Adopt-A-Programs

ADOPT-A-PROGRAMS

Adopt-A-Programs give organizations, groups, and individuals the opportunity to help their local community environment by collecting litter and beautifying streets in their neighborhood. These countywide programs allow the “You’re the Solution to Litter Pollution” motto to spark awareness amongst citizens of all ages. Any portion of the county's public right-of-way, is eligible including traffic islands, medians, county owned lots, and MARTA stops.

KDB will furnish or provide one 12 X 18 sign identifying participants at adopted location, orange trash bags, gloves, litter grabbers, safety vests, information on safety precautions, and the disposal of all orange trash bags upon completion of clean up. In return for usage of supplies, KDB requires Adopt-A-Program volunteers to submit a clean up report after each event! KDB will review all adopted areas annually to ensure compliance with agreements.

Certified Keep America Beautiful Affiliate 
Member of Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation

ADOPT-A-ROAD & ADOPT-A-SPOT
Litter reduction and prevention program that enables citizens to show their pride in DeKalb County and reduce the amount of litter and illegal signage along the public right-of-way. Highly motivated, environmentally conscious individuals work tirelessly to ensure that the County is clean and well trimmed thereby upholding its reputation as one of the nation’s “Best Nature Friendly Places to Live”.

ADOPT-A-STOP
Bus stop litter reduction and prevention program aimed at attracting public involvement from residential and community organizations to maintain a litter-free DeKalb at all of our MARTA bus stops. Adoption opportunities are specifically for locations that do not have shelters, as they are maintained through the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA). By adopting a MARTA bus stop, an organization commits to removing the litter and trash from their designated adoption area as well as preserving its aesthetic condition.

WHY ADOPT?

• It's an easy way for groups to help the community.
• It makes a visible impact on your local environment.
• It helps build community and group pride.
• It reduces litter cleanup costs and saves taxpayers money.
   

If you are interested in signing up, please click here for our Adopt-A-Programs Application.


SUPPLY REQUESTS
Supplies are provided upon availability and with advance notice. We are unable to accept walk-in requests. A KDB staff member will contact you to schedule a pickup date and time. 

Pickup: Thursday & Friday
Return: Monday & Tuesday

Please click here for our, Clean-Up Supply Request. After your cleanup, please submit a Clean-Up Report.