Department of Public Works
Litter Clean-Up (Day) Permit
Who Needs This Permit?
Any private citizens' group in Nova Scotia who wants to provide roadside litter clean-up for 1 day along an approved section of secondary road, under the "Adopt-A-Highway" Program. This excludes 100-series highways.
Issuing Department / Agency:
Where can you get this permit and/or further information?
Area Manager
Any district or area office
Department of Public Works
This permit is issued by the Department of Public Works.
Application Forms & Process:
The group wanting this permit must first be approved under the Litter Clean-Up (Adopt-a-Highway) Permit. They can then apply to any district or area office of the Department of Public Works for the permit itself.
The Women's Institutes of Nova Scotia coordinate the activities of all participating community groups.
Before you apply for the permit, read the conditions and suggestions.
Application forms can be obtained from the Adopt-A-Highway office:
Phone: 902-843-1030
Fax: 902-893-6393
Women's Institutes of Nova Scotia
Adopt-A-Highway
Women's Institute Building
Nova Scotia Agricultural College
35 Tower Road
Box 550
Truro, Nova Scotia
B2N 5E3
info@nsadoptahighway.ca
Nova Scotia Adopt-A-Highway Program
Each time a cleanup is performed (usually twice per year in the spring and fall), a new permit must be obtained from the Department of Public Works.
The department will provide:
- garbage bags
- vests, if needed
- signage
- traffic control, if needed
The department will also pick up the filled garbage bags.
Waiting Period:
1 to 5 business days
Provided that all the items that must accompany the application have been received.
Expiry & Renewal:
This permit is valid for the day(s) of the event specified on the permit. It is renewable. The renewal process is started by the permit holder.
Price:
Free
Related Requirements:
Litter Clean-Up (Adopt-a-Highway) Permit, Department of Public Works
Additional Information:
The Adopt-A-Highway Program is an international roadside litter cleanup initiative. In Nova Scotia, the program was started in 1997 by the Women's Institutes of Nova Scotia, the Lions Clubs and Clean Nova Scotia. The Department of Environment and Climate Change, Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage, Department of Public Works and the Resource Recovery Fund Board continue to be strong supporters of this program.
Legislative Authority:
None