Help preserve the beauty of PSL: Become an Adopt-A-Street volunteer

Published on May 27, 2025

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PORT ST. LUCIE – With 917 miles of roadway winding through our vibrant and growing city, maintaining a clean and welcoming environment is no small task. That’s why Keep Port St. Lucie Beautiful (KPSLB) is calling on residents, businesses, schools and community groups to step up and make a difference by joining the Adopt-A-Street program.

Volunteers play a vital role in preserving the beauty of our city and every effort — big or small — helps keep our neighborhoods litter-free and full of pride. Removing litter before it reaches the storm system also reduces stormwater runoff pollution, keeping our wetlands, lakes and rivers cleaner.

So far, 500 volunteers between 85 Adopt-A-Street groups maintain 175 miles of roadway, but more are needed!

Who can adopt a street?

  • Businesses: Set the example and individually or collectively adopt the street in front of your business.
  • Churches: Encourage your congregation and youth group to adopt the street that runs in front of your church.
  • Civic and other community organizations: Publicize the good works of your organization by adopting a mile of street.
  • Homeowner associations: Adopt the street(s) around the perimeter of your communities.
  • Homeowners: Take care of the community like you take care of your property; adopt the street in front of your home. (Enlist your neighbors to join you by forming a neighborhood group.)
  • Joggers and walkers: Incorporate some bending and stooping exercises in your routine and adopt the streets where you run.
  • Schools: Sponsor a student group to keep your school grounds and surrounding roads litter-free. Students can accumulate volunteer hours, too.
  • Volunteers must be 10 years old or older.

It's free to adopt a street. All that's needed is time and a willingness to conduct litter cleanups at least 12 times a year. The Office of Solid Waste will provide litter grabbers, trash bags, safety shirts, training and pickup services to dispose of the collected waste.

Every summer, KPSLB hosts a Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast to thank its volunteers for their hard work and dedication throughout the year.

KPSLB's Adopt-A-Street program offers a hands-on opportunity for individuals and groups to take ownership of a designated roadway by committing to regular litter cleanups throughout the year. It’s a simple but powerful way to give back, protect local wildlife and inspire civic responsibility.

Become a volunteer today! For more information, visit www.cityofpsl.com/adoptastreet, call 772-871-5103 or email kpslb@cityofpsl.com.

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