West Ridge street sweeping schedule 2026
West Ridge (community area 2) overlaps 20 sweeping sections in Wards 40, 49, 50. Neighbors a block apart can have different dates, so check your exact address.
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| Section | 2026 passes |
|---|---|
| Ward 40, Section 1 | May 7–8 Jul 2–6 Aug 26–27 Oct 21–22Done for 2026! |
| Ward 40, Section 2 | May 11–12 Jul 7–8 Aug 28–31 Oct 23–26Done for 2026! |
| Ward 40, Section 6 | May 21–22 Jul 17–20 Sep 10–11 Nov 4–5Done for 2026! |
| Ward 40, Section 11 | Apr 13–14 Jun 5–8 Jul 31–Aug 3 Sep 24–25 Nov 19–20Done for 2026! |
| Ward 40, Section 12 | Apr 15–16 Jun 9–10 Aug 4–5 Sep 28–29Done for 2026! |
| Ward 40, Section 13 | Apr 17–20 Jun 11–12 Aug 6–7 Sep 30–Oct 1Done for 2026! |
| Ward 49, Section 2 | Apr 23–24 Jun 1–2 Jul 9–10 Aug 14–17 Sep 22–23 Oct 29–30Done for 2026! |
| Ward 50, Section 1 | Apr 15–16 May 11–12 Jun 22–23 Jul 31–Aug 3 Sep 10–11 Oct 21–22Done for 2026! |
| Ward 50, Section 2 | Apr 17–20 May 13–14 Jun 24–25 Aug 4–5 Sep 14–15 Oct 23–26Done for 2026! |
| Ward 50, Section 3 | Apr 21–22 May 15–18 Jun 26–29 Aug 6–7 Sep 16–17 Oct 27–28Done for 2026! |
| Ward 50, Section 4 | Apr 1–2 May 21–22 Jun 30–Jul 1 Aug 10–11 Sep 18–21 Oct 29–30Done for 2026! |
| Ward 50, Section 5 | Apr 23–24 May 19–20 Jul 2–6 Aug 12–13 Sep 22–23 Nov 2–3Done for 2026! |
| Ward 50, Section 6 | Apr 27–28 May 26–27 Jul 7–8 Aug 14–17 Sep 24–25 Nov 4–5Done for 2026! |
| Ward 50, Section 7 | Apr 29–30 Jul 9–10 Aug 18–19 Sep 28–29 Nov 6–9Done for 2026! |
| Ward 50, Section 8 | May 1–4 Jun 1–2 Jul 13–14 Aug 20–21 Sep 30–Oct 1 Nov 10–12Done for 2026! |
| Ward 50, Section 9 | Apr 3–6 Jun 3–4 Jul 15–16 Aug 24–25 Oct 2–5 Nov 13–16Done for 2026! |
| Ward 50, Section 10 | Apr 7–8 Jun 5–8 Jul 17–20 Aug 26–27 Oct 6–7 Nov 17–18Done for 2026! |
| Ward 50, Section 11 | May 5–6 Jun 9–10 Jul 21–22 Aug 28–31 Oct 8–9 Nov 19–20Done for 2026! |
| Ward 50, Section 12 | May 7–8 Jun 11–12 Jul 23–24 Sep 1–2 Oct 13–14Done for 2026! |
| Ward 50, Section 13 | Apr 9–10 Jun 15–16 Jul 27–28 Sep 3–4 Oct 15–16Done 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 Ridge?
West Ridge is split across 20 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 Ridge'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.