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Ward 1, Section 6 street sweeping: 2026 dates

Section 6 of Ward 1 covers roughly North to Division and Ashland to Damen (approx.) in West Town. Sweepers come by 6 times in 2026, Apr–Nov, weekdays from about 9am to 2pm.

MonthDay 1Day 2
Aprilusually south / west sideusually north / east side
Mayusually south / west sideusually north / east side
Julyusually south / west sideusually north / east side
Augustusually south / west sideusually north / east side
Octoberusually south / west sideusually north / east side
Novemberusually south / west sideusually north / east side

That's a wrap: no more sweeps here in 2026. You're done 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.

DivisionNorth SouthportAshlandWoodDamen W1 S3W1 S4W1 S5W1 S7W1 S8W1 S9W27 S9W32 S16W32 S17W32 S18W32 S19W32 S20W36 S12W36 S13
Ward 1, Section 6 in blue; tap a neighbor to jump to it. Streets approximate.

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Questions people actually ask

When is street sweeping in Ward 1, Section 6 in 2026?

Apr 15–16, May 28–29, Jul 13–14, Aug 24–25, Oct 6–7, Nov 19–20. Each pass usually takes two weekdays, one side of the street per day.

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 Ward 1, Section 6'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.