How the Program Works

Each volunteer group adopts at least a one-mile stretch of highway and agrees to remove litter from both sides of the road at least four times a year for a two-year period. A group which wants to pay for a litter removal service adopts at least a two-mile stretch of highway for two years.

The volunteer group’s leader notifies the appropriate Georgia DOT office at least three business days prior to a scheduled pickup. The filled litter bags are left on the site at a predetermined location for Georgia DOT crews to pick up. Within one week after the pickup, the volunteer group will submit a status report to the district office.

A volunteer group may also participate in the following additional activities:

• Contribute wildflower seeds to be planted in your adopted site, per the discretion of the District.
• Develop and implement a program to educate the public and help foster public awareness about litter prevention and improve the appearance of the adopted highway.
• Remove graffiti, per the discretion of the District.
• Pay contract services to remove litter from your adopted site, per the discretion of the District.