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