Addressed Trash and Illegal Dumping
Staff up trash reductions crews and partner with District Attorney’s Office to aggressively prosecute illegal dumping.
What We Accomplished
• Launched “Keep The Town Clean” to address illegal dumping and provide workforce development
• Removed 30 tons of waste around schools
• Cleared trash from 30 miles of Oakland streets
• Added $1 million+ for illegal dumping enforcement technology and officers
• Partnered with District Attorney’s Office and OPD to develop illegal dumping strategy
• Secured agreement for Caltrans to reimburse the City for off-ramps cleanup
What's Coming
• Creating Mayor’s Working Group for Clean and Safe Streets with multi-agency coordination
• Increasing penalties for illegal dumping
• Prioritizing business corridors for long-term beautification and economic revitalization efforts
• Expanding Keep The Town Clean toolkits on an ongoing basis
• Rolling out mass public education campaign