Auburn Gresham street sweeping schedule 2026
Auburn Gresham (community area 71) overlaps 21 sweeping sections in Wards 6, 17, 18, 21. Neighbors a block apart can have different dates, so check your exact address.
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| Section | 2026 passes |
|---|---|
| Ward 6, Section 21 | May 28–29 Aug 14–17 Nov 2–3Done for 2026! |
| Ward 17, Section 1 | Apr 1–2 Jun 11–12 Aug 24–25 Nov 4–5Done for 2026! |
| Ward 17, Section 2 | Apr 3–6 Jun 15–16 Aug 26–27 Nov 6–9Done for 2026! |
| Ward 17, Section 3 | Apr 7–8 Jun 17–18 Aug 28–31 Nov 10–12Done for 2026! |
| Ward 17, Section 4 | Apr 9–10 Jun 22–23 Sep 1–2 Nov 13–16Done for 2026! |
| Ward 17, Section 5 | Apr 13–14 Jun 24–25 Sep 3–4 Nov 17–18Done for 2026! |
| Ward 17, Section 6 | Apr 15–16 Jun 26–29 Sep 8–9 Nov 19–20Done for 2026! |
| Ward 17, Section 7 | Apr 17–20 Jun 30–Jul 1 Sep 10–11Done for 2026! |
| Ward 17, Section 8 | Apr 21–22 Jul 2–6 Sep 14–15Done for 2026! |
| Ward 17, Section 9 | Apr 23–24 Jul 7–8 Sep 16–17Done for 2026! |
| Ward 17, Section 10 | Apr 27–28 Jul 9–10 Sep 18–21Done for 2026! |
| Ward 17, Section 11 | Apr 29–30 Jul 13–14 Sep 22–23Done for 2026! |
| Ward 17, Section 12 | May 1–4 Jul 15–16 Sep 24–25Done for 2026! |
| Ward 17, Section 13 | May 5–6 Jul 17–20 Sep 28–29Done for 2026! |
| Ward 17, Section 14 | May 7–8 Jul 21–22 Sep 30–Oct 1Done for 2026! |
| Ward 18, Section 2 | May 15–18 Jul 17–20 Sep 18–21 Nov 6–9Done for 2026! |
| Ward 18, Section 19 | Apr 3–6 Jun 1–2 Jul 29–30 Sep 24–25Done for 2026! |
| Ward 18, Section 20 | Apr 1–2 May 28–29 Jul 27–28 Oct 22–23Done for 2026! |
| Ward 21, Section 18 | May 19–20 Jul 17–20 Sep 14–15 Nov 10–12Done for 2026! |
| Ward 21, Section 19 | May 21–22 Jul 21–22 Sep 16–17 Nov 13–16Done for 2026! |
| Ward 21, Section 20 | May 26–27 Jul 23–24 Sep 18–21 Nov 17–18Done 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 Auburn Gresham?
Auburn Gresham is split across 21 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 Auburn Gresham'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.