Calumet Heights street sweeping schedule 2026
Calumet Heights (community area 48) overlaps 9 sweeping sections in Wards 7, 8, 10. Neighbors a block apart can have different dates, so check your exact address.
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| Section | 2026 passes |
|---|---|
| Ward 7, Section 15 | May 11–12 Jul 15–16 Sep 16–17 Nov 19–20Done for 2026! |
| Ward 7, Section 16 | May 13–14 Jul 17–20 Sep 18–21Done for 2026! |
| Ward 7, Section 17 | May 15–18 Jul 21–22 Sep 22–23Done for 2026! |
| Ward 8, Section 16 | May 13–14 Jul 21–22 Sep 24–25Done for 2026! |
| Ward 8, Section 17 | May 15–18 Jul 23–24 Sep 28–29Done for 2026! |
| Ward 8, Section 18 | May 19–20 Jul 27–28 Sep 30–Oct 1Done for 2026! |
| Ward 8, Section 21 | May 28–29 Aug 4–5 Oct 8–9Done for 2026! |
| Ward 8, Section 22 | Jun 1–2 Aug 6–7 Oct 13–14Done for 2026! |
| Ward 10, Section 15 | May 11–12 Jul 2–6 Aug 24–25 Oct 15–16Done 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 Calumet Heights?
Calumet Heights is split across 9 sweeping sections with different dates, May–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 Calumet Heights'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.