History and Terms of Agreement
Since its inception in 1990, Florida's Adopt-a-Highway Program has
been very successful in reducing the cost of litter removal and improving the
appearance of highway right of way throughout Florida.
Volunteers enter into a two-year agreement with DOT, during which
they agree to conduct litter removal at regularly scheduled intervals. Many
miles of highway are adopted statewide by various organizations, allowing
civic-minded people to make a difference in their communities. This eases the
load of DOT work crews, enabling them to devote more time to other road
maintenance and special highway projects.
Adopt-a-Highway Agreement
Volunteers Agree to...
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"Adopt" a two-mile section of a state highway
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Dedicate two years to the program
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Follow specified DOT safety regulations
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Remove litter a minimum of four times each year.
DOT Agrees to...
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Assist with safety meetings
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Provide safety vests and litter bags
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Pick up litter at specified locations
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Post Adopt-a-Highway signs commending the group at the beginning
and end of their section.
Please review the
Adopt-a-Highway Litter Removal Agreement Form
All official participants are required to view the following
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