Keep Madison County Beautiful

KMCB is a program dedicated to litter prevention, beautification, and community improvement.

An affiliate in good standing with Keep America Beautiful.

Director - Mary Beth Dial

Phone: 706-795-5151

Fax:      706-795-2879

Email: keepmadisonbeautiful@madisonco.us 

P.O. Box 293

Danielsville, GA 30633

Our Goals

To promote beautification efforts in the community

To maintain sustained litter reduction

To promote the proper handling of solid waste

To enhance environmental awareness through education

Projects & Events

Adopt - A - County Road (AACR)  - Year Long Event

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Renewal applications will be sent in March of each year; New signups are held in March as well.

Created for citizens, civic organizations, non-profit organizations, and interested parties to contribute toward the effort of maintaining litter-free roadways.

Person(s) agrees to pick up the adopted road/area a minimum of 4 times per year and report the required information back to KMCB.

All garbage from pickups must be disposed of properly and is free of charge if brought to the Madison County Transfer Station; if you choose to dispose of the garbage at the Transfer Station you will be required to show your AACR Disposal Card before dumping. 

Please tarp/secure all loads before transporting garbage to the Transfer Station.

 

WHAT:        ADOPT-A-ROAD (VOLUNTEER) PROGRAM

This nation-wide program gives concerned individuals, families, clubs and groups, the opportunity to help their local community and environment by collecting litter and beautifying roadways in their neighborhood.  They’re proactively making a difference by being a part of the solution to pollutionThere are no fees associated with this program!

 

WHEN:        JOIN ANYTIME!  (If already a member, annual renewals are held in March of each year.)

 

WHERE:       APPLICATIONS:

Applications may be picked up at the Transfer Station at the Keep Madison County Beautiful (Office) or at the (Scale House) located at 2100 Colbert Danielsville     Rd, Danielsville, GA 30633 on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, between the hours of 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

    You can also email keepmadisonbeautiful@madisonco.us and request an application or download it here -  Application for Program

      For more program info, please call 706-795-5151.

 

WHY:            REASONS TO PARTICIPATE: 

Involvement:  An easy way for participants to get involved to help promote and contribute toward the effort of maintaining litter-free roadways in neighborhoods       and communities within Madison County.

Accomplishment:  Helps build personal, community & civic pride through accomplishments.

Positivity:  It makes a visible and positive impact on your local environment.

 

PROGRAM PERKS:        

Your Pick:  Select the county road and one-mile area of your choice that you would like to adopt.

Free Sign:  You’ll receive an Adopt-A-Road sign that’ll be placed on your designated roadway and will proudly display the name(s) of the individuals, families and/or groups that has/have adopted the roadway. (Optional)

Free Supplies & Litter Disposal:  (Based on Availability.)   KMCB supplies: trash bags, safety vests, trash pick-up sticks and free roadway litter disposal year-round at the Transfer Station.

Spring Tire Amnesty

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Next Event:  May 1 - June 1, 2024 

Citizens of Madison County will be allowed to bring up to 10 tires at no charge!

Please no rims, or large heavy equipment tires

No businesses allowed

For more information, please call 706-795-5151

SPRING Into Recycling

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Next Event: April 20, 2024 - Saturday, 10am-12pm at the Madison County Government Complex (main entrance)

Join us as we celebrate Earth Day each year and take advantage of the following programs:

Document destruction (up to 2 file boxes free, over 2 boxes @ $5/box)

Medication Take Back (expired medicines in original containers please)

Shoe recycling, clothes recycling, batteries, ink cartridges, cell phone, and books for recycling  

Fall Tire Amnesty

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Next Event: TBD

Citizens of Madison County will be allowed to bring up to 10 tires at no charge!

Please no rims, or large heavy equipment tires

No businesses allowed

For more information, please call 706-795-5151

FALL Into Recycling

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Next Event: November 16, 2024 - Saturday,  10am-12pm at the Madison County Government Complex (main entrance)

Join us as we celebrate America Recycles Day each year and take advantage of the following programs:

Document destruction (up to 2 file boxes free, over 2 boxes @ $5/box)

Medication Take Back (expired medicines in original containers please)

Shoe recycling, clothes recycling, batteries, ink cartridges, cell phone, and books for recycling  

KMCB River Cleanup

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Next Event: TBD  

KMCB will be sponsoring a river clean up event in coordination with Madison County's 4-H program. For more information, please contact the Madison County 4-H office at 706-795-2281.

Please visit this link for additional details - News and Events | Madison County (uga.edu)

Bring One for the Chipper - Christmas Tree Recycling

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Next Event: December 26, 2024 - January 4, 2025 

Bring your old, undecorated "live" Christmas tree for recycling and receive a free tree seedling or seed packet (if available, while supplies last)

Held at the Madison County Transfer Station

For additional information, or questions, please call 706-795-5151 or email us at keepmadisonbeautiful@madisonco.us