City of Oakland

Keep Oakland Clean and Beautiful

The Keep Oakland Clean & Beautiful (KOCB) division of Oakland Public Works is responsible for regularly scheduled street sweeping, City-wide litter reduction, maintenance of sidewalk litter containers, keeping paved medians and City-owned lots free of overgrown vegetation, pick-up of illegal dumping on streets, graffiti removal from public property, and cleanup of homeless encampments.

In 2019, the mayors of Oakland and San Francisco challenged each other to a “Battle for the Bay,” a friendly competition for the most impactful cleanup effort! Show your love for Oakland and the environment by volunteering to help on Battle for the Bay/Creek to Bay Day! Projects include trash removal, habitat restoration, tree planting, and beautification.  Turn the tide on trash and be a part of the global movement to keep our cities and shared waterways clean.  All tools are provided. 2019 Flyer