Clean Center City Philadelphia

Cleaning by the numbers, 2025

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staff clean sidewalks 3x/day

0 tons of trash removed annually

0 instances of graffiti removed

Sidewalk cleaning

More than 100 uniformed CCD workers clean 233 blocks three times a day, seven days a week—ensuring Center City opens clean and stays clean throughout the day. During warm weather months, sidewalks receive monthly pressure washing to remove accumulated stains and grime.

A street cleaner operates a green machine, sweeping a city sidewalk. Nearby buildings and a theater marquee are visible, with pedestrians walking by.

Graffiti removal

Specially trained teams quickly remove graffiti from ground-floor building walls, light poles, signs, and street furniture using professional-grade solvents and high-pressure washers that protect architectural surfaces.

Fee for service

Crews clean sidewalks in some adjacent neighborhoods through fee-for-service contracts, typically once a week. The full range of CCD services is only available within District boundaries.

Man sweeping a plaza lined with trees and stone planters. He wears a teal uniform and cap, focused on his task, conveying diligence and calm.

The clean team at work

CCD crews supplement City of Philadelphia sanitation services by sweeping and power washing sidewalks and removing graffiti from street-level building surfaces.

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A city worker in a teal uniform sweeps the sidewalk in bright sunlight. Behind is a busy street with parked cars and a glass-fronted building. The scene feels industrious and orderly.

46 miles of sidewalks are swept three times daily.

Man in teal uniform operates a green street sweeper on a sunlit city sidewalk. Trees with yellow leaves and historic buildings line the background.

Green Machines are employed to help keep the sidewalks clean.

A man wearing a turquoise jacket and cap power washes a sidewalk near a building with tall columns. The scene is industrious and focused.

Sidewalks are power washed from spring through fall.

A person in a blue jacket and hat power washes a graffitied wall on a city sidewalk. Dense mist and water spray create a focused, determined mood.

Crews remove first-floor graffiti within CCD boundaries.

Three people stand on a city street near a fountain. One gestures animatedly while talking. The scene conveys a casual, friendly atmosphere.

Cleaning staff member assists visitors with directions.

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FAQ

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