FAQs • Hampton, VA • CivicEngage

How do I nominate a yard for the YARDS Contest?: Use the online YARDS Nomination Form, or call HCCC at 727-1130. All you need is the street address (house number and street) of the yard you would like to nominate. HCCC will send a nomination package to your nominee and volunteers will schedule the evaluation date once the paperwork is returned to the HCCC office. Winners are announced monthly, May through September.YARDS Nomination Form

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Clean City Commission

1. How do I adopt a spot for litter cleanup?: Sign up for the Adopt-A-Spot program with the Hampton Clean City Commission. Information about the program is provided on the Adopt-A-Spot page. The program requires participants to clean their selected site at least five times a year for two years. Volunteers borrow equipment from the Clean City Commission office and return it to the office after use. Equipment includes litter sticks, safety vests, work gloves, trash bags, and other cleanup related equipment. Hampton Clean City Commission Adopt-A-Spot Page

2. How do I nominate a yard for the YARDS Contest?: Use the online YARDS Nomination Form, or call HCCC at 727-1130. All you need is the street address (house number and street) of the yard you would like to nominate. HCCC will send a nomination package to your nominee and volunteers will schedule the evaluation date once the paperwork is returned to the HCCC office. Winners are announced monthly, May through September. YARDS Nomination Form

3. What do I do if I see a large area of litter or an illegal dumpsite?: To report an existing area of litter or an illegal dumpsite, contact 311 with details like specific location, type of trash, and any additional information you can provide. To report an episode of illegal dumping in progress, call the Police Division's non-emergency number, 727-6111, and provide specific location, information about the dumper (description of people involved, vehicle description, license plate number), and type of trash being dumped. It's best to write all this down if possible. Please stay safe and rely on the police to approach the dumpers. 311

4. How do I sign up for Tour de Trash?: Go to the Tour de Trash registration page to sign up. Dates for the tours are generally the first Friday in April and the second week of November. For questions, contact Debbie at 727-1130. Tour de Trash registration

5. How do I nominate someone for a Clean City Award?: Clean City Award winners are folks who have gone well beyond the ordinary in their dedication to improving the physical environment of the city of Hampton. Nominate someone by filling out this nomination form.