Keep Kingsport Beautiful and sponsor AEP Appalachian Power call to keep FunFest events set for July 16-24 litter-free?  TRASHBUSTERS! 

 

Trashbusters are dedicated volunteers who patrol the festival areas for litter, replace full trash bags with fresh bags and set a good example for everyone attending FunFest.  By volunteering their time and effort, trashbusters encourage funfesters to be responsible for their own trash and keep the city clean.

 

This year, Trashbusters can be spotted at FunFest wearing white t-shirts with the Keep Kingsport Beautiful logo on the front and AEP logo on the reverse.

 

The Trashbuster program was created in 1984 by Larry and Susan Newman who saw the need for citizens to join in helping keep FunFest clean as well as fun.  These volunteers partner with the Kingsport Public Works department to make sure everyone enjoys the beauty of Kingsport during FunFest without any distractions of unsightly trash.

 

Individuals, groups, organizations, and businesses are welcome to sign up for this great community service effort.

 

For more information on how to volunteer as a Trashbuster, please call Keep Kingsport Beautiful at 423-392-8814 or visit www.keepkingsportbeautiful.com to download the FunFest Trashbusters event schedule and form.

 

Keep Kingsport Beautiful is a partnership of the City of Kingsport and the Kingsport Area Chamber of Commerce.  An affiliate of Keep America Beautiful and Keep Tennessee Beautiful, the program has won more than 60 national, state and environmental awards.

 

 

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