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B 25-0131

Containing Litter and Ensuring Adequate Neighborhood (CLEAN) Collections Amendment Act of 2023

25th Council Period (2023-2024) Introduced by Janeese Lewis George

Amends the CLEAN Collections framework to reduce litter and ensure neighborhoods receive adequate, reliable trash and recycling collection, improving urban cleanliness.

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Bill Summary · B 25-0131

Summary — B25-0131: Containing Litter and Ensuring Adequate Neighborhood (CLEAN) Collections Amendment Act of 2023

Status: Final Reading (Dec 17, 2024)
Introduced: February 8, 2023 by Councilmember Lewis George
Classification: Bill

Purpose / Intent

The title indicates the bill amends the District’s existing “CLEAN Collections” framework to reduce litter and improve neighborhood waste-collection services. Its broad aim is to strengthen local litter-control and sanitation operations so that neighborhoods receive adequate, reliable trash and recycling collection and public spaces are kept cleaner.

What is known about provisions

The official text of the bill was not included with the materials provided. Based on the bill title and legislative activity, B25‑0131 is an amendment to the District’s sanitation/litter-control law that would typically address one or more of the following (see note below about obtaining the full text for specifics):

  • Clarify municipal responsibilities for street litter collection, receptacle placement, and maintenance.
  • Adjust service frequency or performance standards for trash, recycling, or bulky-item collections in neighborhoods.
  • Strengthen enforcement mechanisms (fines, notices, or corrective orders) for littering, illegal dumping, or noncompliant property owners.
  • Modify roles or contracting rules for the Department of Public Works (DPW) or private haulers to ensure adequate collections.
  • Provide funding or reporting requirements to track cleanliness and service performance.

Because the bill text and committee report are not reproduced here, these specific elements are illustrative of typical CLEAN-related amendments and should not be taken as a literal account of B25‑0131.

Who would be affected

  • District residents and neighborhood associations (changes to collection frequency, access to services).
  • Property owners and businesses (possible new maintenance or compliance obligations).
  • Department of Public Works and contracted haulers (operational and reporting changes).
  • Enforcement agencies (expanded inspection or citation authority if included).

Legislative timeline & procedure

  • Introduced: 2023-02-08 (Councilmember Lewis George)
  • Referred and re-referred to relevant committees (Transportation and the Environment; Public Works and Operations) during 2023–2024.
  • Committee mark-up: 2024-11-25; Committee report filed (including hearing record): 2024-11-26.
  • First Reading: 2024-12-03.
  • Amendment (Councilmember Nadeau) and Final Reading: 2024-12-17.

Next steps / where to get details

For exact language, amendments, fiscal impact, and the committee hearing record, consult:
- The D.C. Council legislative information system or the Office of the Secretary where the bill and committee report are posted.
- The committee report filed Nov 26, 2024 (includes hearing record) for testimony, fiscal notes, and specific changes made in committee and by the Dec 17 amendment.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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