CONGRATULATIONS!
first 32 Clean CA Communities NAMEd!

We are proud to announce the first 32 communities officially designated as Clean California Communities! These communities have showcased outstanding commitment to reducing litter, improving public spaces, and fostering community pride. Congratulations to all residents, local organizations, and partners whose teamwork and dedication made this achievement possible. Thank you for helping create a cleaner, greener California.

For more info on how your community can earn the Clean California Community designation, click here.

Clean California Communities

Arroyo Grande in Bloom, Inc.Gustine
Broadway Village Lemon GroveI Love a Clean San Diego
Carmel-by-the-SeaKeep Oakland Beautiful
City of AnaheimKern River Valley Chamber of Commerce
City of Dana PointOakland Public Works
City of FresnoPacific Beach Coalition (Pacifica)
City of IrvinePacoima Beautiful
City of Manhattan BeachPico-Union Neighborhood (Los Angeles)
City of PinolePitch-In Initiative, County of Santa Cruz
City of RiversideRefuse Refuse San Francisco
City of San JoseRio Vista Litter Pickers
City of San Luis ObispoSan Luis Obispo County
City of Santa AnaSanta Clara Valley Transportation Authority
City of Santa ClaritaShorebird Park Nature Center
City of TehachapiTown of Truckee
Downtown San BernardinoWest Athens – Westmont Neighborhood (Los Angeles)

For the Media

After three years of the state’s highly successful Clean California initiative, which has created 18,000 jobs and hauled away more than 2.6 million cubic yards of litter across the state, California is launching a new designation program to reward communities for committing to zero-litter policies and regular local cleanups.

The Newsom Administration joined the City of Fresno on August 3, 2024, to launch the program and designate Fresno as one of 30 California communities first to take the pledge. Link to Governor Newsom’s announcement here.

Download List of Communities Pledged*

*The Designation Community list will be updated monthly.

For media inquiries, contact Cami Crawford at cami.crawford@ogilvy.com.

Group photo of volunteers with litter grabbers and trash bags during a community cleanup event.

Resources & Information

Download the Clean California Community Designation Program Summary (PDF) in English or Spanish to learn how your community can achieve recognition for its commitment to cleanliness and beauty.

Want to introduce this program to your community or community leaders? Contact us at designation@cleanca.com to request additional resources.

Frequently Asked Questions

Any community within California is eligible to apply.

The designation can be pursued by various entities, including cities, towns, counties, municipal districts, military bases, neighborhood groups, school districts, houses of worship areas, community group service areas, business improvement districts, watershed groups, and other unincorporated entities. Typically, an organized entity with a leadership structure is a good starting point. If you’re unsure about your community’s eligibility, feel free to reach out to designation@cleanca.com and ask!

Engage your community and work towards meeting 10 of the 15 criteria within a year of signing. If you have already achieved these requirements, or have questions about meeting the criteria, please get in touch with us at designation@cleanca.com for the next steps.

Yes! Guidance resources will be available for communities. Please reach out to us at designation@cleanca.com if you’d like to request support or have questions.

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