The City of Gainesville voluntary Adopt-A-Street program exists to safely and positively address roadside litter in our community. The City’s Adopt-A-Street Program comprises a diverse group of participants dedicating their time to keep Gainesville clean. Active Adopt-A-Street program members include local civic groups, businesses, sports clubs, college organizations, families, and individuals. It is these volunteers that keep this program going strong.
Any business, non-profit organization, or citizen in Gainesville is eligible to apply to adopt up to a two-mile section of a city street. Each group must commit to removing litter at least six times each year, remain in the program for at least two years, and a representative of the group must successfully complete a safety training session. The City has clean-up kits for loan consisting of safety vests, plastic bags, gloves, first aid kit, and litter sticks for the purpose of litter removal.
Adopting a street is a great way to help beautify our community and show your civic pride. Also, seeing volunteers at work is a visible reminder to others that littering is not okay. Any business, non-profit organization, or citizen in Gainesville is eligible to apply to adopt up to a two-mile section of a city street. Each group must commit to removing litter at least six times each year, remain in the program for at least two years, and a representative of the group must successfully complete a safety training session.
The city has clean-up kits for loan consisting of safety vests, plastic bags, gloves, and litter pick up sticks for the purpose of litter removal. After a group's first clean-up, an Adopt-A-Street sign with their name will be posted at both ends of the adopted street section.
If you are interested in becoming an Adopt-A-Street member, please contact the Solid Waste Division at 352-334-2330 or by email.
For short-term community service projects or adopting a county road, please contact Keep Alachua County Beautiful at (352) 371-9444 or visit KACB.org.
Volunteer Group Responsibilities
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City of Gainesville Responsibilities |
- Complete at least six (6) litter removal activities on the designated adopted street section per calendar year.
- At least one organization member must complete safety training.
- Conduct litter removal activities per the safety guidelines, including only removing litter during daylight hours and in non-inclement weather conditions, wearing safety vests at all times, and supervising any youths participating in the cleanup activities.
- Submit post-event reports within 48 hours after each cleanup activity.
- Return any borrowed supplies within a week after signing them out.
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- Maintain Adopt-A-Street records and provide safety training information to groups before their first cleanup event.
- Install Adopt-A-Street signs at the beginning and the end of the designated adopted street section.
- Provide litter removal supplies, such as safety vests, plastic trash bags, litter sticks, gloves, and first aid kit for groups to use for cleanup events.
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Remove all trash and recycling bags from the designated adopted street after the volunteer group cleanup.
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