Before you can sign up you must agree to the following tasks:

• Sweep the curb, gutter lines, and wheelchair accessibility ramps of the adopted street, on a quarterly basis
• Remove litter along the adopted street, on a quarterly basis or as needed
• Schedule a pick-up for sweeping debris to be collected by DES staff
• Report any of the following hazardous conditions, as needed, along the adopted street:
  • Low hanging wires
  • Downed power lines
  • Street light outages
  • Broken or missing street signs
  • Pot holes or damaged streets and sidewalks
• Report the following materials collected and time spent:
  • Amount of trash & recycling collected
  • Amount of sweeping debris collected
  • Number of hours spent cleaning your street

Individuals or groups can adopt a street or section of road for a commitment of a year. The adopter pledges to keep their street clean, performing tasks on a quarterly or 90 day basis. For questions or more information please call 703-228-6486.