# Clean Pittsburgh Commission Meeting - 8/13/26


**Body:** City Channel Pittsburgh
**Date:** August 12, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Environment, Professional Services, Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure


The Clean Pittsburgh Commission held a meeting on August 13, 2026, focusing primarily on community beautification and neighborhood cleanup initiatives. A key procurement-related discussion involved approving a $5,000 mini grant request from Steel City Squash to support a youth-centered neighborhood cleanup and beautification project in the Larimer neighborhood. The grant funds were itemized for administrative management, project planning, facility rental, cleanup supplies, beautification materials, youth leadership, and community engagement. The commission voted unanimously to approve the funding. Additionally, the meeting covered budget updates, including pending invoices and expenditures related to community events like the Garbage Olympics, and discussed ongoing efforts to identify suitable locations for collection events. The commission also deliberated on selecting neighborhoods of focus for 2027-2028, considering areas such as East Hills, Homewood, and Larimer, with an emphasis on sustainable and lasting community impact. Updates on camera programs for monitoring illegal dumping and outreach efforts were provided, along with discussions on membership committee progress and upcoming advocacy activities. No new contracts or procurement vehicles were announced, but the mini grant program and budget allocations indicate active community investment and vendor engagement opportunities.

**Source:** City Channel Pittsburgh