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Adopt-A-Road : A Collier County environmental program of public/private partnership that is dedicated to providing safe and clean roads by removal of roadside litter. Caring for the World We Live in...And Working for a Better Community Volunteers are needed to make a positive statement to visitors and residents that litter along Collier County roadways is unacceptable in our county. Trash along the roadside destroys the natural beauty and aesthetics of any road. The Collier County Adopt-A-Road Program encourages citizens to demonstrate civic pride by taking group action to help keep county roads beautiful and free of litter. These cleanup efforts also reduce taxpayer road expenses by approximately $250,000 per year. Since 1989 the Collier County Adopt-A-Road Program has grown in popularity with the number of sponsor groups doubling to about 90, due to the involvement of dedicated volunteers. Collier County is a beautiful area, but the most scenic drive can be ruined by the sight of trash along the roadside. The process of friendly persuasion such as ongoing litter prevention programs, the printing and distribution of brochures and posters, and the enforcement of the Litter Laws are certainly beneficial, but not enough to win the war on roadside litter. Therefore, the Collier County Department of Transportation initiated the Adopt-A-Road Program. Through this program, local civic, community, neighborhood and business groups can adopt a two-mile segment of roadway, whereby they contract with the County to pick up Litter on a monthly basis. Groups are required to attend a meeting, organized by the sponsor, to review safety guidelines and procedures. The sponsor will be provided with literature on safety tips and procedural guidelines by the county. Collier County's Transportation Services Department provides and erects signs stating which organization adopted and cleaned a specific section of roadway, furnish safety vests, pick-up sticks, trash bags, truck and manpower to haul off the bagged litter. The Adopt-A-Road Program is an excellent example of the private and public sector working together to solve a mutual problem. Not only does the program free up Collier County Road and Bridge employees and funds to concentrate on other necessary road work, but it gives adopting groups a sense of proprietorship over public lands and provides a way for them to contribute to their community. The county recommends that adopting groups turn in aluminum cans, glass bottles and other recyclables that are picked up as a way to generate money for their organization, or for a charity of their choice. * Roads available for Adoption * Litter Abatement Procedure * Volunteer Guidelines and Safety Tips For additional information or an application please contact: Erin M. Hall, Adopt-A-Road Coordinator - Collier County Road And Bridge 4800 Davis Blvd. Naples, Florida 34104 PH: (239) 252-8924 Fax: (239) 774-6406 erinhall@colliergov.net

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