We Did It, Santa Cruz County!
We are now officially a Clean California Designated Community!
Thank you to the residents, volunteers, partner organizations and municipalities who have participated to help keep Santa Cruz County litter-free. Your continued dedication to the Pitch In Initiative and Making Santa Cruz the Cleanest County in the State is what makes this possible.
The Pitch In Initiative is proud to have reached this milestone.
Why This Matters
This designation recognizes that Santa Cruz County has met the State’s rigorous criteria, including:
✅ Litter Assessments
✅ Community Participation & Cleanups
✅ Community and Youth Education
✅ Enforcement & Infrastructure
✅ Cigarette Litter Reduction
✅ Long-Term Planning
✅ Greening & Beautification
✅ Partnerships & Collaboration
Pitch In Initiative's Commitment
Being a Clean California Designated Community affirms our promise: to end littering and illegal dumping, and to build a cleaner, greener future for all. We need your help in reducing the use of plastics, ending the behavior of littering and participating in community cleanups.