Seattle Public Utilities' (SPU) Clean City is committed to preserving and protecting our environmental and community health. We work tirelessly to maintain the cleanliness and health of our environment while ensuring equitable access to public spaces for all of Seattle.
What do we do?
Seattle Clean City implements and administers programs that protect the environment, maintain access to public spaces, and promote community health and safety. With a range of services, we aim to swiftly and efficiently remove litter, graffiti, sharps, illegal dumping, and other hazards that risk the health and safety of residents and visitors. Our team's prompt and efficient resolution of these issues ensures that Seattle remains a clean, healthy, and safe environment for all.
2024 Year-to-date data:
(Last update March)
1.3M+ lbs collected
Illegal dumping
1,385,577 pounds (lbs.) of total garbage collected and disposed
390K+ sharps collected
Sharps
393,922 disposed needles at our sharps boxes
550K+ Lbs collected
Litter Abatement Routes (LAP)
556,640 pounds (lbs.) of total garbage collected and disposed
630K+ lbs collected
Unsheltered services
632,477 pounds (lbs.) of total garbage collected and disposed
240K+ square feet abated
Graffiti
241,656 square feet of graffiti abated
158K+ Lbs Collected
Geo Cleans
158,570 pounds (lbs.) of total garbage collected and disposed
245K+ Lbs Collected
Encampment Trash
245,357 pounds (lbs.) collected and disposed
9.5K+ Bags Distributed
Encampment Trash
9,565 trash bags distributed
35 RV Remediations
RV Remediations
35 completed
228K+ Lbs Collected
RV Remediations
228,550 pounds (lbs.) of total garbage collected and disposed
2023 Annual Report
2022 Annual Report
Help us keep Seattle safe and clean by reporting illegal dumping, pollution, and graffiti. You can also learn more about preventing and removing graffiti, collection of sharps, public litter cans, and keeping alleys clear of collection containers.