Adopt-a-Street or Spot

To adopt a street or spot (such as a public right-of-way or retention pond area), all you need is some time and a commitment to collect litter at least twelve times a year (once a month or more, if you wish).

We provide everything else free of charge: litter grabbers, trash bags, safety shirts, training, and the pickup and disposal of collected trash. All you need to do is pick up the litter.

• Businesses: Set the example and either individually or collectively adopt the street in front of your business.
• Churches: Encourage your congregation and youth group to adopt the street that runs in front of your church.
• Civic and Other Community Organizations: Publicize the good works of your organization by adopting a mile of street.
• Homeowner Associations: Adopt the street(s) around the perimeter of your communities.
• Homeowners: Take care of the community like you take care of your property; adopt the street in front of your home. (Enlist your neighbors to join you by forming a neighborhood group.)
• Joggers and Walkers: Incorporate some bending and stooping exercises in your routine, and adopt the streets where you run.
• Schools: Sponsor a student group to keep your school grounds and surrounding roads litter-free.

In addition to helping Port St. Lucie become litter-free, your group will be recognized with a sign that provides your group's name posted in both directions of your adopted street.

Check out photos of our groups in action!

Complete the Adopt-a-Street Application(PDF, 208KB) and email it to kpslb@cityofpsl.com.

Your application will be reviewed by the Program and Event Specialist. You will be contacted to confirm receipt of the application and to review the Adopt-a-Street program procedures with you and to answer any other questions you may have. An appointment will be scheduled for you to stop by the office to pick up your group's T-shirts, litter tools and supplies.

Once the application is approved by the KPSLB Program Supervisor and Public Works Director and your group volunteers have all watched the Safety Video, your group may conduct cleanups. To remain active in the program, all groups need to conduct a cleanup a minimum of once a month and submit a litter report for each cleanup conducted.

Step 1: Before your first cleanup, volunteers are required to watch the Adopt-A-Street safety video to review important safety guidelines.

Step 2: After watching the video, fill out the form so we know you watched it. If you have any safety questions, please call us at (772) 871-5103.

Safety Video Form 

Step 3: After completing your cleanup, please fill out a Litter Removal Form. If you need the city to pick up the trash bags, just check the appropriate box on the form. Pickup will be arranged upon submission.

Litter Removal Form

If I don't want to adopt a street how can I help?

We encourage property owners to consider picking up trash/litter along the public way near their homes. If this is an activity that you would like to consider, please call us at 772-871-5103 so that we can provide you with safety requirements for conducting this activity. We would also like to recognize your neighborhood efforts by registering you in our program.

Download the Adopt-A-Street Application(PDF, 174KB) or pick up an application at the Office of Solid Waste  Department located at 121 SW Port St. Lucie BLVD, Port St. Lucie, FL 34984. We can also mail the application, call us at 772-871-5103 .

Is there a cost to participate in the Adopt-a-Street program?

All that is needed is your time and willingness to conduct litter cleanups at least 12 times a year. Office of Solid Waste  will provide you with the litter tongs, trash bags, safety vest, training, and pickup service in order to dispose of the collected waste.

What do I do with the trash/litter picked up?

After completing your cleanup, please fill out a Litter Removal Form. If you need the city to pick up the trash bags, just check the appropriate box on the form. Pickup will be arranged upon submission.

How often will I be required to clean the street that I'm considering for adoption?

We ask that Adopt-a-Street litter cleanups be conducted at least twelve times a year. We encourage litter collection as frequently as possible.

How do I find out what streets are available for adoption?

KPSLB staff can assist you with the search and identification of an acceptable location for adoption. Call us at 772-871-5103 for assistance.

What is required to qualify an adopted street?

It is recommended that one mile of street be considered for adoption. This helps to reduce the annual cost of manufacturing and maintaining the signs that are posted along the roadway.