Graffiti
Graffiti Removal
Graffiti Removal Process
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Each graffiti crew member in the graffiti program completes
service requests and proactive removal within their
respective geographical areas.
Graffiti crews remove
vandalism 7 days per week. Crews work Monday through Friday
from 6:30 am to 3:00 pm, and one crew member works Saturday
and Sundays from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Removal Techniques
Before graffiti is removed by our graffiti crews, the graffiti image is captured using a GPS camera. The graffiti moniker is identified and logged in the Department database for tracking purposes.
Each graffiti work vehicle is equipped with a trailer mounted mobile pressure washer, paint, chemicals and additional removal tools.
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Pressure Washing Pressure washing equipment uses a combination of water and a solvent to remove graffiti from surfaces. A solvent is first applied and then the surface is washed with pressurized water. Each vehicle is equipped to recover the water runoff from this removal method. |
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Paint Over Methods Paint is used to cover over graffiti on smooth, painted surfaces. It is low cost and paint is a relatively safe product compared to removing graffiti with some chemical solvents. |
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Chemicals and Solvents This method is frequently used for the removal of graffiti from traffic signs, light poles and utility boxes. Solvent based cleaners are also used to remove adhesives from sticker graffiti. First the sticker and adhesive is scraped away, and the residue is removed with the cleaner. |
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Sand blasting Sand blasting uses Air Resources Board (ARB) approved sand and walnut particles to remove graffiti from concrete surfaces such as light poles, concrete block walls and sidewalks. Sand blasting services are contracted out and utilized for heavy graffiti locations. |
| Did You Know? |
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| The City of Riverside removes graffiti within 24
hours! Click here to see where graffiti was removed last month! |
Citywide Graffiti Statistics
One of the best deterrents to graffiti is the rapid removal of graffiti vandalism. Rapid removal discourages taggers from returning to an area, keeping neighborhoods attractive and clean.
The 311 Call Center forwards all reported graffiti as removal service requests to the graffiti crews.
Quick Links
Other Graffiti Resources 
Graffiti Clean-up Request
General Information
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Address: 3900 Main St. 4th Floor Riverside, CA 92522 Phone: (951) 351-6128 Hours |
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| Mon - Fri | 7:30am - 5:30pm |
| Closed on Weekends and Major Holidays* * Graffiti Removal Crews work 7 days per week |
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