2023 Update &2024 Look AheadCity Council MeetingDecember 5, 2023Item 15.1 THE INITIATIVEAs we complete the Clean City Initiative’s third program year, we are pleased to update you on the program’s continued success.But first, what is the Clean City Initiative?
PROGRAMS
Beautification EventsPlanned beautification activities such as paint refreshment and planting of trees and flowers at various city parks.
Drive-Thru Recycling EventsDrive-thru recycling and compost giveaway events providing free recycling and disposal services.
Planned and volunteer-led removal of illegally dumped materials and litter abatement activities.Community Cleanup Events “Adopt Our City”Volunteer adoption of location(s) to perform clean-up and beautification activities over time.Neighborhood BettermentProactive steps to improve quality of life by removing garbage and blight, working to reduce crime, and increasing the sense of safety.Public Works and Police coordinated events to remove waste associated with homeless encampments.Encampment Cleanups
PARTNERS
Volunteers
DRIVE-THRU RECYCLING EVENTS
Green WasteRecyclingConfidential Paper Shredding/ RecyclingCompost GiveawaysMattress andBox SpringRecycling
ADDITIONAL PLANNED EVENTS
Community Cleanups
Neighborhood Betterment EventsBeautification Events
Number of Events: 6 Cars Served:1,312Compost Bags Distributed: 1,860T rash Disposal:56 tonsOrganics Recycled: 8 tonsAppliances Recycled:229Tires Recycled:183Mattresses and Box Springs Recycled:275Confidential Paper Shredding/Recycling:12 tonsElectronic Waste Recycled: 14 tons BY THE NUMBERSDrive-Thru Recycling Events
Number of Events*: 4 Cars Served:415T rash Disposal:47 tonsAppliances Recycled:82Tires Recycled:98Mattresses andBox Springs Recycled:72Electronic Waste Recycled:3 tons* One event rolled over to 2024.
BY THE NUMBERS
Neighborhood Services/Neighborhood Betterment Team EventsNumber of Events: 15 Number of Volunteers: 457T rees Planted: 72 Litter Bags Collected: 198Community Cleanup and Beautification Events VOLUNTEER-LEDEVENTS•Volunteer-led community cleanups and beautification events continue thanks to current and new partnerships within our community.•New partnerships in 2023:⚬Kiwanis Club of Stockton⚬University of the Pacific⚬ASM Global Before
After
ARPA FUNDEDEQUIPMENTBobcat TractorSkip LoaderSweeper10-Wheel Dump TruckFlat Bed Construction TruckEquipment Trailer
ENCAMPMENT CLEANUPS
•Protectsthe health and safety of the homeless and nearby communities.•Prevents fire hazards by removing cardboard and other easily combustible debris. •Allows staff access to inspect critical infrastructure and perform needed repairs.
BY THE NUMBERSNumber of Events: 24Number of T ruckloads Removed: 583T rash Disposal: 1,238 tonsHomeless Encampment Cleanups** December event numbers not included. 2024 LOOK AHEAD
Planned EventsMultiple events are planned for 2024 with locations already identified for the popular Drive-Thru Recycling and Community Beautification/Cleanup events.
Volunteer-Led EventsAnyone interested in holding a community clean-up or beautification event of their own should contact the Waste & Recycling Division for assistance.
CONTACT US!Websitewww.stocktonca.gov/cleancityEmail [email protected] Number209-937-7575