Adopt-A-Mile Program

LITTER Litter is a problem on our roadways. It's unsightly, expensive to remove and poses a real threat to motorists and wildlife. In 2004, the state spent a staggering $14 million in roadside litter removal. And the problem is here, too, in Cobb County. WHAT YOU CAN DO You, your club, civic group or business can keep Cobb beautiful by joining the Adopt-a-Mile Program. As part of this program, you agree to remove trash from a single, mile-long stretch of road on a quarterly basis – January, April, July and October. HOW YOU CAN JOIN Select someone 21 or older to be your coordinator. Identify the one-mile section you want to adopt. Call 770.528.1135 to receive an application or download from this page.

Adopt-A-Mile Application      for Adoption     Adopt-A-Mile Statement      of Understanding

YOUR ROLE
In joining Adopt-a-Mile, you agree to:

Recruit participants 13 or older.

Attend safety training before initial cleanup.

Submit releases of liability, parental consent forms, an organization roster and other paperwork.

Organize four cleanups within a 12-month period.

Check your mile on a regular basis and conduct additional cleanups if necessary.

Submit reports after each cleanup.

THE COUNTY'S ROLE
Cobb DOT provides cleanup supplies, signs and trash bag removal. Many volunteers, however, opt to take the trash to a dumpster or the Transfer Station themselves.

YOUR WORK ACKNOWLEDGED
After the first cleanup, Cobb DOT will post signs at either end of “your” mile, identifying you as the volunteer who has gone the extra mile to help keep our county clean.

A SENSE OF COMMUNITY
Program volunteers serve as visible reminders to those who drive our roadways that we are all stewards of the land. It is an ideal way for groups to work together to Keep Cobb Beautiful. Cobb County has a reputation as one of the Southeast's most attractive communities. Let's keep it that way!

For more information: Contact: Keep Cobb Beautiful 1897 County Services Parkway Marietta, GA 30008 (770) 528-1135 (770) 528-2504 fax This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it