Uptown street sweeping schedule 2026
Uptown (community area 3) overlaps 14 sweeping sections in Wards 40, 46, 47, 48. Neighbors a block apart can have different dates, so check your exact address.
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| Section | 2026 passes |
|---|---|
| Ward 40, Section 8 | Apr 3–6 May 28–29 Jul 23–24 Sep 16–17 Nov 10–12Done for 2026! |
| Ward 46, 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 46, 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 46, 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 46, 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 46, Section 5 | Apr 13–14 May 11–12 Jun 9–10 Jul 9–10 Aug 6–7 Sep 3–4 Oct 2–5 Nov 2–3Done for 2026! |
| Ward 46, Section 6 | Apr 17–20 May 13–14 Jun 11–12 Jul 13–14 Aug 10–11 Sep 10–11 Oct 6–7 Nov 4–5Done for 2026! |
| Ward 46, Section 10 | Apr 27–28 May 26–27 Jun 24–25 Jul 23–24 Aug 20–21 Sep 18–21 Oct 19–20 Nov 17–18Done for 2026! |
| Ward 47, Section 5 | Apr 13–14 Jun 9–10 Aug 6–7 Oct 2–5Done for 2026! |
| Ward 47, Section 6 | Apr 15–16 Jun 11–12 Aug 10–11 Oct 6–7Done for 2026! |
| Ward 47, Section 7 | Apr 17–20 Jun 15–16 Aug 12–13 Oct 8–9Done for 2026! |
| Ward 47, Section 8 | Apr 21–22 Jun 17–18 Aug 14–17 Oct 13–14Done for 2026! |
| Ward 48, Section 6 | 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 48, Section 11 | 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! |
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 Uptown?
Uptown is split across 14 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 Uptown'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.