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Keep Broward Beautiful
Adopt-A-Street Program
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. More than 18,000 volunteers from 19 cities have removed over 200,000 pounds of litter from their adopted streets!
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WHAT IS THE ADOPT-A-STREET PROGRAM?
Adopt-A-Street is a collaboration between Broward County, participating cities and their residents. Groups agree to adopt half a mile or more of a street in Broward County and remove the litter four times per year for two years. Cleanups are completed on a quarterly basis. The County provides organizational help, cleanup supplies, free disposal, and Adopt-A-Street signs with your group's name displayed.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS TO ADOPTING A STREET?
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Encourages neighborhood pride and increased property values
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Reduces litter removal costs
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People litter less in clean neighborhoods
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Allows maintenance crews to perform other tasks
Click here to view a list of our current Adopt-A-Street groups!
WHICH STREET CAN WE ADOPT?
You can adopt any selected streets within our participating cities. Contact us if you are unsure if the street you wish to adopt is in our participating cities. Contact us at 954-474-1835 or email: litterprevention@broward.org.
WHAT ARE THE GROUP LEADER'S RESPONSIBILITIES?
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Sign the 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, at least one week prior to event, to AAS Coordinator.
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Report event cleanup totals to AAS Coordinator (by mail, fax, phone or e-mail) with Release & Waiver Form(s) after each event.
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Monitor your group's street signs and report any needed repairs.
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Recruit volunteers and schedule at least 4 cleanups per year for 2 years (quarterly).
WHAT ARE THE PARTICIPATING CITY'S RESPONSIBILITIES?
- Approve groups and streets adopted.
- Install signs and provide occasional maintenance to signs.
- Remove trash bags when necessary.
- Attend at least one tri-annual meeting per year as a Voluntary Advisory Council member.
WHAT ARE KEEP BROWARD BEAUTIFUL'S RESPONSIBILITIES?
- Ensure group and street approval from AAS City Leader.
- Ensure groups sign the Letters of Agreement.
- Track group participation.
- Order name signs for groups and give to city for installation along with main signs.
- Hold safety meetings/orientations with groups.
- Monitor group activities and mail reminders to complete events; release groups which are not participating.
- Order supplies: gloves, trash bags, safety vests, first aid kits, safety barricades, and manuals.
- Supply City Leader with Monthly Events Reports.
READY TO JOIN?
Call the Litter Hotline at 954-474-1835 or e-mail litterprevention@broward.org to discuss a street that needs to be adopted. You will be asked to complete the Group Application Form and follow the guidelines. We look forward to hearing from you!