Adopt-A-Road

Attention: The Adopt a Road Program is currently not accepting new groups to adopt roads. Check back in the future and there may be opportunities available.

Concerned about litter in your neighborhood and want to do something about it? Neighborhood Associations and other groups can adopt roads in Milwaukie and pledge to pick up litter to keep the city looking great.

How does the program work?

Neighborhood District Associations (NDAs) and other groups adopt a city road and keep it free from litter.

Participating NDAs and other groups agree to:

Adopt a stretch of one city road for at least two years.
Pick up litter at least twice a year on the adopted road.

The city helps by:

Providing access to the tools and material necessary to have litter clean up events.
Provides safety training materials and liability waivers.
Picks up trash bags and removes any large, heavy or hazardous materials after each clean up event.
Erects a sign at your adopted site recognizing your efforts listing your NDA or other group as adopting the road. A sign will be built after the participating group has successfully kept the adopted road free of litter for at least six months.

What else should I know?

We can help you select a road and evaluate it for safety.
A group representative will sign an agreement on behalf of your entire group.
Adult supervision is required for participants under 18. No children under the age of 5 can participate.
A signed release of liability is required for ALL participants with each clean up.
You must review safety rules with all participants before each outing.
You will need to schedule your outings in advance; work may not be allowed near holidays or when road work is scheduled.

How can I get more information?

First read the Program Brochure and Safety Guide below and if you are interested in learning more contact Jason Wachs, community engagement coordinator, at wachsj@milwaukieoregon.gov or at 503-786-7568.

Who has adopted roads?

Hector Campbell Neighborhood District Association (NDA) - 44th (King Rd. to Harrison St.) and Harrison St. (44th to 32nd)
Historic Milwaukie Neighborhood District Association (NDA) - Main St. (Lake Rd. to 224 overpass)
Lewelling Neighborhood District Association (NDA) - Stanley Ave. and Logus Rd. (King Rd. to Johnson Creek Blvd.)
Linwood Neighborhood District Association (NDA) - Linwood Ave. (Harmony Rd. to King Rd.)
Rotary Club of Milwaukie - Lake Road (Main St. to Kuehn Rd.)
Carol Williams - Knipe Realty - Oatfield Rd. (Kellogg Creek Bridge to Lake Rd.)
Rand Family - Monroe Ave. (Milwaukie Marketplace to 52nd, 52nd to King Rd., King Rd. to 42nd, and then 42nd back to Monroe)
Charles & JoAnne Bird - River Rd. (McLoughlin Blvd. to Sparrow St.) and Sparrow St. to 19th Ave.
Bob's Red Mill - International Way (Harmony Rd. to 37th Ave.)
Wichita Ave. Evangelical Church - Wichita Ave. (King Rd. to Johnson Creek Blvd.) & Firwood St. (Wichita Ave. to Stanley Ave.)
Warren Family - Stanley Ave. (King Rd. to Railroad Ave.)
Young Ladies Institute - Washington St. (Hwy 99 to 35th)