Recognition - Litter Pickup Caring for our environment is an ever increasing concern. One major problem in this area is highway litter. Litter detracts from the scenic beauty of our highways. The department will cooperate with and recognize volunteers' efforts to clean up roadsides. MoDOT encourages adopters to recycle the litter.
Most adoptions are for litter pick up.
The department encourages adopters to plant on highway roadsides to enhance the beauty of the environment. MoDOT suggests plantings such as domestic flowers, shrubs, wildflowers, trees and native grasses to complement the roadsides' neighboring land. In fact, more time is spent on mowing than on snow removal, pothole patching, putting up signs or painting stripes. To reduce costs and be more compatible with our neighbors, the department allows and recognizes volunteers' efforts to mow highway roadsides so it blends in with their property. MoDOT recognizes them with a resolution of appreciation for outstanding work performed for the State of Missouri and for all those who travel its highways.