Keep Greene Beautiful
Cherish our Home
Founded in April 1986, Keep Greene Beautiful is a Keep America Beautiful affiliate dedicated to enhancing the appearance and environmental health of Greeneville and Greene County. The organization promotes a cleaner, more beautiful community by educating residents on litter prevention, recycling, and responsible waste management.
Through a variety of educational and awareness programs, Keep Greene Beautiful engages citizens of all ages with initiatives such as:
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5th Grade Conservation Camps
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Trash Art Contests
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Group Litter Pick-Up Events
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Yard of the Month
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We See You! Wednesday
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Adopt-a-Road
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Recycling Events
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Hay Bale Trail
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Antique & Thrift Crawls
Together, these programs inspire community pride, encourage participation, and foster lasting environmental stewardship throughout Greene County.
Yard of the Month
The Yard of the Month program honors Greene County residents who beautify our community with well-maintained, attractive properties.
From April through June, residents of Greeneville and Greene County can nominate their yard or someone else's yard to be considered for Yard of the Month.
Yards will be judged by rubric on the days specified in the submission form. One winner will be chosen to receive a gift card from our sponsor, Broyles General Store & Emporium.
Holiday Special Editions of Yard of the Month will happen in October and December.
Recycling Resources
Greene County Convenience Centers accept the following materials:
#1 and #2 plastics, plastic shopping bags, cardboard, newspaper, aluminum cans, used oil, up to four used tires per year, batteries, metal, used wire (Afton and West Greene centers only), old furniture, paint, electronic waste (anything that plugs into an outlet), and household trash.
The Town of Greeneville also provides recycling containers for cardboard, mixed paper, and #1 and #2 plastics at the following locations:
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Greene County Farmer’s Co-Op – 1414 W. Main St.
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Greeneville Middle School – 433 E. Vann Road
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Hal Henard Elementary School – 425 E. Vann Road
This recycling effort is promoted by the Greene County Partnership (GCP) in collaboration with Greene County Solid Waste, helping to keep our community clean and sustainable.
Thanks to these ongoing efforts, Greene County consistently ranks among the top counties in Tennessee for waste diversion, successfully reducing landfill use and preserving our natural environment.
