Adopt-A-Road Registration Form

  • Adopt-A-Road Registration Form

    Keep Greene Beautiful’s Adopt-A-Greene County Road Program provides an opportunity for volunteers from civic, service, and other organizations to become involved with the preservation of our county’s natural beauty by picking up roadside litter. Groups that participate help the county save dollars that can be used for other highway projects. They can also generate economic benefits and civic pride for their own communities and neighborhoods by creating a cleaner environment. These efforts also remind travelers and residents not to litter. 

  • Release Statement

    My name typed below indicates that I acknowledge the fact that working in the area of roads can be a hazardous activity, and I accept the risks associated with this work, Furthermore, I do hereby release and hold harmless Greene County, Tennessee,  Keep Greene Beautiful and the Greene County Partnership, their members, officers and employees, from any and all liability for injury to my person, damage to my property or death, whether or not such liability is based upon allegations of negligence. I further understand that participation in the Adopt-A-Greene County Road program is completely voluntary and will review the safety reminders either on my own or with all volunteers prior to the pick up.

    I also understand that anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by at least one adult.

    THIS STATEMENT SHALL CONTINUE IN FORCE UNTIL SUCH TIME AS I REVOKE IT.

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  • Before the Pickup

    Please email or call JB Miller at least a week before you schedule your pickup. JB will provide trash bags and gloves for your group and lend safety vests and picker-uppers for you to pick up at the Greene County Partnership. The safety vests and picker-uppers should be returned within the next five business days after your pickup.

     

    Community Recognition

    Each participating group will have a sign placed at its adopted road. Participating groups will be recognized in the local newspaper and radio press releases. They will also be recognized on Keep Greene Beautiful's Facebook page.

  • Please Review with All Participants Prior to Each Pick Up

    • Carpool to minimize number of vehicles at the site and park clear of roadway. Do not park along roadside or in ditches.
    • Put on safety vests prior to arriving at site.
    • Wear gloves, leather shoes or boots, hats, long sleeves and light-colored clothing.
    • Face oncoming traffic while working.
    • Maintain a working group of six to 10 people; work in pairs.
    • Avoid working during peak travel times.
    • Do not work on holidays.
    • Do not work in inclement weather or after dark.
    • No horse-play during pick up.
    • Avoid overexertion.
    • Do not handle hazardous substances, including needles.
    • Watch for snakes.
    • Do not pick up items on bridges, in tunnels, or on overpasses.
    • Stay clear of construction areas.
    • Do not pick up items from the pavement or median.
    • Stay at least five feet from the pavement edge.
    • Pick up only household garbage. This does not include wood and tires.
    • After pick up, take bags of litter to nearest convenience center. For location nearest you, call 423.798.1794.                                                                

  • After you complete a pick up, please email Jessie Beth (JB) Miller, Director of Keep Greene Beautiful, with the following:

    • Date of pick up
    • Number of volunteers
    • Number of bags of garbage collected
    • Time length of pick up
    • Photographs of your group during the pick up (optional but highly encouraged)

    JB's email is jb@greenecountypartnership.net or you can reach her by calling the Greene County Partnership at 423.638.4111.

    Borrowed safety vests and picker-uppers should be returned within the next five business days after your pickup.

  • What Not to Pick Up

    Since you will be taking your collected garbage to the nearest convenience center, the following guidelines remain the same: NO construction materials (shingles and plasterboard), wire, fence posts, wood, brush, yard waste, medical waste, and animals (dead or alive). To locate the nearest convenience center, please all 798-1794.

  • Pick ups are to be completed at least one time each quarter

    January-March   April-June   July-September   October-December

  • Should be Empty: