[VT – Philadelphia, November 3, 2025] Mayor Cherelle Parker’s “One Philly, A United City” Cleaning Initiative is continuing its efforts citywide. The fall edition of the program runs from November 3, 2025, through January 30, 2026, covering all neighborhoods and targeting quality-of-life issues including litter, illegal dumping, graffiti, abandoned vehicles, vacant lots, and nuisance properties.
The initiative is led by the Office of Clean and Green Initiatives under the Mayor’s Office, in partnership with multiple city departments, quasi-governmental agencies, and nonprofits. To date, the program has completed over 208,872 quality-of-life services across Philadelphia.
The fall cleaning program spans 13 weeks, starting in Northeast Philadelphia and concluding in North Philadelphia. The schedule aligns with the Department of Sanitation’s fall leaf recycling program to prevent litter accumulation and clogged sewer drains caused by fallen leaves. Areas with dense tree canopies will receive additional support for leaf collection and cleaning.
Citywide Cleaning Results and Responsible Departments:
| Service Category | Completed | Lead Department/Agency |
|---|---|---|
| Blocks Cleaned | 50,868 | Department of Sanitation |
| LED Lights Installed | 43,616 | Public Utilities / City Engineering |
| Pothole Repair | 12,557 | Department of Streets |
| Vacant Lots Cleaned | 32,533 | Community Life Improvement Program (CLIP) |
| Commercial Corridor Cleaned | 9,666 | Commerce Department “PHL Taking Care” |
| Graffiti Removals | 13,713 | CLIP |
| Nuisance Property Cited | 3,385 | Licenses & Inspections (L+I) |
| Exterior Property Maintenance | 4,113 | L+I and facilities teams |
| Abandoned Vehicle Removal | 6,867 | Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) & Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) |
| Inlet Cleaning | 25,784 | Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) |
| Nuisance Property Sealed | 754 | L+I |
| Schools Cleanup | 672 | School District facilities teams |
| Alley Cleanout | 362 | Department of Sanitation |
| SEPTA Cleanup | 123 | SEPTA |
| Short Dumping Cleanup | 122 | Department of Sanitation |
| Green Stormwater Infrastructure Cleanup | 1,782 | PWD |
| BID Cleanup | 71 | Commerce Department “PHL Taking Care” |
| Park Cleanup | 208 | Philadelphia Parks & Recreation (PPR) |
| Mural Arts Project Maintenance | 65 | Mural Arts Program |
| Tree Planting | 1,015 | PPR and green infrastructure partners |
| Doors & Windows Program | 405 | L+I and facilities teams |
| Vacant Lot Pollinator Transformation | 191 | CLIP / green infrastructure partners |
| Total | 208,872 | Joint efforts by all participating departments |
All participating agencies track and report their work to ensure the city and partners have a comprehensive view of progress. Results are publicly available and visualized at officeofcleanandgreen.org.
Since its launch, the program has established citywide detailed cleaning as a biannual standard operation. Mayor Cherelle Parker emphasized that one-time cleanings are not enough to sustain improvements; preventive measures, enforcement, and ongoing community and business participation are essential to maintain a clean and livable city
The fall edition of “One Philly, A United City” continues to enhance the environment in neighborhoods across Philadelphia, providing cleaner, safer, and greener spaces for residents while advancing Mayor Parker’s vision of economic opportunity and quality of life for all city residents
