Illinois Adopt-A-Highway Program

 Your Safety is our highest priority. Please comply with the following rules and guidelines

• The Illinois Department of Transportation determines the acceptance or rejection of applications for highway adoption
   
• Only volunteers that have viewed the safety video should participate in litter pickups
   
• Notify your Adopt-A-Highway regional Coordinator prior to pickups
   
• Participants must be at least 10 years old. One adult should be present for every five children
   
• No pets allowed at pick up sites
   
• Stay off of pavement surfaces during pickups
   
• Park vehicles off the pavement and do not park on curves, bridge decks, near or under overpasses or in medians
   
• Uncover warning signs at the start of the pickup and replace cover when pick up is finished
   
• Do not consume or be in possession of alcoholic beverages or controlled substances
   
• Report any hazardous objects to your Adopt-A-Highway Regional Coordinator
  For important information on hazardous waste click here (Meth Information)
   
• Place filled bags near Adopt-A-Highway signs
   
• Submit valuables found to your Adopt-A-Highway Regional Coordinator to be returned to owner or authorities

To access the AAH Safety Video on line please click here