PHILADELPHIA – The Office of Clean and Green Initiatives, in partnership with City departments, agencies, and community organizations, today, announced the launch of the Summer 2026 One Philly, A United City Citywide Cleaning Program, a 13-week effort running from Monday, May 4 through July 31, 2026.

Now in its third year and fourth iteration, the program continues to build on significant progress, delivering more than 350,000 quality-of-life services citywide —and advances Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s vision to make Philadelphia the safest, cleanest, and greenest big city in America with access to economic opportunity for all.

“By aligning multiple agencies and resources, the program employs a proactive and holistic strategy to address many of the chronic quality of life issues that plaque our neighborhoods. There are over 12 departments and supporting agencies touching every city neighborhood and working collaboratively to deliver on my promise to end the nasty moniker of “Filthadelphia” once and for all.”

This summer’s effort will focus on highly visible, neighborhood-level improvements, including litter removal, illegal dumping remediation, graffiti abatement, abandoned vehicle removal, vacant lot maintenance, and nuisance property enforcement.

Introducing the AlleyGators Initiative
As part of this year’s kickoff, the City is launching the Alleyway Cleanup Program, (“AlleyGators”), expanding access to services in often-overlooked spaces that directly impact quality of life and public safety.

While alleyway maintenance remains the responsibility of adjacent property owners, the City will now provide limited supplemental cleaning services that residents can request can be requested through the AlleyGator Program. Through the program residents can request alleyway cleanings to address litter, debris, and accessibility issues.  Each alley is limited to one cleaning per year. Residents can request this service by visiting www.Officeofcleanandgreen.org/alleyways.

“Alleyways are a vital part of a community’s overall quality of life, but too often they are overlooked,” said Carlton Williams, Director, Office of Clean and Green Initiatives. “The AlleyGators initiative reflects Mayor Parker’s commitment to making Philadelphia the safest, cleanest, and greenest big city in America by taking a more proactive approach to keeping these spaces clean, safe, and accessible—for residents and for emergency personnel. We know many residents face challenges maintaining these corridors, and this program is about delivering the kind of visible, neighborhood-level improvements people can see, touch, and feel.”

Delivering Services in Every Neighborhood
The One Philly, United City Citywide Cleaning Program is now a standard, twice-yearly citywide operation, ensuring that every neighborhood receives comprehensive cleaning services through a coordinated, intergovernmental approach.

“The One Philly, United City Citywide Cleaning Program helps build a cleaner, safer, more vibrant city,” said Quetcy Lozada, Philadelphia City Councilmember, 7th District. “It’s about safety, pride, and quality of life. The summer-long efforts bring together City departments and partners to deliver basic, visible services residents count on every day. These include alleyway cleanups, vacant lot maintenance, graffiti removal, and abandoned vehicle removal. I am grateful to Mayor Parker and the Office of Clean and Green Initiatives for bringing this work directly into our neighborhoods and helping build the kind of Philadelphia our families can take pride in.”

Full-Service Cleaning Plan
The program is supported by more than a dozen City departments and partner organizations, including:

  • Office of the Mayor
  • Office of Clean and Green Initiatives
  • Department of Sanitation Department
  • Community Life Improvement Program (CLIP)
  • Department of Commerce – Taking Care of Business (TCB)
  • Philadelphia Police Department – Neighborhood Services Unit
  • Philadelphia Parks & Recreation
  • Philadelphia Water Department
  • Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA)
  • Department of Licenses and Inspections, Quality of Life Division
  • Department of Streets
  • SEPTA
  • School District of Philadelphia
  • Pennsylvania Horticultural Society

Key service components include:

  • Vacant lot maintenance and graffiti removal (CLIP)
  • Commercial corridor cleaning (TCB)
  • Deep cleaning of parks and recreation centers (Parks & Recreation)
  • School grounds maintenance (School District of Philadelphia)
  • Nuisance property enforcement (Licenses and Inspections)
  • Removal of abandoned vehicles (Philadelphia Parking Authority and Police Department)
  • Stormwater infrastructure and inlet maintenance (Water Department)
  • Pothole repair and paving (Streets Department)
  • Transit station cleaning (SEPTA)

Crews will operate in coordinated teams across sanitation districts, following established routes to ensure comprehensive, efficient coverage of every neighborhood.

Tracking Progress and Results
Each participating agency will track and report service delivery to ensure transparency and accountability. Program data and results will be publicly available at officeofcleanandgreen.org, allowing residents to monitor progress in their communities.

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