The City of Greensboro Street Cleaning Division has the responsibility of sweeping paved streets that have curbs and gutters, for the removal of trash and litter, in order to minimize the impact on the storm water systems. Additionally, we respond to special requests or emergencies, support a variety of special events, assist the Coliseum when their equipment is not working, and coordinate with Parks and Recreation to sweep while edging. Flushing GDOT cleans streets using extreme high-pressure streams of water. The primary objective is to move debris to the curb so that the sweeper can subsequently clean it. Additionally, we provide services to Street Maintenance, Water Resources, Coliseum, and other City Departments, as well as supporting a variety of special events.
Service is available to private developers, for a fee, as needed.
The primary function of this service is to remove dead animals from the streets and veterinarian hospitals, as requested. Citizens may call our hotline to pick up dead animals that have been spotted along any street within the city limits. Other functions include the removal of other debris from the streets, picking up trash bags left by the mobile litter patrol, providing assistance for emergencies, special events, and responding to other requests as needed. The Mobile Litter Patrol travels assigned routes within the city and picks up trash and debris. They maintain bus stops in assigned areas, empty trash containers as required, assist in emergencies, special events, and respond to other requests.