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The mission of the Adopt-a-Street program is to provide a way for concerned citizens and businesses to actively participate in enhancing O'Fallon's appearance and cleanliness. This is one of many ways the City of O'Fallon joins with the community to make this a city of the highest quality.
What is Adopt-a-Street?
O'Fallon's Adopt-a-Street program is similar in concept to the Adopt-a-Highway program operated by Illinois Department of Transportation. It enables interested groups to adopt a minimum half-mile section of a City street. In return for conducting scheduled cleanups on the adopted stretch of street four times per year, the sponsors are recognized with signage located along their designated street sections.
Who should participate?
Joining the Adopt-A-Street Program is easy and fun! Any group that has the enthusiasm and dedication to make our community a better place to live should participate. We welcome the efforts of individuals, businesses, churches, clubs, schools and community organizations.
What do I/we have to do?
Volunteers make the committment to remove litter along pre-designated sections of city streets a minimum of four times per year for a two-year period. Volunteers are encouraged to monitor conditions on their adopted section of street and report problems to City staff members for follow up.
1. Commit to adopting at least a 1/2 mile section of city street(s)
2. Adopt the designated area for 2 years
3. Pledge to do 4 clean-ups annually (April/May, June./July, August/September, and October/November)
4. Obtain, sign, and return the appropriate forms (see below)
How does the City help?
If your group is approved for participation, a Safety Orientation will be provided. The City will provide litterbags to every group who requests them and pick up the litter upon completion. Signage designating the adopting organization will also be placed by the City.
Ready to Adopt?
You can apply to adopt-a-street by completing these documents or calling the Public Works Department - Engineering Group. For information: 618-624-4500, ext 3 or e-mail hbell@ofallon.org.
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