Additional Resources
- Adopt-a-Container: Details | Download a Paper Application
- Adopt-a-Block: Details | Download a Paper Application
- One Time Cleanup: Download a Paper Application
- For Volunteers: Download a Sign-in Form
The City of Saint Paul has temporarily changed or suspended some of its Come Clean! program activities. To participate, please complete the ComeClean Application form.
To help address the ongoing problem of trash and litter in our community, the city is encouraging community members to help clean, beautify and improve their neighborhoods. Clean neighborhoods benefit everyone!
The Come Clean! Program offers multiple ways to get involved. You supply the time, energy and enthusiasm and we will supply the trash bags, gloves and many, many thanks. Businesses and individuals who Adopt-a-Block can request a window cling or lawn sign in recognition of their efforts.
Questions? Contact the Come Clean! Coordinator at (651) 266-6130.
The City of Saint Paul has temporarily changed or suspended some of its Come Clean! program activities. See general Come Clean Program Come Clean Program section for more information.
The Adopt-a-Block program is offered to all organized block clubs, neighborhood groups, individuals and organizations interested in cleaning up a portion of their neighborhood in an effort to improve the livability of their community. The Come Clean! Program provides gloves and plastic bags to collect trash and recycling.
The following are requirements for adopting a block:
The City of Saint Paul has temporarily changed or suspended some of its Come Clean! program activities. See general Come Clean Program section for more information.
Residents or organizations can adopt a trash receptacle in order to help combat litter in their neighborhood. The city will provide the trash containers at approved locations.
The following are requirements for adopting a litter container:
The City of Saint Paul has temporarily changed or suspended some of its Come Clean! program activities. See general Come Clean Program section for more information.
Residents or organizations can adopt a trash receptacle in order to help combat litter in their neighborhood. The city will provide the trash containers at approved locations.
The following are requirements for adopting a litter container:
Each year, hundreds of volunteers gather across Saint Paul for the Citywide Spring Cleanup to pick up garbage that has recently become exposed due to the melting snow. This event is organized by the City of Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Department.
Visit their website to learn more about participating!
Last Edited: January 6, 2021
City of Saint Paul:
651-266-6199