Ward 33 street sweeping schedule 2026
Ward 33 has 13 sweeping sections across Albany Park, Irving Park, 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 5000 N to Lawrence and 3400 W to Pulaski | Apr 1–2 May 7–8 Jun 15–16 Jul 23–24 Aug 28–31 Oct 6–7 Nov 13–16Done for 2026! |
| Section 2roughly Foster to Lawrence and California to 3400 W | Apr 3–6 May 11–12 Jun 17–18 Jul 27–28 Sep 1–2 Oct 8–9 Nov 17–18Done for 2026! |
| Section 3roughly 5000 N to 4600 N and 3400 W to Pulaski | Apr 7–8 May 13–14 Jun 22–23 Jul 29–30 Sep 3–4 Oct 13–14 Nov 19–20Done for 2026! |
| Section 4roughly Lawrence to 4600 N and California to 3400 W | Apr 9–10 May 15–18 Jun 24–25 Jul 31–Aug 3 Sep 8–9 Oct 15–16Done for 2026! |
| Section 5roughly 4600 N to Montrose and 3400 W to Pulaski | Apr 13–14 May 19–20 Jun 26–29 Aug 4–5 Sep 10–11 Oct 19–20Done for 2026! |
| Section 6roughly Montrose to Irving Park and Central Park to Pulaski | Apr 15–16 May 21–22 Jun 30–Jul 1 Aug 6–7 Sep 14–15 Oct 21–22Done for 2026! |
| Section 7roughly 4600 N to Montrose and 3000 W to 3400 W | Apr 17–20 May 26–27 Jul 2–6 Aug 10–11 Sep 16–17 Oct 23–26Done for 2026! |
| Section 8roughly Montrose to 4200 N and 3000 W to Central Park | Apr 21–22 May 28–29 Jul 7–8 Aug 12–13 Sep 18–21 Oct 27–28Done for 2026! |
| Section 9roughly 4200 N to Irving Park and 3000 W to Central Park | Apr 23–24 Jun 1–2 Jul 9–10 Aug 14–17 Sep 22–23 Oct 29–30Done for 2026! |
| Section 10roughly 4600 N to Irving Park and California to 3000 W | Apr 27–28 Jun 3–4 Jul 13–14 Aug 18–19 Sep 24–25 Nov 2–3Done for 2026! |
| Section 11roughly Irving Park to Addison and Kedzie to 3400 W | Apr 29–30 Jun 5–8 Jul 15–16 Aug 20–21 Sep 28–29 Nov 4–5Done for 2026! |
| Section 12roughly Irving Park to Addison and California to Kedzie | May 1–4 Jun 9–10 Jul 17–20 Aug 24–25 Sep 30–Oct 1 Nov 6–9Done for 2026! |
| Section 13roughly Addison to Belmont and California to Kedzie | May 5–6 Jun 11–12 Jul 21–22 Aug 26–27 Oct 2–5 Nov 10–12Done 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 33 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 33'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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