Keep Seattle Clean
The City of Seattle has a range of programs to enhance Seattle’s quality of life through clean streets and beautiful neighborhoods. Litter and graffiti are more than eyesores. Seattle rains can wash litter and illegally dumped material into storm drains, which lowers water quality. If graffiti is tolerated, it sends vandals the message that it’s okay to deface property.
Pitch in to clean up
We encourage individuals, schools, churches, businesses and other organizations to participate in initiatives such as:
Report a problem
SPU makes it easy to report problems online or by phone, such as:
Use public recycling and litter cans
We provide litter and recycling containers in public spaces
Green cleaning at home
Taking the green approach avoids use of hazardous products, which protects your health and the environment.