Washington D.C. residents can expect their city to get a thorough scrub-down as part of the annual Spring Cleaning Initiatives. In a statement released this morning, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the city’s efforts to spruce up public spaces, which include services like street sweeping, graffiti removal, and the abatement of abandoned vehicles. The announcement, as detailed by the Executive Office of the Mayor, outlines a multi-agency endeavor to beautify the capital.

Joining forces to tackle the mess of a year's debris, the Department of Public Works and the Department of General Services, together with the District Department of Transportation, are working to clean and ensure the city is geared up for the approaching summer. The collaborating teams are set to fully execute various tasks, aiming to quickly but carefully restore and repave roadways—a collaborative partnership with DC Water, Pepco, and Washington Gas. "Year-round the Department of Public Works, Department of General Services, and District Department of Transportation work together with partners to keep the city clean, safe, and beautiful," the Office of the Mayor declares.

Among the more specific efforts announced is a focus on hazardous waste disposal and alley and corridor cleaning. This is in addition to standard maintenance, such as ensuring that public buildings are in optimal condition for the hotter months ahead. It's all about instilling civic pride through sanitation and infrastructural integrity, which often garners community support and volunteer engagement.