Town of Flower Mound, Texas

Adopt-A-Spot Program

Safety Guidelines

Program participants must realize that they are working in a potentially hazardous environment and must diligently follow all safety guidelines. This list is provided for the guidance of participants and is not all-inclusive.

Carpool to the litter pick-up area to keep vehicles to a minimum.
Park vehicles away from the roadway.
Vehicle parking is prohibited in the medians, on the parkway or in a traffic lane where parking is prohibited.
Keep work groups to a manageable size.
Closely supervise youth groups.
Maintain a ratio of one (1) adult per four (4) participants under the age of seventeen (17).
Children under the age of thirteen (13) are prohibited from participating or being present at a clean-up event that is at an Adopt-A-Road, Adopt-A-Median and/or Adopt-A-Entryway Monument Sign area with the exception of Adopt-A-Park.
Do not remove or handle any hazardous materials found on the site.
Stay clear of construction areas.
Do not pick up litter during inclement weather, hours of darkness, or hours of peak traffic.
Be aware of possible contact with poisonous plants, stinging insects, fire ants, and snakes.
Consider the possibility of any participant’s known allergies prior to litter pick-up.
Do not allow participants to partake of, possess, or distribute alcoholic beverages while involved in litter pick-up and/or beautification project(s).
Make participants aware that they are working in a potentially dangerous environment and caution them to act accordingly.
Use gloves and protective clothing, and require all participants to do so.
Avoid exertion and heat problems by drinking water and taking breaks.
Pay attention to the handling of broken glass.
Don't touch or play with any exposed wires or cables.
Don't horse around or do anything that will distract other participants or third parties.