Facts about the Commission

The Hampton Clean City Commission (HCCC) is a volunteer citizens organization endorsed by Hampton City Council in 1978 to address Hampton's litter problem. The Commission is a certified Keep America Beautiful Clean Community Organization. Since 1978, Commission volunteers have donated countless hours and invaluable expertise and enthusiasm in addressing the beauty and cleanliness of our city.

HCCC is a grant-funded, non-profit agency within the City of Hampton that employs a full-time Executive Coordinator and Clerk. The Full Commission, the governing body of the Commission, is composed of nine Hampton citizens appointed by City Council for four-year terms, Committee Chairs, the Coordinator, and the Clerk. The Full Commission meets monthly, usually on the first Monday of each month. The Full Commission, Committee members, cleanup and beautification project volunteers, sponsors, and others who help the Commission meet its mission are all valued members of the Hampton Clean City Commission.

The Commission establishes committees to carry out programs that enhance the environmental quality of life in Hampton. Current standing committees are:

• Beautification;
• Clean & Green Businesses Committee;
• Litter Awareness; and
• School Pride In Action (S.P.I.A.).

The Commission sponsors a variety of activities, including the Adopt-A-Spot program, Arbor Day ceremonies and tree plantings, beautification projects, Clean Business Awards, Clean City Month events, community cleanup and beautification projects, Earth Day activities, educational exhibits and presentations, School Pride In Action environmental education activities in schools, the "Keep Hampton Green" fund, tree plantings, Waste Watchers educational programs, the Yards Are Really Distinctive Showplaces program, and much, much more.

In addition to local activities, the Commission is a member of the Hampton Roads Clean Community Systems Coalition, the Volunteer Center, the statewide Virginia Council for Litter Prevention and Recycling, the Virginia Urban Forest Council, and the Virginia Recycling Association.

Each year, volunteers offer their time, energy, and talents to the Commission to help make Hampton a clean and beautiful city. The work accomplished by Commission volunteers can be seen on virtually every street and in every park and school in the City.

The Hampton Clean City Commission really makes a difference! Join us as we work to keep Hampton clean and beautiful! To volunteer your time and talents, to request more information about HCCC programs and committees, to ask questions or pass along suggestions, contact us by telephone at 727-1130, by FAX at 727-1139, or e-mail us at hccc@hampton.gov.