Adopt a Highway: Good deeds help reduce litter, increase joy

ADOT celebrates 24 volunteer groups whose new or renewed Adopt a Highway Volunteer Program permits help keep Arizona highways and communities clean.  

The holiday season is a great time to cheer on and remember families, groups and organizations who adopt 2-mile segments and plan scheduled outings throughout the year to bag litter along state managed highways. 

Travelers tell us they prefer litter-free highways (go figure) and these are the groups who stepped up between Aug. 1 and Oct. 31 to help reverse the ick factor:

• 4 Ever Young Family Chino Valley
• American Heritage Academy Leadership
• Bearcat Mfg
• Bullhead LGBTQ Pride Center
• Canyon Ministries Christian Tours
• Dudleyville Volunteer Fire District
• Harly Sellers Forever in our Hearts
• In Honor of Brandon J Bernal B Strong
• In Honor of Dr. Pattea Foundation 2013-2023
• In Loving Memory Cory Starr We Miss You
• In Loving Memory Jill Reiff Stovall
• In Loving Memory of Patty Eklund
• In Loving Memory of Rose Pinal 1951 2023
• In loving Memory of YeVonne M Morris
• In Memory of USMC CL Erick Sonny Tsosie
• In Memory of Warne and Marag Ret Damie Smith
• LAuberge de Sedona
• Modern Lift Equipment Rental
• NAU NRHH Dr. Niel Potter Chapter
• NDANOW Landscape, Enjoy the View
• Our Forever Angel Samuel Schanafelt
• Paul Sr and Mary N Jim Family
• Tucson North MVD
• Waypoint Recovery Inspiring HopeAZ highways

Thank you to the 12,400-plus Adopt a Highway volunteers that donate time year-round to pick up litter along Arizona highways. More joy is always welcomed. Please contact Adopt a Highway about volunteer opportunities in your area.