Public Services

Adopt-A-Street Program

Adopt-A-Street Participant of the Year Award

The Adopt-A-Street program has removed approximately 650 pounds of litter from the right-of-ways in connection with the Adopt-A-Street program in the City of Clearwater within the last six months of this year.  In recognition of the Adopt-A-Street participants’ continuous support of this worthwhile program, the Public Services Department will be presenting an annual award to an Adopt-A-Street participant for their efforts in keeping the City of Clearwater sparkling. 

Each January, starting in 2007, one or more participants will be recognized at a City Council meeting and an award with their name will be presented.

The current Adopt-A-Street participants are:

• Countryside Kiwanis
• Diane & Frank Ingram
• John Wiser Special Events
• Philip Curry Family
• O'Keefe's Restaurant

Program History

The City of Clearwater initiated the Adopt-A-Street Program in 1997 to help keep Clearwater Sparkling through dedicated volunteers from business, industrial, civic, youth, and non-profit organizations.

The Adopt-A-Street Program encourages organizations to adopt an area of roadway that is about one mile in length with residential and commercial use for litter control every other month.

Adopt-A-Street Program promotes community pride by demonstrating to residents, tourists, and potential businesses that the community is active, energetic and cares about a clean and safe environment.

This program has proven highly effective in promoting personal responsibility and changing attitudes regarding litter.

Why should your company or group volunteer to Adopt-A-Street?

• Feel ownership and pride in one's community.
• Set an example for others, especially children.
• Show you care about environmental issues.
• Improve the quality of life in your neighborhood.
• Gain new knowledge about litter on roadways (what gets thrown out).
• Experience the feeling of usefulness.
• Deter crime with a cleaner environment.
• Enjoy the outside with neighbors or co-workers.
• Get free recognition for your company or group.
• Make a difference - TRASH AFFECTS EVERYONE!

How to Join

• Contact the City of Clearwater Public Services Department for a complete package of the guidelines, procedures, and contract agreement. Program application fees for groups are $10. Adopters pay $25 for each sign to help offset the cost of the program.
• Sign an agreement to adopt a city street, parkway, or right-of-way for two years with a renewal option.
• Make a commitment to do a clean-up every other month (6 times per year).
• Follow all programs procedures (ESPECIALLY SAFETY).
• Place trash bags under the Adopt-A-Street sign and call for pick-up by the City of Clearwater Solid Waste Department (727-562-4930).
• Mail in a report to the City of Clearwater Public Services Department after the event with number of volunteers, hours worked, bags of litter and/or recyclables.

What You Get

• An Adopt-A-Street sign recognizing your company or organization at the beginning and end of the selected roadway.
• Utility stuffer announcement of your group's participation.
• Recognition by the City Council.
• A certificate of appreciation from the City of Clearwater.