The Adopt-A-Street program empowers volunteer groups to keep their neighborhoods litter-free one street at a time. The program began in unincorporated Broward County in 1995. In 2000, a countywide program was opened to all cities as a result of a partnership between Waste and Recycling Services and Broward Beautiful. To date, more than 18,000 volunteers from 20 cities have removed over 200,000 pounds of litter from their adopted streets! To join today, call our
Litter Hotline at 954-474-1835.
What is the Adopt-A-Street Program? Adopt-A-Street is a collaboration between Broward County, participating cities and volunteer groups. Residents volunteer to remove litter from an adopted street in their city four times a year for two years. Streets are half a mile long or more. Broward County provides organizational help, cleanup supplies, free disposal, and Adopt-A-Street signs with the name of the group on them. A Group Leader coordinates cleanups between the group and Keep Broward Beautiful.
How Does Participation in Adopt-A-Street Programs Benefit
Neighborhoods?
Increases property values
Reduces litter-removal costs
Fosters neighborhood pride (people litter less in clean neighborhoods)
What Streets Can Be Adopted?
You can adopt any street in a participating city. Contact us at 954-474-1835 or email litterprevention@broward.org for details.
What Are the Responsibilities of the Group Leader?
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Sign a Letter of Agreement (contract between Group Leader/Group and City)
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Attend an initial safety meeting/orientation
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Relay safety information to your group before each event
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Supervise volunteers at each event
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Report planned cleanup event date to AAS Coordinator at least one week prior to event
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Report event cleanup totals to AAS Coordinator (by mail, fax, phone or e-mail) along with Release and Waiver Form(s) after each event
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Monitor group's street signs and report necessary repairs
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Recruit volunteers and schedule at least four cleanups a year for two years
What Are the Responsibilities of the Participating City?
- Approve groups and streets adopted
- Install signs and provide occasional sign maintenance
- Remove trash bags when necessary
- Attend at least one tri-annual meeting a year as a Voluntary Advisory Council member
What Is the Role of Keep Broward Beautiful?
- Secure group and street approvals from AAS City Leader
- Ensure that group participants sign Letters of Agreement
- Track group cleanup participation
- Order name signs for groups and give them, along with the main sign, to cities for installation
- Hold safety meetings/orientations for groups
- Monitor group activities, and mail reminders to complete events (includes releasing groups for non-participation)
- Order supplies: gloves, trash bags, safety vests, first aid kits, safety barricades, and manuals.
- Provide City Leader with monthly event reports
Ready to Join? Call the Litter Hotline at 954-474-1835.
Call 954-474-1835 or e-mail litterprevention@broward.org to discuss a street that you would like to adopt. Complete and return the Group Application Form and we will be in touch with you.