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Mount Greenwood street sweeping schedule 2026

Mount Greenwood (community area 74) overlaps 8 sweeping sections in Ward 19. Neighbors a block apart can have different dates, so check your exact address.

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Section2026 passes
Ward 19, Section 18May 19–20 Jul 31–Aug 3 Oct 13–14Done for 2026!
Ward 19, Section 19May 21–22 Aug 4–5 Oct 15–16Done for 2026!
Ward 19, Section 20May 26–27 Aug 6–7 Oct 19–20Done for 2026!
Ward 19, Section 21May 28–29 Aug 10–11 Oct 21–22Done for 2026!
Ward 19, Section 22Jun 1–2 Aug 12–13 Oct 23–26Done for 2026!
Ward 19, Section 23Jun 3–4 Aug 14–17 Oct 27–28Done for 2026!
Ward 19, Section 24Jun 5–8 Aug 18–19 Oct 29–30Done for 2026!
Ward 19, Section 25Jun 9–10 Aug 20–21 Nov 2–3Done 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 Mount Greenwood?

Mount Greenwood is split across 8 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 Mount Greenwood'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.