The homeless encampment on Andover Street SW near the West Seattle Health Club that has been the scene of a shooting and other crimes was removed today as promised by Mayor Bruce Harrell's office.

Workers from Seattle Public Utilities  and other agencies were on hand to aid in the cleanup which saw some RV's depart under their own power and others being towed.

SPU's Sabrina Register provided a statement:

Prior to the start of today’s RV Remediation and encampment removal on SW Andover Street between 26th Ave SW and 28th Ave SW, six RVs, three trailers, one box truck, three vehicles, two tents and 13 people were on site.  

Four RVs and two trailers with a total of 9 people self-relocated from the area. The owners of the remaining two RVs and a box truck accepted referrals to hotels through King County’s Health Through Housing program and their inoperable RVs and truck were towed. 

The occupant of the third trailer received a referral to a tiny house yesterday (6/15) and abandoned the trailer. That individual also relocated one of the vehicles from the site.  

Two vehicles were abandoned and towed by the City. 

One person residing in a tent was referred to 24/7 enhanced shelter. 

In total, there were 12 referrals into enhanced shelter or tiny house village options from this location since outreach began on May 19. 

During today’s RV Remediation, crews removed and disposed of an estimated 50,000 pounds of trash and debris.  

West Seattle resident Erik Bell posted on social media that he's leading an effort for Monday June 20 from 10 am to 12 Noon 

Andover SW Cleanup

MONDAY, JUNE 20, 2022 AT 10 AM – 12 PM

We'll be tackling the neighboring streets around the West Seattle Health Club which was just cleared of a long-standing RV encampment. Although it looks clean from the casual drive-by, the gravel parking strip is littered with a myriad of ground-in micro trash and broken glass, the city was only able to come get the large trash items.

We could use an army of folks to come in and give this neighborhood the love it deserves after years of neglect, so come for as little or as much as you’d like...and bring a friend!

What to expect: This has been a long-term RV encampment so has years worth of junk ground into the gravel. If there are any left over tents around we will steer clear of any of those and just focus on the roadway parking strip and sidewalks.

Parking: We should be able to park back along Andover by Monday but I'll make updates as the cleanup approaches.

Please reach out with any questions, concerns or carpooling opportunities. I can be reached at 206-852-9552