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...

• " Adopt" a two-mile section of a state highway
• Dedicate two years to the program
• Follow specified DOT safety regulations
• Remove litter a minimum of four times each year.

DOT Agrees to...

• Assist with safety meetings
• Provide safety vests and litter bags
• Pick up litter at specified locations
• Post Adopt-A-Highway signs commending the group at the beginning and end of their section.

If you would like more information on how you can become involved as a volunteer with the Adopt-A-Highway Program, please call FDOT's Adopt-A-Highway Coordinator in Tallahassee at 1-800-BAN-LITT(er) or 1-800-226-5488.

Click here for a printable pdf copy of our Adopt-A-Highway brochure.

Thank you for your commitment and support of this litter prevention educational program.
Email questions and comments to:
Department of Transportation's Public Information Office.