Philadelphia Amplifies Clean-Up Efforts with Ongoing ‘One Philly, United City’ Program

The City of Philadelphia is doubling down on its efforts to maintain clean streets and improve public spaces with the ongoing One Philly, United City Citywide Cleaning Program. The initiative, part of Mayor Parker’s aim for a safer, cleaner, greener city with economic opportunities for all, continues to gather momentum after a successful summer campaign. In a recently published article on the

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, over 61,000 quality-of-life services have been rolled out, addressing issues from graffiti to litter across the city. As stated by the Office of Clean and Green, the program began on November 4 and will continue through January 27, 2025, cleaning over 500 blocks and 200 vacant lots.

Key to this initiative’s success has been its operational shift to a standardized routine, with detailed cleaning rounds planned for every neighborhood twice a year. These efforts are intergovernmental, bringing together a dozen city agencies, as well as quasi-governmental agencies and non-profits. With a fall season focusing on leaf removal to prevent added litter challenges, the City’s sanitation teams work in reverse order of the summer’s cleanup, complementing the Fall Leaf Recycling Program. Captured in a quote from the

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– “History has demonstrated that efforts from a one-time cleaning of the entire city cannot be maintained alone. Preventive measures, enforcement and support from residents and businesses to keep their areas clean is necessary to sustain cleaning efforts.”

As part of the comprehensive approach, the city has implemented a full-service cleaning plan that sees sanitation workers deploy the day following trash collection with cleaning teams, with mechanical brooms, and other equipment ready to take on litter and debris. The residents of the cleaned blocks are notified and encouraged to join the city’s efforts in environmental stewardship by participating in various beautification programs. Furthermore, SWEEP Officers patrol neighborhoods following trash days to enforce cleanliness and provide information on maintaining clean surroundings.

Alongside the Citywide Cleaning Program, the Residential District Council Cleaning Program focuses on smaller-scale litter cleanup in each of the ten Councilmanic Districts as part of Mayor Parker’s budget initiative. Crews use hand-cleaning tools and track litter data to support the Mayor’s vision of a cleaner Philadelphia. Information on cleaning schedules, volunteer opportunities, and program details can be found on the city’s Office of Clean and Green website, where all efforts are tracked for public transparency.

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