Loop street sweeping schedule 2026
Loop (community area 32) overlaps 3 sweeping sections in Wards 4, 34. Neighbors a block apart can have different dates, so check your exact address.
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Free email the evening before each sweep day (texts coming soon), for your exact address. No app. No account.
The central Loop is in the downtown zone, which isn't on the posted sweeping calendar. It's cleaned on its own routine; follow posted signs.
| Section | 2026 passes |
|---|---|
| Ward 4, Section 14 | May 7–8 Jun 22–23 Aug 4–5 Sep 16–17 Oct 29–30Done for 2026! |
| Ward 4, Section 15 | May 11–12 Jun 24–25 Aug 6–7 Sep 18–21 Nov 2–3Done for 2026! |
| Ward 34, Section 1 | Apr 1–2 Apr 23–24 May 15–18 Jun 9–10 Jul 2–6 Jul 27–28 Aug 18–19 Sep 10–11 Oct 2–5 Oct 27–28 Nov 19–20Done 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 Loop?
Loop is split across 3 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 Loop'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.