Atlanta expands cleaning effort to target litter, illegal dump sites

Atlanta is expanding its effort to clean up the city by combating street litter, illegal dump sites and trash buildup.

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced that her initiative, Fix-It Atlanta, will enter its second phase, Operation Clean Sweep, according to a Monday news release.

The program, which mirrors a DeKalb County initiative of the same name, aims to more efficiently clean up trash and increase beautification efforts in Atlanta. Fix-It Atlanta’s first phase launched in 2018 and focused on repairing potholes across the city.

Operation Clean Sweep’s services include targeting illegal dump sites, picking up litter, maintaining right-of-way areas, removing illegal signs and removing animal carcasses, the release said. In addition, the effort expands the city’s resources for residential and bulk trash pick-up.

The City’s Department of Public Works, Department of Parks and Recreation, Department of Transportation and ATL311 will combine their resources as part of the operation.

To report issues and request services, residents can dial 311 (inside the Atlanta City limits) or call 404-546-0311. ATL311 can also be contacted at FixITATL.com or through its mobile app, which is available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.