The Adopt-A-Block litter control program energizes neighborhood volunteers to participate in community activities. Street by street, volunteers set an example of environmental and community stewardship and dramatically improve the quality of life in Oakland.
It is also a chance to meet new people, enjoy a donut, and learn about other events and opportunities in Oakland.
STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR DATE:
Or you can select a date and time that works best for you or your team.
You can join one of our monthly events held on the third Saturday of each month, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
STEP 2: CONTACT OPDC
Contact Kate Emmert or Liz Gray via email at volunteer@opdc.org or by texting 412-335-0933.
Kate and Liz will assist you with the City of Pittsburgh’s Volunteer Clean-up application, which includes a liability release form, and selecting a route best suited for your event.
STEP 3: SHOW UP ON THE DAY!
OPDC’s staff will meet you at our offices at 294 Semple Street on the morning of your event with all the supplies you will need:
Pre-event coffee and donuts.
Gloves, large trash bags, trash grabbers.
Route maps covering all four Oakland neighborhoods.
Assigned location where the Department of Public Works will pick up all your hard work, bagged up and ready to go.
2025 Adopt-a-Block monthly events include:
Saturday, October 18, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. (Early start as Pitt football kicks off at noon)
Saturday, November 15, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 21, 2026, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 21, 2026, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Adopt-a-Block Route Map
Click the icon in the top left corner to view routes and dropoff locations. For best results, click here to view a larger version of the interactive map in a new browser window.