Ward 36 street sweeping schedule 2026
Ward 36 has 16 sweeping sections across Montclare, Belmont Cragin, Dunning, Humboldt Park, West Town. 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 Belmont to Diversey and Oak Park to 7000 W | May 13–14 Jun 30–Jul 1 Aug 14–17 Sep 30–Oct 1 Nov 17–18Done for 2026! |
| Section 2roughly Belmont to Diversey and Narragansett to Oak Park | May 11–12 Jun 26–29 Aug 12–13 Sep 28–29 Nov 13–16Done for 2026! |
| Section 3roughly Diversey to Fullerton and Oak Park to 7000 W | May 7–8 Jun 24–25 Aug 10–11 Sep 24–25 Nov 10–12Done for 2026! |
| Section 4roughly Diversey to Fullerton and Austin to Oak Park | May 5–6 Jun 22–23 Aug 6–7 Sep 22–23 Nov 6–9Done for 2026! |
| Section 5roughly Fullerton to 2200 N and Oak Park to 7000 W | May 1–4 Jun 17–18 Aug 4–5 Sep 18–21 Nov 4–5Done for 2026! |
| Section 6roughly Fullerton to Armitage and Austin to Narragansett | Apr 29–30 Jun 15–16 Jul 31–Aug 3 Sep 16–17 Nov 2–3Done for 2026! |
| Section 7roughly Fullerton to Armitage and Central to Austin | Apr 27–28 Jun 11–12 Jul 29–30 Sep 14–15 Oct 29–30Done for 2026! |
| Section 8roughly Fullerton to North and Kostner to 5400 W | Apr 23–24 Jun 9–10 Jul 27–28 Sep 10–11 Oct 27–28Done for 2026! |
| Section 9roughly North to Division and Central Park to Kostner | Apr 21–22 Jun 5–8 Jul 23–24 Sep 8–9 Oct 23–26Done for 2026! |
| Section 10roughly Division to Chicago and California to Central Park | Apr 17–20 Jun 3–4 Jul 21–22 Sep 3–4 Oct 21–22Done for 2026! |
| Section 11roughly Division to Chicago and Western to California | Apr 15–16 Jun 1–2 Jul 17–20 Sep 1–2 Oct 19–20Done for 2026! |
| Section 12roughly 1000 N to Chicago and Damen to Western | Apr 13–14 May 28–29 Jul 15–16 Aug 28–31 Oct 15–16Done for 2026! |
| Section 13roughly 1000 N to Chicago and Ravenswood/Wood to Damen | Apr 9–10 May 26–27 Jul 13–14 Aug 26–27 Oct 13–14Done for 2026! |
| Section 14roughly Chicago to Kinzie and Ravenswood/Wood to Damen | Apr 7–8 May 21–22 Jul 9–10 Aug 24–25 Oct 8–9Done for 2026! |
| Section 15roughly Chicago to Kinzie and Damen to Western | Apr 3–6 May 19–20 Jul 7–8 Aug 20–21 Oct 6–7Done for 2026! |
| Section 16roughly Chicago to Kinzie and Western to California | Apr 1–2 May 15–18 Jul 2–6 Aug 18–19 Oct 2–5 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 36 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 36'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?
Enter your address at Don't Get Swept and leave an email. We email you the evening before each sweep day. Free. One-click unsubscribe. Texts are coming soon.