The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) and its partners collected 82,467 bags of trash in 2025 as part of their ongoing effort to Keep DE Litter Free. The work was performed by DelDOT Maintenance & 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’s (DOC) Inmate Work Program.
The Department and its partners also removed 4,977 tires, 5,069 signs, and 196 appliances from the side of roads in Delaware.
“I would like to thank DelDOT and their partners for everything they do to help keep Delaware Beautiful,” stated Governor 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,” continued Governor Meyer.
“There is never a shortage of litter in the First State, which is sad, because Delaware is such a beautiful place,” shared Secretary of Transportation Shanté Hastings. “Since the inception of the Keep DE 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,” stated Hastings.
To become a part of the Keep DE Litter Free initiative visit governor.delaware.gov or consider sponsoring or adopting a highway.
Through DelDOT’s Sponsor-A-Highway (SAH) 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 SR 1. A sign is installed along their sponsored area to recognize their contribution.
Through the Adopt-A-Highway (AAH) Program, individuals, businesses, and organizations agree to sponsor a two-mile section of a State of Delaware-maintained road and hold a minimum of three cleanups per year. As a thank you, DelDOT installs an AAH sign featuring the group’s name along their sponsored roadway.
To support either program, please visit DelDOT.gov.