CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT VOLUNTEER LIABILITY & RELEASE FORM

 Adopt-A-Street CB Program 

Clean Up Day Instructions & Safety Guidelines 

Pick Up / Drop off Supplies 

Coordinate pickup date: Email us a pickup date so we can alert the Waste Management when to pick up. 

Where supplies can be picked up and dropped off at: CB Chamber office at 149 W Broadway. You will receive:

• Trash bags 
• Trash pickers 
• Gloves 
• Safety vests 

Please email Lynn Dittmer at lynn@councilbluffsiowa.com to coordinate or with any questions. 

Additional items that you will need: 

• Gloves 
• Water bottles 
• Sunscreen 
• Insect repellent 
• Sturdy close-toed shoes 
• First Aid Kit 

Where to leave trash bags 

Trash bags can be left at street corners for pickup. Please consolidate them into as few piles as possible to make collection easier and more efficient. 

If you have any oversized items or notice anything unsafe, please let us know. lynn@councilbluffsiowa.com 

Volunteer Safety Guidelines 

Your safety is our top priority! These guidelines are here to help keep everyone safe and make sure the Adopt-A-Street is a positive experience. Group leaders should use their best judgment, and all volunteers are encouraged to stay alert, take care of themselves, and look out for one another. 

General Safety 

• Dress for the weather—closed-toed shoes, long pants, and sturdy gloves are recommended. Hats, sunscreen, and insect repellent are also a good idea. 
• Work only during daylight hours and when the weather is favorable. 
• Bring plenty of water and take breaks to avoid overexertion, especially in hot weather. 
• Stay with your group—working in pairs or small groups is the safest way to go. 
• Always be aware of your surroundings, including weather changes, wildlife, traffic, and plants like poison ivy or wild parsnip. 

Equipment & Visibility 

• Wear a safety vest or bright-colored clothing when near roadways so you can be easily seen. 
• Keep a first aid kit handy at the cleanup site. 
• Use proper lifting techniques when handling heavy or bulky items—lift with your legs, not your back. 

What NOT to Do 

• Do not pick up trash directly from road surfaces. 
• Do not handle hazardous items like needles, chemicals, sharp objects, or dead animals. 
• Do not clean areas that look unsafe, like steep slopes, hard-to-reach places, or overhangs. 
• Do not leave filled trash bags near railroad tracks or in areas that block pathways. 
• Do not participate if under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 

If You See Something 

• Large debris (tires, furniture) or unsafe materials, please email: Insert email 
• Unsafe behaviors or emergencies: Call 911 immediately. 
• Assistance for those experiencing homelessness: Please reach out to the HOP team. Chasity, our First Responder Community Coach, can be contacted at (712) 828-2278 or cbkephart@councilbluffs-ia.gov. 

Questions? 

If you have any questions or concerns, email us at lynn@councilbluffsiowa.com. Thank you for helping keep Council Bluffs clean!