Department of Public Works
Litter Clean-Up (Adopt-A-Highway) Permit
Who Needs This Permit?
Volunteers who are completing roadside litter cleanups along Nova Scotia's provincial roadways. This excludes 100-series highways.
Issuing Department / Agency:
Where can you get this permit and/or further information?
Nova Scotia Adopt-A-Highway Program TIR Area Manager
Any TIR district or area office
The Department of Public Works is responsible for approving litter permits along provincial roadsides.
Adoption Applications & Clean-up Permits
All forms can be found on the Nova Scotia Adopt-A-Highway Office website. Additionally, you may contact the Nova Scotia Adopt-A-Highway Program at:
D-28 Esplanade Street
Truro, NS B2N 2K3
T: 902-843-3553
info@nsadoptahighway.ca
Before you apply for a clean-up permit, please read the conditions and suggestions.
Each time cleanups are performed (usually twice per year in the spring and fall), a new Litter Clean-up Permit must be approved by the Department of Public Works. Safety vests, garbage bags and flagging materials are provided to the volunteer groups when the permit is approved.
Highway signs are installed along the adopted section of roadway to give recognition to the volunteer group, after two seasonal cleanups.
Waiting Period:
3 to 4 weeks
Provided that all the items that must accompany the application have been received.
Expiry & Renewal:
This application is valid for 3 years from the date it is issued. Near the end of the 3-year period, a renewal letter will be sent to your group to renew the application for an additional 3 years.
Price:
Free
Related Requirements:
None
Additional Information:
This program started in Nova Scotia in 1992 by the Women's Institutes of Nova Scotia, the Lions Clubs and Clean Nova Scotia. The Department of Environment and Climate Change, Department of Public Works and Divert NS continue to be strong supporters of this program.
Legislative Authority:
None