We will meet at 9:00 am at the posted coordinates, get organized, go over the safety guidelines one more time, and then head out to pick up litter along the highway. The event will last until approximately 1:00 pm. Participants will be provided safety vests (required) and trash bags. Wear closed toe shoes, gloves, and clothing that you do not mind getting dirty. Long pants, long sleeves and a hat are recommended. Volunteers must be 12 or older. Volunteers age 12 - 17 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are planning to participate in this litter pick up, you are REQUIRED by the Tennessee Department of Transportation to first watch their safety video, read through the safety guide, and sign a volunteer release form. Your release form must be on file in the TDOT office BEFORE the event.
To prepare for the event, please follow these steps:
- Go to the Adopt a Highway website.
- Click on the Volunteer Training Video link and view the video in its entirity.
- Click on the New Group Information Packet link to download the packet; read pages 4 - 6 carefully.
- Complete and sign the Volunteer Release Form on page 7.
- Scan and email your signed form to newcacheorder@yahoo.com OR mail it to New Cache Order, 733 Liberty Church Rd, Kingsport, TN 37663. We must have it before April 20 in order to have all the forms on file with TDOT before the event.