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Trash Round-Up Week Adopted in Texas April 26 May 1
Texas Legislature designates April 26 to May 1, 1971 as Trash Round-Up Week with broad support from the Texas Highway Department. State Highway Engineer J C Dingwall cites a $2 million annual cleanup cost and urges drivers to use litter bags as the state enhances roadside containers and public awareness.
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