Adopt-A-Street Program

The City of Gainesville voluntary Adopt-A-Street Program was formed to help address the problem of roadside litter in our city. Today, there are 30 groups participating in the program and 40.75 miles of city streets have been adopted. Any company, organization, group or citizen in Gainesville can apply to adopt up to a two-mile section of a city street. Each group must commit to remove litter at least six times each year, remain in the program for at least two years, and attend a safety briefing. The City will provide safety vests, plastic bags, gloves, a first aid kit, traffic control signs, and litters sticks for the litter removal. City workers will collect the plastic bags of trash and large items gathered by the volunteers. After your first cleanup, a sign with the name of each Adopt-A-Street group' will be posted at both ends of the adopted street section after your first cleanup. Also, each group that completes their six cleanups per year may have a Proclamation from the Mayor and City Commission to recognize the volunteer group for their contribution and commitment to reducing litter. Report Adopt-A-Street Cleanup Events Online

Current Adopt-A-Street Members in Good Standing:
		Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity Antonelli, Joseph CaribSA Caribbean Student Association Circle K - UF International Florida Law Review Gainesville Jr. Women's Club Gainesville Police Explorers, Post 917 Gamma Sigma Sigma Nat’l Service Sorority, Inc. Human Rights Council Of N. Central Florida Jewish Student Union Joplin, Steve, Cindy, Kathleen & Michael Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority & Pi Delta Psi Fraternity Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc. Laurel Oaks Inn / Magnolia Plantation Mr. Goodtree of Florida, Inc. Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Phi Delta Theta Fraternity Rhine, Lenny & Helene Ridgeview Neighborhood Association Robinette, Mike & Dawn Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. (Lambda Rho Chapter) Solid Waste Division Sigma Beta Rho Fraternity Take Care Now University Of Florida Intrafraternity Council U F Student Alumni Association YourPhotoDVD.com Last Updated: 9/27/2007

For more information on adopting a City street, please contact the City of Gainesville Public Works Department Solid Waste Division by writing, calling or emailing:

City of Gainesville
Public Works Department - Solid Waste Division
PO Box 490, Box #10
Gainesville, FL 32602-0490
(352) 334-2130
waste@cityofgainesville.org