Clean & Safe Program
Downtown SLO has partnered with CityWide Facility Solutions to provide cleaning and trash removal services seven days a week in the downtown area. This program enhances, but does not replace, City of San Luis Obispo services by bringing extra care and resources to our downtown.
Operating Hours
Every Day | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Free services include:
- Removing graffiti and chalk within arm's reach
- Sidewalk gum removal
- Trash cleanup from sidewalks and gutters
- Weed removal from sidewalks and streets
- Cleaning public trash cans and benches
- Cleaning up spills and messes in public areas
Support the Program
Did you know that you can help sustain these services?
Make a tax-deductible donation to our Friends of Downtown SLO 501c3 to support our programs!
More Information & Reporting
This program enhances the work of the City of San Luis Obispo and helps maintain the beauty and safety of our historic downtown for everyone.
Emergency: Call 911 or Text 911 (no images or videos, include detailed descriptions)
Use for any urgent public safety situation where you, your staff, your customers, or the general public are at risk.
Non-Emergency Police Link: Call (805) 781-7312 or Text 911 (no images or videos, include detailed descriptions)
Use for mental health crises, suspicious activity, someone making you, your employees, or your patrons uncomfortable, public intoxication, smoking in restricted areas, public urination, or other non-emergency safety concerns.
Help Enforce Trespassing Laws
Downtown property owners can support the SLO Police Department by submitted a Standard 602 Form.
Ask SLO — Submit a Request
Use the City's centralized reporting platform for:
- Damaged or worn City property
- Graffiti/stickers outside the Downtown SLO Clean Team's reach
- Graffiti or vandalism on private property that hasn't been removed within 72 hours
- General public property maintenance needs