DelDOT recaps 2025 litter cleanup efforts
The Delaware Department of Transportation and its partners collected 82,467 bags of trash in 2025 as part of their ongoing campaign to Keep DE Litter Free.
The work was performed by DelDOT maintenance and operations employees, Adopt-A-Highway/Sponsor-A-Highway efforts, the Work A Day Earn a Pay Program, and with help from the Delaware Department of Correction Inmate Work Program.
DelDOT and its partners also removed 4,977 tires, 5,069 signs and 196 appliances from alongside roadways in Delaware.
“I would like to thank DelDOT and their partners for everything they do to help keep Delaware beautiful,” said Gov. Matt Meyer. “Their efforts are much appreciated, but unfortunately, their work is never done. If we all do our part, together we can truly keep our roadways litter-free.”
"There is never a shortage of litter in the First State, which is sad, because Delaware is such a beautiful place,” said Transportation Secretary Shanté Hastings. “Since the inception of the Keep DE Litter Free initiative, DelDOT, our employees, partners and volunteers have removed 370,059 bags of trash from our roads. We appreciate the support; however, litter removal is both costly and time-consuming. Please join the effort to help Keep De Litter Free – dispose of your trash responsibly.”
Anyone who wants to become a part of the Keep DE Litter Free initiative may visit governor.delaware.gov, or consider sponsoring or adopting a highway. Through DelDOT’s Sponsor-A-Highway Program, managed by Litter Removal Service of America, sponsors fund a cleaning crew to remove litter from along a portion of I-95, I-495, I-295 and Route 1. A sign will be installed along their sponsored area to recognize their contribution.
Through the Adopt-A-Highway Program, individuals, businesses and organizations agree to sponsor a 2-mile section of a Delaware-maintained road and hold a minimum of three cleanups per year. As a thank you, DelDOT will install an AAH sign featuring the group’s name along their sponsored roadway. To support either program, go to deldot.gov.
