Kent seeks groups, individuals to adopt streets to clean up litter

Published 10:34 am Tuesday, May 8, 2012

The city of Kent announced a new initiative aimed at instilling community pride and enhancing Kent’s quality of life through clean streets and beautiful neighborhoods.

A newly launched Adopt-a-Street program gives local residents, businesses and community groups the opportunity to help maintain and clean streets in Kent through litter removal.

Councilwoman Elizabeth Albertson, chairwoman of the Public Works Committee, said the Adopt-a-Street program is an effort to create interest in keeping Kent free of litter and to give people an opportunity to take an active role in the community.

“For those who have expressed an interest, this is a great way to get involved,” Albertson said.

Those who choose to adopt a street and hold at least four street clean-ups per year will receive a sign on the adopted street, recognizing the individual or groups who made the commitment.

The city will provide the necessary training and supplies to volunteers.

To adopt a street, applications are available online at Adopt-a-Street Program. For more information, call 253-856-5549.