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August 18, 2010 2010 Litter Index Results
The Results Are In! It’s official, the 2010 KTMB annual Litter Index is complete! Thank you to everyone who volunteered! We couldn’t have done it without you! Earlier this week we told you to check back with us for the results from the 2010 Litter Index. As promised, we’ve compiled the average of the scores… Continue reading
August 16, 2010 2010 KTMB Annual Litter Index
It’s that time again! Join Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful (KTMB) as we conduct the Annual Litter Index this Tuesday, August 17, from 5:30-8pm. Since 1990, KTMB has used the Litter Index to assist us in planning and measuring the success of our litter prevention programs. In fact, the Litter Index is so special, there’s even… Continue reading
August 09, 2010 Back 2 School with KTMB
Schedule a Waste WarriorsTM presentation for your classroom today! Waste WarriorsTM presentations teach students to reduce, reuse, and recycle whenever they can. Following the retirement of Beth Isaeff as KTMB’s own “Trash Lady”, Waste Warriors has taken on the task of training the next generation of recyclers. This 60-minute workshop is geared toward elementary school… Continue reading
August 02, 2010 Annual KTMB Litter Index
Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful is gearing up for its Annual Litter Index and we need Volunteers! The Annual Litter Index provides residents of the Truckee Meadows with a unique opportunity to view the impact that litter has on their community. Volunteers will meet at the KTMB office for a brief orientation and light dinner and… Continue reading
July 26, 2010 KRZQ Spring Forward Final Concert
On Saturday, July 24, KRZQ hosted the Final “Spring Forward by Paying Forward” concert at the Knitting Factory. Ticket sales benefited local non-profits, including Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful. The evening was abuzz with excitement, as the bands took the stage to perform. The line up included local talent A Digital Lie, The Regan Years, and… Continue reading
July 19, 2010 Discover Paper Making
The Art of Recycling Paper Last Friday, Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful & Reno Lawn & Landscape teamed up with Artown at Miguel Ribera Park for a fun afternoon of Paper Making! The event was a delightful success that provided a hands on educational program about the importance of recycling paper and was enjoyed by children… Continue reading
July 06, 2010 Tips & Tricks for Clean Summer Fun
The days of summer are finally upon us and that means it’s time to get out and enjoy the outdoors! But keep in mind while you’re out there catching some sun, there are a few easy and simple things you can do to keep the region clean and beautiful. Summer Activities: There are so many… Continue reading
July 02, 2010 Free Bulky Item Drop Off
Have you been waiting for the Quarterly Free Bulky Item Drop Off? Due to the July 4th Holiday Waste Management’s Residential Dump Days will be on Saturday, July 10 and Sunday, July 11. Hours and details below: Waste Management Residential Dump Days Rates: 1) Standard pick-up truck with MSW: $10.00 flat fee 2) Small pick-up… Continue reading
June 25, 2010 KTMB’s First President Leaves an Important Legacy
BOB PEARCE, 1922-2010 Bob Pearce moved to Reno from Sacramento as the General Manager of Zellerbach Paper Company. When he retired from that position he was asked to work for Valley Bank (which eventually became Bank of America). When he was asked to be a banker he indicated that he knew nothing about banking, but… Continue reading
June 16, 2010 Goodbye Maia
Farewell to Maia KTMB would like to take a moment to thank Maia Dickerson, Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful Program Director 2005-2010, for helping to recruit, engage and coordinate thousands of volunteers in community beautification and education programs, keeping our numerous community partners happy, engaged and informed, saying “no” and “yes” when appropriate, reorganizing and ensuring… Continue reading
