Graffiti

See resources for preventing, removing or painting over graffiti.

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Prevent graffiti

From landscaping to fencing material, there are many ways to try to prevent graffiti.

Paint over graffiti

We offer tips and resources to paint over graffiti.

Remove graffiti

We offer resources and tips on how to remove graffiti.

Graffiti in numbers

The City tracks all reported graffiti and classifies it as either:

  • A tag
  • Gang graffiti
  • Other

On average, the City receives over 8,000 reports of graffiti each year.

See annual graffiti statistics

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Clean City Coordinator

Public Works - Solid Waste & Recycling

Email Clean City Coordinator

Phone

612-673-2789

Address

Eastside Maintenance Facility
2635 University Ave NE
Minneapolis, MN 55418

Office hours

8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday – Friday

This building is closed to the public.