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Ashburn street sweeping schedule 2026

Ashburn (community area 70) overlaps 18 sweeping sections in Wards 18, 23. Neighbors a block apart can have different dates, so check your exact address.

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Section2026 passes
Ward 18, Section 1Apr 9–10 Jun 5–8 Jul 31–Aug 3 Nov 2–3Done for 2026!
Ward 18, Section 2May 15–18 Jul 17–20 Sep 18–21 Nov 6–9Done for 2026!
Ward 18, Section 3May 19–20 Jul 21–22 Aug 26–27 Oct 21–22Done for 2026!
Ward 18, Section 5Apr 7–8 Jun 3–4 Aug 4–5 Sep 28–29Done for 2026!
Ward 18, Section 6Apr 15–16 Jun 9–10 Aug 10–11 Oct 13–14Done for 2026!
Ward 18, Section 7Apr 13–14 Jun 11–12 Aug 6–7 Oct 8–9Done for 2026!
Ward 18, Section 8Apr 17–20 Jun 15–16 Aug 14–17 Oct 2–5 Nov 19–20Done for 2026!
Ward 18, Section 9Apr 21–22 Jun 17–18 Aug 12–13 Oct 15–16Done for 2026!
Ward 18, Section 10May 13–14 Jul 15–16 Aug 18–19 Sep 30–Oct 1 Nov 17–18Done for 2026!
Ward 18, Section 11Apr 23–24 Jun 22–23 Aug 20–21 Nov 13–16Done for 2026!
Ward 18, Section 12Apr 29–30 Jun 24–25 Sep 1–2 Oct 6–7Done for 2026!
Ward 18, Section 13May 1–4 Jun 30–Jul 1 Sep 8–9 Nov 10–12Done for 2026!
Ward 18, Section 14May 5–6 Jul 7–8 Sep 16–17 Nov 4–5Done for 2026!
Ward 18, Section 15May 11–12 Jul 9–10 Sep 10–11 Oct 23–26Done for 2026!
Ward 18, Section 16May 21–22 Jul 13–14 Sep 14–15 Oct 26–27Done for 2026!
Ward 18, Section 17May 7–8 Jul 2–6 Sep 3–4 Oct 19–20Done for 2026!
Ward 18, Section 18Apr 27–28 Jun 26–29 Aug 28–31 Oct 29–30Done for 2026!
Ward 23, Section 24Jun 5–8 Aug 14–17 Oct 23–26Done for 2026!

Which side goes first? The City sweeps one side of the street per day. On east-west streets the south side usually goes first; on north-south streets, the west side. The other side gets swept the next sweep day. Usually. The orange signs posted on your block are the final word.

Questions people actually ask

When is street sweeping in Ashburn?

Ashburn is split across 18 sweeping sections with different dates, Apr–Nov 2026. Enter your address on Don't Get Swept to see yours.

What time is street sweeping in Chicago?

Sweepers run on weekdays, generally 9am to 2pm, from April through November. Move your car before 9am on Ashburn's sweep day.

Which side of the street is swept first?

Usually the south side of east-west streets and the west side of north-south streets on the first day, then the opposite side on the next sweep day. Posted signs always win.

What's the ticket if I forget?

A street cleaning ticket is $60 (camera-issued ones in the Smart Streets zone are $50), and you can be towed. A free reminder is cheaper.