Ward 13 street sweeping schedule 2026
Ward 13 has 27 sweeping sections across Garfield Ridge, Clearing, West Elsdon, West Lawn. Sweeping runs Apr–Nov 2026, weekdays about 9am to 2pm. Dates below are each two-day pass; gray ones already happened.
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| Section | 2026 passes |
|---|---|
| Section 1roughly Garfield to 6100 S and Oak Park to 7000 W | Apr 1–2 Jun 17–18 Sep 3–4Done for 2026! |
| Section 2roughly Garfield to 6100 S and 6600 W to Oak Park | Apr 3–6 Jun 22–23 Sep 8–9Done for 2026! |
| Section 3roughly Garfield to 6100 S and Narragansett to 6600 W | Apr 7–8 Jun 24–25 Sep 10–11Done for 2026! |
| Section 4roughly Garfield to 6100 S and 6200 W to Narragansett | Apr 9–10 Jun 26–29 Sep 14–15Done for 2026! |
| Section 5roughly Garfield to 6100 S and Austin to 6200 W | Apr 13–14 Jun 30–Jul 1 Sep 16–17Done for 2026! |
| Section 6roughly Garfield to 6100 S and Cicero to Austin | Apr 15–16 Jul 2–6 Sep 18–21Done for 2026! |
| Section 7roughly Garfield to 6100 S and Central Park to Laramie | Apr 17–20 Jul 7–8 Sep 22–23Done for 2026! |
| Section 8roughly Garfield to 6100 S and 5400 W to 3800 W | Apr 21–22 Jul 9–10 Sep 24–25Done for 2026! |
| Section 9roughly 59th to 63rd and 5400 W to Central Park | Apr 23–24 Jul 13–14 Sep 28–29Done for 2026! |
| Section 10roughly 6100 S to 63rd and Central to Cicero | Apr 27–28 Jul 15–16 Sep 30–Oct 1Done for 2026! |
| Section 11roughly 6100 S to 63rd and Cicero to Austin | Apr 29–30 Jul 17–20 Oct 2–5Done for 2026! |
| Section 12roughly 6100 S to 63rd and Austin to 6200 W | May 1–4 Jul 21–22 Oct 6–7Done for 2026! |
| Section 13roughly 6100 S to 63rd and 6200 W to Narragansett | May 5–6 Jul 23–24 Oct 8–9Done for 2026! |
| Section 14roughly 6100 S to 63rd and Narragansett to 6600 W | May 7–8 Jul 27–28 Oct 13–14Done for 2026! |
| Section 15roughly 6100 S to 67th and 6600 W to 7000 W | May 11–12 Jul 29–30 Oct 15–16Done for 2026! |
| Section 16roughly 63rd to 67th and 6200 W to 6600 W | May 13–14 Jul 31–Aug 3 Oct 19–20Done for 2026! |
| Section 17roughly 63rd to 67th and Cicero to 6200 W | May 15–18 Aug 4–5 Oct 21–22Done for 2026! |
| Section 18roughly 63rd to 67th and 5400 W to Cicero | May 19–20 Aug 6–7 Oct 23–26Done for 2026! |
| Section 19roughly 63rd to 67th and 5000 W to 5400 W | May 21–22 Aug 10–11Done for 2026! |
| Section 20roughly 63rd to 67th and 4600 W to Laramie | May 26–27 Aug 12–13 Oct 29–30Done for 2026! |
| Section 21roughly 59th to 67th and Kostner to 4600 W | May 28–29 Aug 14–17 Nov 2–3Done for 2026! |
| Section 22roughly Garfield to 59th and Pulaski to Kostner | Jun 1–2 Aug 18–19 Nov 4–5Done for 2026! |
| Section 23roughly Garfield to 59th and 3800 W to Pulaski | Jun 3–4 Aug 20–21 Nov 6–9Done for 2026! |
| Section 24roughly 59th to 63rd and Pulaski to Kostner | Jun 5–8 Aug 24–25 Nov 10–12Done for 2026! |
| Section 25roughly 59th to 63rd and 3800 W to Pulaski | Jun 9–10 Aug 26–27 Nov 13–16Done for 2026! |
| Section 26roughly 63rd to 67th and Pulaski to Kostner | Jun 11–12 Aug 28–31 Nov 17–18Done for 2026! |
| Section 27roughly 63rd to 67th and 3800 W to Pulaski | Jun 15–16 Sep 1–2 Nov 19–20Done 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.
Bounds are approximate, computed from the City's section map. Data updated Jun 8, 2026.
Questions people actually ask
How do I find my Ward 13 street sweeping section?
Type your address at Don't Get Swept. We place it on the City's 2026 section map and show your dates, plus which side of the street is usually swept first.
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 13'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.
How do I get a reminder?
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