The City of Asheville has relaunched the free Adopt-A-Street Program.
City-maintained roads can be adopted by individuals, households, businesses, organizations, school groups, neighborhood associations, and communities of faith. Litter sweep supplies are provided by the City of Asheville, including: trash bags, PPE (gloves and high-visibility safety vests), and pickers/grabbers.
Participation Requirements:
- 2 year minimum commitment
- Adopted roadway must meet 0.5 mile minimum (one direction)
- Participant(s) commit to sweeping adopted roadway 4 times a year (minimum) and report volunteer effort by submitting a Litter Sweep Report
- Each participant must sign a liability release form, which includes agreeing to wear provided PPE (gloves and vests).
- There is no minimum age requirement for this Program; however, persons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Those interested in participating can fill out the City’s Adopt-A-Street Program Application and the Volunteer Liability Form.
For more information, email Adopt-A-Street@ashevillenc.gov or call (828) 259-5857.