Orange County Adopt-A-Highway

Adopt-A-Highway Program

N. Hiawassee Road

Silver Star Rd to Blue Earth Ct

Cleaner roads. Stronger community. Join PHCC volunteers and partners as we care for N. Hiawassee Road and preserve a clean, safe, and prosperous Pine Hills.

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The Pine Hills Community Council, Inc. (PHCC), through its Code Enforcement, Anti-Litter, & Beautification Committee, proudly participates in the Orange County Adopt-A-Highway Program. Together, we keep Pine Hills clean, safe, beautiful, and a place we are proud to call home.

Reported Impact 2024–September 2026

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Cleanup Activities Completed

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302+

Volunteer Participations

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6,180+

Pounds of Debris Removed

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Total Miles Cleaned

Although the Orange County Adopt-A-Highway agreement designates a 0.5-mile roadway segment, PHCC volunteers clean both sides of N. Hiawassee Road during each event, resulting in approximately one full mile of roadside cleaned per cleanup.

PHCC Adopt-A-Road cleanup volunteers in Pine Hills

PHCC volunteers keeping N. Hiawassee Road clean

Community in Action

Residents, partners, and volunteers work together to remove litter, care for N. Hiawassee Road, and build pride in Pine Hills. Every cleanup is an opportunity to serve and connect with our community.

Cleanup Photo Highlights

PHCC cleanup volunteers collecting litter

PHCC cleanup partners and community members

PHCC volunteers after Adopt-A-Road cleanup

2026 Impact Reported Through September

6 Cleanups Completed

188+ Volunteer Participations

2,480+ Pounds Removed

These figures include the January, February, March, April, June, and September 19, 2026 cleanups. The September cleanup added 40 volunteer participations and 400 pounds of trash removed.

Year-by-Year Highlights

2024Foundation Year

6 cleanups completed
65 volunteer participations
2,300 pounds of debris removed

2025Expansion & Growth

3 cleanups completed
49 volunteer participations
1,400 pounds of debris removed
Peak cleanup: 23 volunteers removed 800 pounds

2026Sustained Momentum

6 cleanups completed through September
188 volunteer participations
2,480 pounds of debris removed
September 19 cleanup: 40 volunteers removed 400 pounds

Adopt-A-Road Community Clean-Ups Subcommittee Chair

Lacandria “Candie” Washington

Email: LWashington@PineHills.Info

Candie has served as the Chair of the AAH Committee since 2024, building a cleaner, stronger Pine Hills together.

Community Cleanup & Volunteering

Next Cleanup: TBD The next community cleanup date and time will be announced.

Our September 19, 2026 cleanup is complete. Thank you to the 40 volunteers who helped remove 400 pounds of trash.

Ask About Upcoming Cleanups

Usual gathering location: Walgreens
2550 N Hiawassee Rd, Orlando, FL 32818
Corner of Hiawassee Rd & Silver Star Rd
Confirm gathering details when the next cleanup is announced.