Cleanliness

Overview

A clean city is a more sustainable city.

The degree to which a street, a neighborhood, or a city is kept clean and well-maintained often indicates the level of investment, health, and pride present in that community.  Conversely, a dirty street, neighborhood, or city gives the impression, either real or perceived, of neglect. This can lead to a decrease in property values, loss of tourism and business, a slump in community pride, and a fertile ground for crime and other destructive behavior.

Individuals will more likely be compelled to be good stewards of the planet when their immediate surroundings are clean and well-maintained. Baltimore has come a long way in cleaning up our city; we practice single stream recycling, take service complaints seriously and address them immediately, and maintain more public trash cans across the City. This progress is hopeful, yet there is still room to improve the cleanliness of our community as we continue creating a more sustainable Baltimore.