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