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Pick A Mile Roadside Cleanup

How to Get Started

View the map of county roads to see what roads are eligible for adoption. Pick A Mile Road segments are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Choose a representative for your group. Fill out the application form and staff will contact your representative with program details.
The representative will sign an agreement on behalf of the group. Signed agreements are for a two-year term. Groups in good standing may reapply every two years.
Individuals must be at least 12 years old to participate. Those between the ages of 12 and 17 require a signed parental consent form.
All participants in the group must review the safety information provided before every pickup.
Each group is asked to pick up litter a minimum of twice a year.
Trash bags and safety vests are available the office upon request.

When Pickup Has Been Completed

Email us when you have completed your pick-up with details where the trash bags are located. You may also call our office at: (218) 824-1110, leave a message if calling after business hours.
Highway personnel will remove all bags as well as any large, heavy or hazardous items.
Return safety vests to the Highway office or leave them in the blue garbage bag provided on top of your trash bags.
Email us a picture of your group to post on our website.