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 administers programs to protect the environment, maintain public space access, and improve community health. We remove litter, illegal dumping, and other hazards swiftly and efficiently to keep Seattle clean and healthy.
We collaborate with the community to identify areas for improvement, gather feedback, and ensure our work reflects our commitment to being community-centered. Our services are tailored to community needs, encouraging participation and fostering a vibrant, safe, and clean city for all.
2025 Year-to-date data:
(Last update March)
1M+ lbs collected
Waste Removed
1,033,047 pounds (lbs.) of total garbage collected and disposed
115K+ sharps collected
Sharps
115,044 disposed needles at our sharps boxes
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.