Our Mission: Keep Union County Beautiful is a nonprofit organization who’s goal is to educate individuals about litter prevention and ways to reduce, reuse, recycle and properly manage waste materials. Through partnerships and strategic alliances with, citizens, businesses and local government, Keep Union County Beautiful programs motivate the community to clean up, beautify and improve their neighborhoods, thereby creating healthier, safer and more livable community environments.

Welcome To Our Website
We hope you find this site to be a valuable source of information.
 
It doesn't matter who you are or where you live, you can make a difference when it comes to taking care of our environment.

Keep Union County Beautiful has several programs in place.  We offer something for everyone, including both children and adults.  KUCB's programs give everyone in the community the opportunity to participate in Litter Prevention, Waste Reduction, Recycling, Community Beautification projects, and much more.

KUCB is very proud of our Adopt-A-Road program.  We have several miles of roadway in Union County that have been adopted by individuals, small groups, and organizations who have committed their time and efforts to clean up specific areas regularly.  

New Section:  Adopt-A-Road Group & Family Photos

 

Keep Union County Beautiful
Upcoming Events

  • January 31, 2013 - Leave No Trace Conference & Norris Lake Clean-up Planning Session

  • March 23, 2013 - Five County Norris Lake Clean-up

  • April 20, 2013 - Earth Day Celebration at Luttrell Elementary School

  • April 20, 2013 - Hazardous Waste Collection & Earth Day Celebration

  • April 20 & 27, 2013 - KUCB & City of Luttrell Beautification Project (click here for more info/flyer)

  • May 18, 2013 - KUCB & Union County Cemetery Association
    Clean Up Project at Coleman Cox Cemetery/Johnson Farm Rd.

  • June 1, 2013 - Art on Main Street

  • June 1, 2013 - Healthy Kids Day at Maynardville Public Library

  • September 28, 2013 - Five County Norris Lake Clean Up

Moving animated cartoon smiling eyes with finger pointing down You've GOT to see this!!!!

Back by popular demand.... The "Can It" Project!!! 
Sponsored by KUCB and Solid Waste Authority!  Read all about it here!

Keep Union County Beautiful Thanks You...
We want to thank all our Adopt-A-Road volunteers, families, neighborhoods and companies for helping us Keep Union County Beautiful.  If you are interested in organizing a clean up or beautification project please contact:  Mike Hale, Director at 865-992-3061, or email: kucb@unioncountytn.org.

Reminder to our Adopt-A-Road Participants...Don't forget to report your monthly or quarterly clean up activity.  You may mail your report to Mike Hale, 901 Main Street Suite 100, Maynardville, TN 37807 or email kucb@unioncountytn.org.  

 

Litter Pickers Wanted: no experience necessary. You’ll pick it up as you go along. 
Call 865-992-3061.

 

LITTER EDUCATION

What Is Litter?  Why Do People Litter? Where Does Litter Go?

How Can I Reduce Litter?


 

Do your part to Stop Litter in Union County.  Take the
KEEP UNION COUNTY BEAUTIFUL PLEDGE:

I promise to do my part to STOP LITTER  in Union County.  I promise to keep my house, my yard, my neighborhood, and my town clean and green. I will throw my trash away, and pick up trash when I see it, including cigarette butts. I will recycle whenever possible. I will encourage others to do the same. Together we can
Keep Union County Beautiful!

 KUCB is proud to play an active role in educating our community's children about the importance of the cleanliness of our environment.  Each year, KUCB spearheads various programs through participation of the schools in Union County.  One such program takes place each year in observance of Earth Day. 

Many people participate in recycling.  Common recyclable items include plastic, newspaper, glass, cardboard, and a great deal more.  For an extensive listing of items that can be recycled, take a look at The Consumer Recycling Guide.  You may be surprised at some of the items you will find listed.  Currently, there are six Union County Convenience Centers.  A variety of items can be recycled at those locations.  You may view according to center location, or by a list of recyclable items.  If your business participates in recycling of any product, please contact the site administrator to have your information posted on the page.

Great Things Happen When Great People Work Together
You may have all read some of the results of the Five County Norris Lake Clean Up on March 23. Great Things Happen When Great People Work Together. Keep Union County Beautiful wishes to extend special recognition to all those KUCB volunteers and friends that made this event possible.  (click here to read more)

Union County Hazardous Waste Collection Date Announced

Lifespan of Litter (click here)

People Who Make A Good
Place Better

Photos of KUCB Events (click here)

How To Report Litter In Union County (click here)

Mobile METH Lab Items That You Should Stay Away From & Report Immediately To The Union County Sheriff's Department (click here)