New City street sweeping schedule 2026
New City (community area 61) overlaps 17 sweeping sections in Wards 11, 15, 16, 20. Neighbors a block apart can have different dates, so check your exact address.
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| Section | 2026 passes |
|---|---|
| Ward 11, Section 6 | Apr 21–22 Jun 5–8 Jul 23–24 Sep 8–9 Oct 23–26Done for 2026! |
| Ward 11, Section 13 | May 13–14 Jun 30–Jul 1 Aug 14–17 Sep 30–Oct 1 Nov 17–18Done for 2026! |
| Ward 15, Section 1 | Apr 1–2 Apr 29–30 May 28–29 Jun 26–29 Jul 27–28 Aug 24–25 Sep 22–23 Oct 21–22 Nov 19–20Done for 2026! |
| Ward 15, Section 2 | Apr 3–6 May 1–4 Jun 1–2 Jun 30–Jul 1 Jul 29–30 Aug 26–27 Sep 24–25 Oct 23–26Done for 2026! |
| Ward 15, Section 3 | Apr 7–8 May 5–6 Jun 3–4 Jul 2–6 Jul 31–Aug 3 Aug 28–31 Sep 28–29 Oct 27–28Done for 2026! |
| Ward 15, Section 4 | Apr 9–10 May 7–8 Jun 5–8 Jul 7–8 Aug 4–5 Sep 1–2 Sep 30–Oct 1 Oct 29–30Done for 2026! |
| Ward 16, Section 1 | Apr 1–2 Jun 11–12 Aug 24–25 Nov 4–5Done for 2026! |
| Ward 16, Section 2 | Apr 3–6 Jun 15–16 Aug 26–27 Nov 6–9Done for 2026! |
| Ward 16, Section 3 | Apr 7–8 Jun 17–18 Aug 28–31 Nov 10–12Done for 2026! |
| Ward 16, Section 4 | Apr 9–10 Jun 22–23 Sep 1–2 Nov 13–16Done for 2026! |
| Ward 20, Section 1 | Apr 1–2 May 26–27 Jul 21–22 Sep 14–15Done for 2026! |
| Ward 20, Section 2 | Apr 3–6 May 28–29 Jul 23–24 Sep 16–17Done for 2026! |
| Ward 20, Section 3 | Apr 7–8 Jun 1–2 Jul 27–28 Sep 18–21 Nov 19–20Done for 2026! |
| Ward 20, Section 4 | Apr 9–10 Jun 3–4 Jul 29–30 Sep 22–23Done for 2026! |
| Ward 20, Section 5 | Apr 13–14 Jun 5–8 Jul 31–Aug 3 Sep 24–25Done for 2026! |
| Ward 20, Section 6 | Apr 15–16 Jun 9–10 Aug 4–5 Sep 28–29Done for 2026! |
| Ward 20, Section 7 | Apr 17–20 Jun 11–12 Aug 6–7 Sep 30–Oct 1Done 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 New City?
New City is split across 17 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 New City'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.