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SAFETY REMINDERS ·
Hold
safety meeting before each pickup ·
Carpool
to minimize number of vehicles at the site and park clear of roadway ·
Have
safety vest on prior to arriving at site ·
Wear
gloves, leather shoes or boots, hats, long sleeves and light-colored clothing ·
Place
warning signs at the beginning and end of work area ·
Face
oncoming traffic while working ·
Avoid
working during peak travel times ·
Stop
work in inclement weather ·
Avoid
overexertion ·
Do
not remove hazardous substances ·
Watch
for snakes ·
Do
not pick up items on bridges or on overpasses ·
Stay
clear of construction areas ·
Do
not pick up items from the pavement ·
Stay
at least two feet from the pavement edge
Where
To Apply Organizations interested in
participating in the ADOPT-A-STREET program should contact the Public Works
Department at 100 Woodbury Lane, 425-1875. An application form will be sent to
the person designated by the group. If the organization decides to
participate, an adoption statement must be signed by the organization's
designated coordinator. Participation forms should be returned to : City of Oak Ridge
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ADOPT-A-STREET Sponsored by theCity of Oak Ridge
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Litter strewn along the streets creates a poor image of a city. It pollutes the community's environment and tends to lower the quality of life of its citizens. The ADOPT-A-STREET program provides an opportunity for citizens and citizens groups-- including individuals, corporate, civic and other organizations--to become involved in keeping the streets of Oak Ridge clean, thereby making our community a more attractive place to live and visit. Citizen participation in the ADOPT-A-STREET program will help the City to save tax dollars that can then be used in other activities to enhance the community's quality of life. The cleaner environment will generate civic pride and will encourage residents and visitors alike not to litter. The effect goes beyond the litter actually removed and includes that which goes undiscarded due to a more conscientious and caring public. Any individual or group who meets criteria established by the City can adopt a street, or a section of a lengthy street, for litter control. By signing the adoption contract, which is effective for one year, the group agrees to pick up litter on its adopted street at least once every two months. Participates must be at least 12 years of age. Groups whose members are 12 through 17 years of age must have at least one adult supervisor for every five participants. Litter in the medians and traffic islands may be removed by adults only. Each group must select a coordinator and an alternate, one of whom must be present at every pickup session. Prior to the first litter pickup, the coordinators will attend a safety meeting conducted by a supervisor in the City's Public Works Department. The coordinator will conduct a safety meeting for all participants before each pickup session. The Public Works Department will provide safety vests, gloves, litterbags and roadway warning signs. This equipment will be furnished to the coordinator before each pickup and he/she must return it to the Public Works Department during the next workday. A group may separate items for recycling and cash them in as a money-making project, or separate them for recycling by the City. After the first two pickups are completed, a recognition sign will be placed at the beginning and the end of the adopted street bearing the name of the responsible organization. Upon completion of the first year of commitment, the City will present a special Certificate of Appreciation to the group.
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MESSAGE FROM THE OAK RIDGE CITY COUNCIL The City Council and the Environmental
Quality Advisory Board appreciate you interest in the ADOPT-A-STREET program.
It provides all our citizens an opportunity to become involved in preserving
the beauty of our city. Your participation sends a strong message to
residents and visitors alike that Oak Ridgers love and care about their
community and the environment. Your efforts will encourage others not to
litter and to participate in the cause of keeping Oak Ridge clean and
beautiful. Thank you for your help in
making Oak Ridge a better place to live and work.
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