Adopt-A-Street

The Adopt-A-Street Program is a partnership between the City of Smithville and its residents, organizations, and merchants. This program allows individuals, families, civic groups, or businesses to adopt a section of street in Smithville. The adopting individual or group will take responsibility for collecting litter in the City of Smithville right-of-way for the duration of the adoption period. In return, the City will recognize individuals and groups by listing their names on the City’s website and providing signage on their adopted street.

The Adopt-A-Street Program helps cultivate cleaner, more delightful surroundings for anyone who lives, visits, or simply drives by adopted areas. This program encourages civic engagement and strengthens community ties as we team up to keep Smithville clean.

How to Get Involved

Interested in adopting a street? Please review the Adopt-A-Street Program Policies to learn more about the rules, regulations, and requirements of the program. To apply for adoption of a street, choose a portion of street to adopt from the list below, fill out the application and email it to the program Administrator. All participants will be required to sign a Waiver of Liability before participating in the program. Completed applications and Waiver of Liability forms should be emailed to adoptastreet@smithvillemo.org

If you have any questions or need assistance filling out the application or Waiver of Liability, please call 816-532-2080 or email adoptastreet@smithvillemo.org.

Adoptable Streets:

Street/Highway	Portion	Adoption Status
169 Spur/Bridge Street	Church St to Owens Ave	Adopted by Stiles Family
Main Street	169 Hwy to Liberty St	Adopted by Stand Up for Stanley/Smile Train
Spelman Road	Maple to Pope Lane	Adopted by SHS FFA Chapter
172^nd Street	Pope Lane to Litton Way	Adopted by Ladoga Ridge Winery
180^th Street	169 Hwy to F Hwy
188^th Street	169 Hwy to F Hwy
Commercial Street	92 Hwy to 169 Hwy
Commercial Street	92 Hwy to Hospital Dr.	Adopted by Smithville Family Worship Center
Commercial Street	Hospital Dr. to Meadow	Adopted by Stand Up for Stanley/Lauryn’s Law
Tillman	92 Hwy to 145^th St
N. Virginia	Amory Rd to 132^nd St
Amory Road	169 Hwy to N. Virginia
Liberty Street	Liberty Rd. to 92 Hwy	Adopted by Girl Scout Troop 1919
N. Main Street	180^th St to 188^th St
Meadow	169 to Liberty	Adopted by Girl Scout Troop 1231

Resources

Adopt-A-Street Application
Waiver of Liability
Adopt-A-Street Program Policies
Adopt-A-Street Safety-First Guidelines This document should be reviewed with every participant BEFORE each clean-up event
Adopt-A-Street Clean-Up Participation Form This form should be filled out by the group leader and emailed to the Adopt-A-Street Administrator within a day of clean-up event. (Administrator contact info listed on form)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a time commitment?

Yes! Volunteers are required to adopt a street for a period of two (2) years. Litter is collected by the individual or group at least three times per year (for a minimum of six (6) times per adoption period). Litter should be collected in the Spring before Memorial Day, in Summer before Labor Day, and in the Fall before Thanksgiving.

Is there an age limit for participants?

Participants must be at least 6 years old.

Do I need to bring my own supplies?

No! Individuals and groups will be provided safety equipment and trash bags by the City of Smithville. A City employee will deliver the supplies to you and collect them after your pick-up day. Please contact the Adopt-A-Street Administrator two-weeks before your scheduled cleanup to reserve your supplies and set up the delivery time/date. Individuals and groups are required to provide their own transportation to and from the clean-up site.

What do I do with the trash I collect?

Once you collect the trash, the City takes it from there! You simply securely close the bags, group the bags together, and place them at the curb about 4 feet from the edge of the roadway. Notify the Adopt-A-Street Administrator that trash bags need to be collected and provide the following information: 1) Location of bags (street, intersection, side of the street, etc.) 2) Number of bags to be collected 3) Date of cleanup.