Adopt-a-Park

Responsibilities for volunteers

• Pick up litter
• Pull weeds
• Report graffiti
• Report hazards

• Sweep walkways and paved areas

Responsibilities for the Town of Milton

• Provide regular maintenance in all Town parks and green spaces
• Help you choose a park or green space and determine needed improvements
• Provide support to Adopt-a-Park groups when needed
• Receive and review inquiries and incident reports
• Provide the tools needed for a successful clean-up (garbage and recycling bags, gloves etc.)
• Pick up garbage, recycling, and yard waste if needed

Safety tips

• Visit the cleanup location before your cleanup date to look for possible hazards
• Arrange for adult supervision if there are youth volunteers
• Wear a safety vest or bright clothing
• Wear work gloves and closed toe shoes
• Use tools and equipment safely and as intended to avoid injury
• Wash hands before eating and at the end of the day
• Keep sunscreen and insect repellent on hand
• Drink water and keep hydrated
• Take breaks
• Suspend the cleanup during bad weather

Hazardous items

Do not allow volunteers to pick up anything that could be hazardous to their health. This includes:

• Hypodermic needles
• Syringes
• Jagged glass or other sharp objects
• Animal carcasses
• Heavy objects

If you come across any hazardous items please report it.