Ward 31 street sweeping schedule 2026
Ward 31 has 12 sweeping sections across Belmont Cragin, Hermosa, Portage Park, Logan Square, Avondale. 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 Diversey to Fullerton and Cicero to Laramie | Apr 9–10 May 13–14 Jun 17–18 Jul 23–24 Aug 26–27 Sep 30–Oct 1 Nov 4–5Done for 2026! |
| Section 2roughly Diversey to Fullerton and Laramie to Central | Apr 13–14 May 15–18 Jun 22–23 Jul 27–28 Aug 28–31 Oct 2–5 Nov 6–9Done for 2026! |
| Section 3roughly Belmont to Diversey and 5400 W to 4200 W | Apr 15–16 May 19–20 Jun 24–25 Jul 29–30 Sep 1–2 Oct 6–7 Nov 10–12Done for 2026! |
| Section 4roughly 3000 N to Diversey and 5000 W to 5400 W | Apr 17–20 May 21–22 Jun 26–29 Jul 31–Aug 3 Sep 3–4 Oct 8–9 Nov 13–16Done for 2026! |
| Section 5roughly Belmont to Diversey and Kostner to 5000 W | Apr 21–22 May 26–27 Jun 30–Jul 1 Aug 4–5 Sep 8–9 Oct 13–14 Nov 17–18Done for 2026! |
| Section 6roughly Belmont to 3000 N and Cicero to 5400 W | Apr 23–24 May 28–29 Jul 2–6 Aug 6–7 Sep 10–11 Oct 15–16 Nov 19–20Done for 2026! |
| Section 7roughly Addison to Belmont and Cicero to Laramie | Apr 27–28 Jun 1–2 Jul 7–8 Aug 10–11 Sep 14–15 Oct 19–20Done for 2026! |
| Section 8roughly Belmont to Diversey and 4200 W to 4600 W | Apr 29–30 Jun 3–4 Jul 9–10 Aug 12–13 Sep 16–17 Oct 21–22Done for 2026! |
| Section 9roughly Diversey to Fullerton and Kostner to Cicero | May 1–4 Jun 5–8 Jul 13–14 Aug 14–17 Sep 18–21 Oct 23–26Done for 2026! |
| Section 10roughly Diversey to 2200 N and Pulaski to 4600 W | Apr 1–2 May 5–6 Jun 9–10 Jul 15–16 Aug 18–19 Sep 22–23 Oct 27–28Done for 2026! |
| Section 11roughly Belmont to Diversey and Central Park to Kostner | Apr 3–6 May 7–8 Jun 11–12 Jul 17–20 Aug 20–21 Sep 24–25 Oct 29–30Done for 2026! |
| Section 12roughly Fullerton to 2200 N and 4600 W to Laramie | Apr 7–8 May 11–12 Jun 15–16 Jul 21–22 Aug 24–25 Sep 28–29 Nov 2–3Done 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 31 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 31'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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