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Georgia Department of Transportation Adopt-A-Highway Program
How the Adopt-A-Highway Program Works
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    First National Bank of Polk County Volunteers

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.


Link to next page--Who can Participate go back to Adopt-A-Highway home  

Updated November 13, 2003. 13:24

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