West Garfield Park street sweeping schedule 2026
West Garfield Park (community area 26) overlaps 6 sweeping sections in Wards 24, 28, 37. Neighbors a block apart can have different dates, so check your exact address.
Get a reminder before your car gets a ticket
Free email the evening before each sweep day (texts coming soon), for your exact address. No app. No account.
| Section | 2026 passes |
|---|---|
| Ward 24, Section 10 | Apr 27–28 May 28–29 Jun 30–Jul 1 Jul 31–Aug 3 Sep 1–2 Oct 2–5 Nov 4–5Done for 2026! |
| Ward 24, Section 11 | Apr 29–30 Jun 1–2 Jul 2–6 Aug 4–5 Sep 3–4 Oct 6–7 Nov 6–9Done for 2026! |
| Ward 28, Section 7 | Apr 13–14 May 7–8 Jun 3–4 Jun 30–Jul 1 Jul 27–28 Aug 20–21 Sep 16–17 Oct 13–14 Nov 6–9Done for 2026! |
| Ward 28, Section 8 | Apr 15–16 May 11–12 Jun 5–8 Jul 2–6 Jul 29–30 Aug 24–25 Sep 18–21 Oct 15–16 Nov 10–12Done for 2026! |
| Ward 28, Section 9 | Apr 17–20 May 13–14 Jun 9–10 Jul 7–8 Jul 31–Aug 3 Aug 26–27 Sep 22–23 Oct 19–20 Nov 13–16Done for 2026! |
| Ward 37, Section 15 | May 11–12 Jun 24–25 Aug 6–7 Sep 18–21 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 West Garfield Park?
West Garfield Park is split across 6 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 Garfield Park'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.