Adopt-A-Street Program Overview
The City of Charleston's Adopt-A-Street program gives individuals, families, businesses and community organizations an opportunity to help keep our neighborhoods clean. Similar to West Virginia's Adopt-A-Highway program, Adopt-A-Street focuses on litter pickup along City-maintained streets and alleyways, encouraging teamwork and community pride.
Making a Difference, One Street at a Time
Volunteers provide the time and energy. The City provides cleanup supplies and collects the bagged litter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who may Adopt-A-Street?
Individuals, families, churches, businesses, schools, civic organizations, government agencies, fraternities, sororities and community groups.
Which streets may be adopted?
Most City-maintained streets and alleyways are eligible. Private roads, state-maintained roads and streets deemed unsafe by the Director of Public Works are not eligible.
What does it cost to Adopt-A-Street?
Just your time and energy! The City provides trash bags, safety signs, gloves, safety vests and litter pickers. City crews collect and dispose of the bagged trash after cleanups are completed.
Are adopted streets identified?
Yes. After two reported cleanups, signs featuring the adopter's name and the Adopt-A-Street logo are posted at each end of the adopted street.
Ready to Adopt-A-Street?
Download and complete the application, then email it to the City of Charleston's Public Works Department.
Submit your completed application to: brent.webster@cityofcharleston.org
Questions? Contact Us
For more information about the Adopt-A-Street program, contact Brent Webster, Public Works Director.
Training Videos
Review the program's safety training materials before participating in your first cleanup.
