Woodlawn street sweeping schedule 2026
Woodlawn (community area 42) overlaps 8 sweeping sections in Wards 5, 6, 20. Neighbors a block apart can have different dates, so check your exact address.
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| Section | 2026 passes |
|---|---|
| Ward 5, Section 8 | Apr 21–22 Jun 17–18 Aug 6–7 Oct 2–5Done for 2026! |
| Ward 5, Section 11 | Apr 29–30 Jun 26–29 Aug 18–19 Oct 15–16 Nov 17–18Done for 2026! |
| Ward 6, Section 3 | Apr 7–8 Jun 24–25 Sep 10–11Done for 2026! |
| Ward 20, Section 15 | May 11–12 Jul 7–8 Aug 28–31 Oct 23–26Done for 2026! |
| Ward 20, Section 16 | May 13–14 Jul 9–10 Sep 1–2 Oct 27–28Done for 2026! |
| Ward 20, Section 17 | May 15–18 Jul 13–14 Sep 3–4 Oct 29–30Done for 2026! |
| Ward 20, Section 18 | May 19–20 Jul 15–16 Sep 8–9 Nov 2–3Done for 2026! |
| Ward 20, Section 19 | May 21–22 Jul 17–20 Sep 10–11 Nov 4–5Done 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 Woodlawn?
Woodlawn 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 Woodlawn'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.