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West Elsdon street sweeping schedule 2026

West Elsdon (community area 62) overlaps 8 sweeping sections in Wards 13, 23. Neighbors a block apart can have different dates, so check your exact address.

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

West Elsdon is split across 8 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 West Elsdon'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.