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 N.S. Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal
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 littercon.pdf
Fax: 902-893-6393
Women's Institutes of Nova Scotia
Adopt-A-Highway
Women's Institute Building
Nova Scotia Agricultural College
35 Tower Rd.
Box 550
Truro, Nova Scotia
B2N 5E3
E-mailwins@gov.ns.ca
Website: http://novascotia.ca/agri/wi/projects/adopt.shtml
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 Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal.
The Department will provide:
(a) garbage bags
(b) vests, if needed
(c) signage
(d) traffic control, if needed
(e) and pick up the filled garbage bags.
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