Dakota County Adopt a Highway Program (Age 1 +)

The Adopt-a-Highway Program looks for volunteers to collect litter along designated segments of County highways to help keep roadsides clean. Coordination of the program and supplies (safety vests, trash bags and training) are provided by the Dakota County Transportation Department.

Getting Started

Individuals or groups commit to cleaning up their designated roadway segment as a onetime commitment or more.To apply, fill out a volunteer application and we will review the section of road desired to make sure it is open for adoption. Once your application clears, your group is ready to go!

The Transportation Department maintenance crew will pick up and dispose of filled bags and other debris, left at the side of the road.

Free Recognition Signs

Individuals or groups agreeing to contribute time to clean up the roadway twice a year (spring & fall) for a minimum of two years, will receive a 24 by 30 recognition signs, installed free for their contribution. One recognition sign is placed for a minimum one mile commitment. Two signs are placed for a minimum two miles or more commitment.

Interested?

Check to see what areas are available on the Adopt-a-Highway map. Click on thehighway sectionsto seeif they are available for adoption. For more information about the program, review the Adopt-a-Highway Brochure and Safety Tips.Once you have a road section selected, please contact us by completing a volunteer application.