Adopt-A-Road

Nevada County Adopt-A-Road Volunteer Program is an opportunity for individuals and groups to actively participate in keeping Nevada County roads free of litter.  The County supports volunteers by placing recognition signs along the stretch of roads being cleaned, providing equipment, training, and trash pickup.  Groups simply commit to four scheduled pickups per year. 

Volunteers can be:

• Individuals
• Non-political organizations
• Businesses
• Combinations of the above
• Must be at least 18 years of age 

What Are the Rewards?

• It helps keep our roadways clean and beautiful
• It promotes community pride and recognition 
• It saves taxpayer dollars

How Does the County Help?

The County supports citizens getting involved in keeping County roadways free of litter.  In order to demonstrate its support, the County provides:

• Volunteer safety gear and training
• Supplies including trash bags, pickers and vests .
• Recognition sign along adopted roadway
• Requires no special insurance to participate. Free of charge.

Your Commitment:

• Pick up litter a minimum of four (4) times per year your selected road, not including medians or pavement.
• Place full trash bags beside the road and submit a service request for pick up by the Nevada County Roads Crew. 

Any volunteer group may adopt a minimum of one mile of County Roadway. Renewal privileges are not automatic but may be renewed annually depending on availability. 

See Adopt-A-Road Web Map below for roads available for adoption. 

For more information on adopting a road,  contact the Nevada County Department of Public Works by email or phone (530) 265-7111.