Community Litter Cleanup Program (CLCP)
Forecasted
Community Litter Cleanup Program (CLCP) supports Washington local governments with litter pickup, illegal dump cleanup, and prevention education to control and remove litter statewide.
Funder: Washington State Department of Ecology
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Estimated $4.8 million for the 2025–2027 biennium; formula-based awards; no matching funds required
Summary: Supports Washington local governments with litter pickup, illegal dump cleanup, and litter prevention education.
Key Information: Applicants must be county solid waste planning authorities or designated local government agencies.
Description
The Community Litter Cleanup Program (CLCP), administered by the Washington State Department of Ecology, provides local governments with funding to remove litter and illegally dumped waste and deliver litter prevention education. The program combines direct cleanup with education intended to prevent littering, rather than supporting waste collection alone.
The Washington Legislature authorized this financial assistance program under the Waste Reduction, Recycling, and Model Litter Control Act to support a permanent and continuous effort to control and remove litter throughout the state. Ecology administers CLCP through program guidelines covering eligibility, applications, award evaluation, and grant management. Regional litter administrators serve counties across Washington.
