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Adopt-A-Road Program

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Call Customer Service at (407) 665-7623 for more information.

 

The Seminole County Adopt-A-Road Program is designed to involve the public in keeping Seminole County roadways and waterways free of litter, in promoting watershed awareness, and in engaging in stormwater education.

The program establishes a partnership among volunteer groups, the Seminole County Public Works Roads-Stormwater Division, and the Watershed Action Volunteers (WAV) program.

Adopt-A-Road Permit / Sign-up Agreement (PDF) [162KB]

Application for Group Volunteer Services (PDF) [117KB]

Participant List (PDF) [10KB]

Adopt A Road Conditions

Through adoption, volunteers assume the responsibility of picking up litter within an agreed-upon section of roadway. Details and guidelines of the program are as follows:

1. Each volunteer group must submit an “Application for Group Volunteer Services” to the Watershed Action Volunteer (WAV) Program and must complete an “Adopt-A-Road Permit” through Seminole County Public Works Roads & Stormwater Division.  Only approved organizations may adopt a road and participate in clean-up events.  Each application is subject to approval, acceptance is not guaranteed.
2. Each volunteer group must sign an Adopt-A-Road permit for one year.  The length of road adopted may vary.  The agreement will be among Seminole County, the Watershed Action Volunteer Program and the permit holder (volunteer group).  Groups not meeting the conditions of the permit will have their permits revoked.
3. Each volunteer group is responsible for cleaning the adopted roadway at least four (4) times throughout the permit year.  The first clean-up activity is required within the first thirty (30) days after the effective date of the permit.
4. A minimum of one (1) stormwater education presentation must be attended by the group in addition to clean-up efforts throughout the permit year.  The Seminole County WAV Coordinator will provide the required educational component.
5. A minimum of one (1) stormdrain marking project must be coordinated by the volunteer group to tag or mark stormdrains and inlets along the adopted section of roadway.  The Seminole County WAV Coordinator will assist with this project and will provide all materials necessary for completion.
6. Each volunteer group is responsible for appointing a group leader to ensure that all guidelines are followed.  The group leader will keep record of the following information on the “Watershed Action Volunteers Participant List” – name of organization, name of adopted road, name of each participant, total number of participants, total hours contributed, total number of bags collected. Forms must be mailed to the Adopt-A-Road Coordinator as soon as the event has been completed.
7. If there are any changes in contact information for the group, the group leader is responsible for notifying the Adopt-A-Road Coordinator.
8. The Adopt-A-Road Coordinator must be notified prior to each clean up, education event, or stormdrain marking activity on the adopted section of roadway.
9. Each participant, including minors, must sign in on the “Watershed Action Volunteers Participant List” at every clean-up, education event, or stormdrain marking activity.
10. The group shall be responsible for furnishing adequate adult supervision for participants who are seventeen years (17) and under.
11. Litter shall be removed from each side of the roadway and from the median where applicable.
12. Each volunteer group is required to use the orange litter bags provided by Seminole County.  The bags must be stacked near the Adopt-A-Road sign for pick-up.  Seminole County will coordinate the pick-up of bags, and any large, heavy or hazardous items.
13. All individual participants are required to wear orange safety vests provided by Seminole County.
14. All unused materials must be returned at the end of each clean-up activity unless special provisions have been made with the Adopt-A-Road Coordinator.
15. Each volunteer group is encouraged to maintain a first-aid kit and adequate drinking water while participating in the litter clean-up.
16. Possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited during an Adopt-A-Road clean-up, education event, or storm-drain marking activity.
17. Volunteer groups are prohibited from subcontracting or assigning duties and/or responsibilities to any other group, organization or individual(s).
18. Participants are encouraged to separate and recycle appropriate materials for their own benefit.
19. Seminole County Traffic Engineering Division will be responsible for installing an Adopt-A-Road sign for the group.  Telephone numbers, addresses or logos on signs are prohibited.
20. Seminole County Roads - Stormwater Division and the Watershed Action Volunteer Program shall in no event have the right to control the group in performing the details of litter pick-up from the section of the roadway adopted, and, in picking up litter, the group shall act as an independent contractor during the clean up.

• Supplies & litter bag pick up Roads Warehouse: 407-665-ROAD (7623)
  After hours only, for litter bag pick up, leave message day or night: 407-665-5323
  
  
• Dead animals (Animal Control Dispatch): 407-665-5110
  
  
• Damaged traffic warning signs, hazard waste etc.
  (Non Emergency Sheriff Department): 407-665-6650
  
  
• In case of emergency, accident or serious incident, call 9-1-1 and notify the WAV Coordinator
  at : 407-782-5153

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