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)
1.1M+ lbs collected
Illegal dumping
1,107,092 pounds (lbs.) of total garbage collected and disposed
300K+ sharps collected
Sharps
331,947 disposed needles at our sharps boxes
400K+ Lbs collected
Litter Abatement Routes (LAP)
413,420 pounds (lbs.) of total garbage collected and disposed
520K+ lbs collected
Unsheltered services
520,592 pounds (lbs.) of total garbage collected and disposed
175K+ square feet abated
Graffiti
178,836 square feet of graffiti abated
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.