These "mile markers" show the number of miles from where the Interstate route entered the state in which you are traveling. The counting always begins at the state line in the south (for north-south routes) and in the west (for east-west routes). So, mile marker numbers always get larger as you travel east or north.



When and where do we get the equipment (hats, vests, signs, etc.)?

WSDOT offices have volunteers pick up equipment before their first time picking up litter and hold onto the equipment, other offices loan the equipment for litter pickup only.



Do we get "pick up sticks"?

WSDOT does not provide these. However, you can buy them at your local hardware store.



How do we practice good safety when picking up litter?

Use the equipment provided to you by your coordinator and follow WSDOT's safety tips.



Why can't we pick up litter on holidays?

Traffic tends to be greater during these times, and you are encouraged to pick up during non-peak traffic flows, such as weekends and mid-day during the week.



What do we do if we find large or dangerous objects?

Please do not pick them up. Try to leave a bright marker or piece of tape by the object. Call your coordinator and they will arrange for WSDOT crews to pick up the object(s).



How do we report a pick up?

Your WSDOT contact will send you an activity report for you to mail in after each pick up or you can use the Online Activity Report. This is important because WSDOT needs to keep track of how often groups are picking up litter. It also allows WSDOT to maintain insurance coverage for our volunteers.



How do we pick a name for our group?

The signs are intended to recognize you or your group, not your message. Many groups simply have the name of their family or organization. You can choose to have "in memory of" a loved one. Two lane highways have signs with space for up to three lines of text with 13 characters per line. Interstates/multi-lane highways have signs with space for up to three lines of text with 20 characters per line.