Adopt-a-Roadway Program
The Allegheny County Adopt‐a‐Roadway Program provides organizations, corporations, groups, and individuals an opportunity to help keep county-owned roadways trash-free. Adopters organize cleanup events at least twice a year, and Allegheny County posts recognition signs along the adopted roadway, to credit the individual or group's efforts.
This program is for county-owned roads only, which can be found using the Who Owns My Road tool. To adopt a state-owned road, visit PennDOT’s Adopt-a-Highway Program.
General Program Information
Adoption Time Length: 2 years
Age Requirements: An individual or an adopting group’s primary contact must be 18 years of age or older. Cleanup event participants must be 14 years of age or older to work along county roadways. There must be at least one adult (18 or older) per every eight minors (17 and under). Minors must have parental permission.
Events Requirements: A minimum of two litter cleanup events annually, in the spring and fall. One cleanup event must be scheduled for March or April, and another must be scheduled in September or October.
Cleanup Event Scheduling: Requested cleanup event dates must be approved by the county. The adopter must complete a litter cleanup event registration form at least two weeks prior to conducting a litter cleanup event. Also consider registering spring and fall litter cleanup events with Pick Up Pennsylvania.
Supplies: Allegheny County will provide “Litter Crew Ahead” signs and safety vests. All other required equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), trash bags, work gloves, and water is the responsibility of the participants. Spring and fall events registered through Pick Up Pennsylvania are eligible for free work gloves, safety vests, and trash bags, while supplies last.
Acknowledgement Signs: Allegheny County will post signs to acknowledge the adoption
Bagged Litter Pick-Up: Allegheny County will pick up bagged litter from the roadside after cleanup events
Adoption and Cleanup Resources
View program instructions, guidelines, and safety requirements.
Volunteer's Guide(PDF, 267KB)
View program training video, which includes safety tips.