A campaign for New Yorkers, by New Yorkers.

It’s a rallying cry that will resonate from block to borough—on the streets, in theaters, and across social feeds. From downtown events to neighborhood cleanups, from Yankee Stadium to your corner deli.

Don’t Do NYC Dirty is a wake up call, loud, proud, and unapologetically New York.

Resources

The city is paying attention - “Don’t Do NYC Dirty” is being covered by local media and celebrated as a movement to clean up our streets.

In the News

Let your community know “Don’t Do NYC Dirty”! Download the campaign assets and share.

Spread the Word

Photo Gallery

Take a look at the "Don't Do NYC Dirty" movement spreading across the city.
We asked New Yorkers to Talk Trash. They answered. Here’s what the data says about litter on our streets.

Explore the Research


Get Involved

Cleanups are happening across the city. Join a cleanup event and work with the community to beautify your neighborhood.

Volunteer

Commit to keeping one area of the city clean. No matter how big or small, everything counts.

Adopt-Your-Spot


The Sanitation Foundation is the official nonprofit partner of the NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY) and supports the work of DSNY to clean up the city and reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills.

Help support the cause for a cleaner New York City.