FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
| Date: |
December 6, 2005 |
| Contact: |
Kevin Bevelhimer, Solid Waste Technician |
| Phone: |
360-337-4598 |
| No: |
2005-33 |
Kitsap County Adopt-A-Road Program Begins
Port Orchard, WA—Kitsap County Public Works encourages community
volunteers to adopt County roads for litter clean up through the new
Adopt-A-Road program.
“We’re encouraging individuals, businesses, and groups such as homeowner
associations to sign up to collect litter from a road in their community,”
says Kevin Bevelhimer, the County’s Adopt-A-Road Coordinator.
Participants receive safety training and equipment to keep them safe on
the roads. “Those who sign up should make safety a priority when they
request the road they want to adopt,” says Bevelhimer, adding that a
straight and level road is safer than one with blind curves and hills.
Other considerations include the speed and frequency of the traffic and a
shoulder wide enough for safety.
In addition to safety equipment, litter clean up volunteers are issued
special bags that entitle them to free disposal at designated drop-off
sites for the litter they pick up.
Applications may be obtained by calling The Open Line at 360-337-5777, by
email to
openline@co.kitsap.wa.us, or fill out the on-line application.
Mail completed forms to the Adopt-A-Road Coordinator at the address on the
application. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, however minors
ages 15-17 can apply with an adult.
Additional information available online:
•Kitsap County Adopt-A-Road Program
Kitsap County Public Works
The Open Line
(360) 337-5777 or (800) 825-4940
openline@co.kitsap.wa.us
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