ADOPT A ROAD PROGRAM!
Welcome! Montgomery County's Adopt A Road (AAR) program encourages residents and businesses in the County to participate in a community activity by keeping our roadsides litter free. Currently there are more than 1,000 volunteers who have adopted over 350 road segments, cleaning over 600 miles of road in an effort to Keep Montgomery County Beautiful. You can be a part of this program too!
Your participation will help reduce trash and litter along County roads and maintain a clean and attractive environment. Ultimately it helps protect the Chesapeake Bay. Litter that is washed into storm drains, travels to nearby creeks, streams, major rivers, and eventually can reach the Bay.
With the amount of trash littered on the roadside every day, your involvement is becoming increasingly important. AAR allows residents to demonstrate community pride, make a positive statement for a clean and attractive community, and have a better understanding of stormwater pollution. Help make Montgomery County a “Greener” place to live!
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AAR Program Application |
List of Available Roads |
Current AAR Participants |
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Quick Links
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Click below to see a video describing one volunteer group's experience on a typical |
Program Overview
This program requires a volunteer group or individual to pick up litter and recyclables along both sides of an adopted road segment (right-of-way). This program creates a partnership of citizens and local government to promote civic pride and preserve our clean environment by eliminating roadside litter. Help improve the appearance of Montgomery County and decrease the amount of debris/trash that washes into the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries!
AAR members are required to perform clean-up efforts at their adopted site at least six times per year and to report these cleanings to our office. Clean-ups are scheduled by each individual group at their convenience. For more information view the program application above. There is no time limit to how long a volunteer can adopt a road and can retire at anytime by notifying our office.
Benefits
The Program promotes civic pride, environmental responsibility, preserves habitats, and improves motorist safety and save money! Road Operations crews spend lots of dollars and many hours cleaning roadside litter and illegal dump sites each year. Without AAR volunteers these numbers would be significantly higher. In addition, it supports the Alice Ferguson Foundation regional anti-litter campaign - Trash Free Potomac Watershed Initiative.
In recognition for this work two (2) signs will be fabricated (at no cost to the volunteer) w/the volunteers name, and installed at each end of the adopted segment. See photo below of an AAR sign and a Rustic Road sign.
We provide safety equipment and litter pick up (if 4 or more bags of trash are collected). Equipment consists of vests, heavy duty gloves, trash bags and pik sticks to assist you in your volunteer work.
Who May Participate
Eligible adopters include civic and non-profit organizations, school and scout groups, commercial and private enterprises, families, and individuals.
How Long is the Application Process
Once an application is submitted, the approval process will take up to 2 weeks. A letter will be mailed regarding its approval or denial. If you do not receive a confirmation of receipt after you submit your application please email the Community Outreach Office.
Frequently Asked Questions
This is a printable letter size document. If you would like to add additional questions that you may find important, please email mcdot.outreach@montgomerycountymd.gov.
What Does the AAR Sign Look Like
What is a Rustic Road?
Rustic roads have been classified as either Rural or Rural Rustic Roads by legislation. These roads are narrow, low volume roads intended primarily for local, agricultural use, as designated by the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). This classification restricts the type of maintenance that can be performed on these roads so that the rural character can be maintained. Cick Here for a complete list of Rustic Roads. Click Here to see a list of Rustic Roads in Montgomery County.
Fill out the application and either mail, email or fax to the Community Outreach Office
To request an application by mail or for more information, please contact the Community Outreach office at:
Montgomery County Government, Deparment of Transportation (MCDOT)
Community Outreach Office
Adopt A Road Program
101 Monroe Street, 10th Floor
Rockville, Maryland 20850
Phone: 240-777-7155 Fax: 240-777-7178 Email: mcdot.outreach@montgomerycountymd.gov
Questions/Comments/Suggestions?
If you have other questions or concerns email mcdot.outreach@montgomerycountymd.gov or call our hotline at 240-777-7155 (make sure to speak clearly when leaving a message).
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For any MCDOT service request or complaint, call 311
When dialing outside of the county, call 240-777-0311 or submit via their website.
For website comments or to report website problems or broken links, please email us. This email address does not handle service requests or complaints.
Director's Office · Montgomery County Department of Transportation
101 Monroe Street, 10th Floor · Rockville, Maryland 20850 · mcdot.director@montgomerycountymd.gov
· telephone: 240-777-7170 · fax: 240-777-7178 ·
