Adopt a Highway

MnDOT Adopt a Highway Terms and Conditions

When picking up litter, you agree to obey and abide by all laws and regulations, including those relating to safety, and any such additional terms and conditions as MnDOT may require.

Pick up litter a minimum of two times a year and report to the Adopt a Highway Coordinator.
Ensure that each participant reviews the Adopt a Highway Safety Training Video, this Agreement and the guidelines before participating in the Adopt a Highway activity.
Ensure that a coordinator or leader reviews the safety rules and regulations with all participants before engaging in litter pick up.
Provide on adult supervisor for every 3 participants between the ages of 12-17. Volunteers working along the interstate must be age 18.
Ensure that all minors (age 12-17) participating in litter-picking have written consent of a parent or legal guardian to participate.
Follow the MnDOT Adopt a Highway Guidelines.
Only pick up litter during daylight hours and in good weather.
Only pick up litter on one side of the road at a time.
Wear required safety vests and exercise safety precautions in handling any potentially hazardous materials.
If the contact information changes, contact the AAH Coordinator.
Report illicit discharge and any other hazardous materials to the AAH Coordinator.

Watch the safety video above prior to each pick.

Safety First, Safety Always

Group leaders are responsible to ensure that each volunteer reviews the safety information, are able to work safely and understand the requirements listed in the AAH guidelines.

Volunteers should know that they will work in a potentially hazardous environment and must agree to diligently follow all safety requirements. Failure to comply with safety requirements could result in cancellation of the agreement.
Volunteers should not pick up litter on medians between roadways, median on or off ramps, center of roundabouts, bridges, in tunnels, on overpasses or around other structures that may pose a danger.
If a volunteer finds a weapon, DO NOT touch it.
- Call 911 to report it.
Be aware of ticks, snakes and other animals you may encounter during the pick.
Avoid poison ivy, wild parsnips (PDF), or other noxious weeds. Stay away from recently applied herbicides.
- Minnesota Noxious Weed Book (PDF)
Avoid abandoned containers, regulated waste and hazardous materials - DO NOT TOUCH!
- If you find any materials such as propane tanks, hypodermic needles or syringes, explosives, dead animals, abandoned containers*, sharp objects or heavy/large items; please mark the location and notify your AAH coordinator. MnDOT personnel will manage this waste.
  
  *Abandoned containers include: drums, buckets, cans with lids, etc.
  Keep a safe distance and stay up wind. Call 911 if emergency.
If you notice any of the following conditions in water areas contact your AAH coordinator to report possible illicit discharge:
- Sheen
- Color/unusual appearance
- Staining
- Erosion or high flow
- Odor

Parking

Carpool to the site whenever possible and park in a nearby public parking lot.
There is no parking on state right of way unless MnDOT approves. Contact your AAH coordinator for questions.
If your pick site is an interstate highway, contact your AAH coordinator for questions.
Volunteers working along the interstate must be 18-years old or older.

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MnDOT Adopt a Highway Terms and Conditions

all volunteers must view this video

Watch the safety video above prior to each pick.

Safety First, Safety Always

Parking

adopt a highway certificate of apprecation - bradford community organization

adopt a highway volunteer guidelines

adopt a highway volunteer program

adopt a highway - safety firat, safety always

common litter found along minnesota roadways

MnDOT Adopt a Highway Terms and Conditions

all volunteers must view this video

Watch the safety video above prior to each pick.

Safety First, Safety Always

Parking

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