Adopt-a-Street Program

City of Westfield's Adopt-a-Street Program 

The City of Westfield’s Adopt-a-Street Program allows local individuals, families, businesses, neighborhood associations, organizations, churches, and community groups to perform a valuable community service by adopting sections of a city street to keep clear of litter and debris. Groups who participate in the Adopt-a-Street Program will have their name recognized with a personalized street sign installed on their adopted street. 

The Adopt-a-Street Program is free and open to those willing to adopt a one-way mile stretch of road and agree to remove litter two (2) times per year. Participants may renew their adopted streets every two years, provided program requirements are met. The city will provide groups with safety vests, trash grabbers, nitrile gloves, trash bags, and a first aid kit per cleanup session. Groups will complete a post-project clean-up form to submit to the city. Participating youths must be at least 12 years of age and have parental permission. The Adopt-a-Street Program promotes community pride by demonstrating to residents, tourists, and businesses that the community is active, energetic, and cares about a clean and safe environment.

Program Eligibility Requirements

Register: One designated point of contact is needed and will register on behalf of the group. 

Commitment: Participants should be dedicated and enthusiastic about the responsibility involved in adopting and maintaining a street. This includes the willingness to clean their adopted street segment at least two (2) times per year over two years. 

Reporting: Participants must commit to submitting cleanup information to the City of Westfield's Adopt-a-Street program promptly. Participants may report cleanups online at the City of Westfield's Adopt-A-Street Program.

Safety Guidelines

Avoid stepping out into the street and cross streets only at crosswalks.

Wear high-visibility safety vests and have a first aid kit as provided by the city.

Wear light colored clothing, heavy work gloves, sturdy shoes or boots, and a hat.

Take as few cars as possible to the clean-up site and park vehicles clear of the roadway.

Use a buddy system and look out for each other.

Be aware of traffic situations, and work facing oncoming traffic.

In the event of inclement weather, stop working and seek a safe area.

Avoid sharp objects, hazardous materials, weapons, syringes, and noxious weeds (Poison ivy, poison sumac, and poison oak).

Stay clear of construction activities.

Do not pick up litter on bridges, tunnels, or overpasses.

Refrain from picking up on the street pavement.

Do not overload bags or attempt to lift too much weight.

Use common sense and be alert.

Be Safe!

Program Guidelines

Hours: Start one hour after sunrise and end one hour before sunset.

Non-working hours are 7-9 a.m. and 3-6 p.m. on weekdays.

Complete the city’s Adopt-a-Street application. 

Discuss with city staff which segment of the road the group would like to adopt.

Agree to perform a cleanup at least two times in one calendar year.

Require all participants to sign Release of Liability Agreements prior to participating in cleanup.

Inform the city at least two weeks before a cleanup.

All participants are required to wear safety vests during the cleanup.

 Ensure all participants obey all program rules and stay safe.