Ward 29 street sweeping schedule 2026
Ward 29 has 14 sweeping sections across Austin, Belmont Cragin, Montclare, Dunning. 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 Madison to Roosevelt and around Central | Apr 1–2 May 11–12 Jun 22–23 Jul 31–Aug 3 Sep 10–11 Oct 21–22Done for 2026! |
| Section 2roughly 0 N to 400 S and Laramie to Central | Apr 3–6 May 13–14 Jun 24–25 Aug 4–5 Sep 14–15 Oct 23–26Done for 2026! |
| Section 3roughly 400 S to Roosevelt and Cicero to Central | Apr 7–8 May 15–18 Jun 26–29 Aug 6–7 Sep 16–17 Oct 27–28Done for 2026! |
| Section 4roughly Kinzie to Madison and around Central | Apr 9–10 May 19–20 Jun 30–Jul 1 Aug 10–11 Sep 18–21 Oct 29–30Done for 2026! |
| Section 5roughly Chicago to Kinzie and around Central | Apr 13–14 May 21–22 Jul 2–6 Aug 12–13 Sep 22–23 Nov 2–3Done for 2026! |
| Section 6roughly Division to Chicago and around Central | Apr 15–16 May 26–27 Jul 7–8 Aug 14–17 Sep 24–25 Nov 4–5Done for 2026! |
| Section 7roughly North to Division and Central to 5800 W | Apr 17–20 May 28–29 Jul 9–10 Aug 18–19 Sep 28–29 Nov 6–9Done for 2026! |
| Section 8roughly Armitage to North and Central to 5800 W | Apr 21–22 Jun 1–2 Jul 13–14 Aug 20–21 Sep 30–Oct 1 Nov 10–12Done for 2026! |
| Section 9roughly Armitage to North and Central to Narragansett | Apr 23–24 Jun 3–4 Jul 15–16 Aug 24–25 Oct 2–5 Nov 13–16Done for 2026! |
| Section 10roughly Fullerton to North and Narragansett to Oak Park | Apr 27–28 Jun 5–8 Jul 17–20 Aug 26–27 Oct 6–7 Nov 17–18Done for 2026! |
| Section 11roughly Armitage to North and Oak Park to Harlem | Apr 29–30 Jun 9–10 Jul 21–22 Aug 28–31 Oct 8–9 Nov 19–20Done for 2026! |
| Section 12roughly Fullerton to Armitage and Oak Park to Harlem | May 1–4 Jun 11–12 Jul 23–24 Sep 1–2 Oct 13–14Done for 2026! |
| Section 13roughly Belmont to Fullerton and 7000 W to Harlem | May 5–6 Jun 15–16 Jul 27–28 Sep 8–9 Oct 19–20Done for 2026! |
| Section 14roughly Belmont to Diversey and Harlem to 7500 W | May 7–8 Jun 17–18 Jul 29–30 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.
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 29 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 29'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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