Each year, the Department of Streets partners with neighborhood block captains to clean streets as part of the Philadelphia More Beautiful Committee Clean Block Schedule.
2022 PMBC Clean Block Schedule
All 2022 Clean Block events take place on Saturdays.
Find your police district number and then view the list below to identify your Clean Block event.
| Date | Police districts |
|---|---|
| March 26 | 5th, 14th, 35th, and 39th |
| April 2 | All areas (Philly Spring Cleanup) |
| April 9 | 2nd, 7th, 8th, and 15th |
| April 23 | 12th, 16th, 18th, and 19th |
| April 30 | 24th and 25th |
| May 7 | 1st, 3rd, and 17th |
| May 14 | 6th, 9th, 22nd, and 26th |
| May 21 | 5th, 14th, 35th, and 39th |
| June 11 | 2nd, 7th, 8th, and 15th |
| June 18 | 12th, 16th, 18th, and 19th |
| July 16 | 24th and 25th |
| July 23 | 1st, 3rd, and 17th |
| July 30 | 6th, 9th, 22nd, and 26th |
| Sept. 10 | Block Captain Rally |
Registered block captains should contact their PMBC Clean Block Officer to schedule a cleaning.
How to participate
- Registered block captains should contact their PMBC Clean Block Officer at least three weeks before the listed cleaning date for your police district.
- Residents should contact their block captain for event details.
Cleaning tips
- All debris should be bagged and placed at either end of the block for pick up.
- No bulk or household trash will be collected during the Saturday Clean Block cleanups.
- Do not sweep trash or dirt into inlets.
- Streets should not be blocked off with parked cars during cleaning.
PMBC assists block captains with organizing cleanups. Block captains are provided cleaning tools, information, and guidance on City services.
