Bridgeport street sweeping schedule 2026
Bridgeport (community area 60) overlaps 8 sweeping sections in Ward 11. Neighbors a block apart can have different dates, so check your exact address.
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| Section | 2026 passes |
|---|---|
| Ward 11, Section 1 | Apr 1–2 May 15–18 Jul 2–6 Aug 18–19 Oct 2–5 Nov 19–20Done for 2026! |
| Ward 11, Section 3 | Apr 9–10 May 26–27 Jul 13–14 Aug 26–27 Oct 13–14Done for 2026! |
| Ward 11, Section 4 | Apr 13–14 Apr 15–16 May 28–29 Jun 1–2 Jul 15–16 Jul 17–20 Aug 28–31 Sep 1–2 Oct 15–16 Oct 19–20Done for 2026! |
| Ward 11, Section 7 | Apr 23–24 Jun 9–10 Jul 27–28 Sep 10–11 Oct 27–28Done for 2026! |
| Ward 11, Section 8 | Apr 27–28 Apr 29–30 Jun 11–12 Jun 15–16 Jul 29–30 Jul 31–Aug 3 Sep 14–15 Sep 16–17 Oct 29–30 Nov 2–3Done for 2026! |
| Ward 11, Section 9 | May 1–4 Jun 17–18 Aug 4–5 Sep 18–21 Nov 4–5Done for 2026! |
| Ward 11, Section 10 | May 5–6 Jun 22–23 Aug 6–7 Sep 22–23 Nov 6–9Done for 2026! |
| Ward 11, Section 11 | May 7–8 Jun 24–25 Aug 10–11 Sep 24–25 Nov 10–12Done 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 Bridgeport?
Bridgeport is split across 8 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 Bridgeport'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.