Ward 46 street sweeping schedule 2026
Ward 46 has 10 sweeping sections across Uptown, Lake View. 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 4600 N to Montrose and Racine to Ashland | Apr 1–2 Apr 29–30 May 28–29 Jun 26–29 Jul 27–28 Aug 24–25 Sep 22–23 Oct 21–22 Nov 19–20Done for 2026! |
| Section 2roughly Lawrence to Montrose and Sheffield/Morgan to Racine | Apr 3–6 May 1–4 Jun 1–2 Jun 30–Jul 1 Jul 29–30 Aug 26–27 Sep 24–25 Oct 23–26Done for 2026! |
| Section 3roughly Lawrence to 4600 N and Halsted to Sheffield/Morgan | Apr 7–8 May 5–6 Jun 3–4 Jul 2–6 Jul 31–Aug 3 Aug 28–31 Sep 28–29 Oct 27–28Done for 2026! |
| Section 4roughly Montrose to Irving Park and Halsted to Sheffield/Morgan | Apr 9–10 May 7–8 Jun 5–8 Jul 7–8 Aug 4–5 Sep 1–2 Sep 30–Oct 1 Oct 29–30Done for 2026! |
| Section 5roughly 4600 N to 4200 N and Halsted to Sheffield/Morgan | Apr 13–14 May 11–12 Jun 9–10 Jul 9–10 Aug 6–7 Sep 3–4 Oct 2–5 Nov 2–3Done for 2026! |
| Section 6roughly Montrose to Irving Park and around Halsted | Apr 17–20 May 13–14 Jun 11–12 Jul 13–14 Aug 10–11 Sep 10–11 Oct 6–7 Nov 4–5Done for 2026! |
| Section 7roughly Irving Park to Addison and Halsted to Racine | Apr 15–16 May 15–18 Jun 15–16 Jul 15–16 Aug 12–13 Sep 8–9 Oct 8–9 Nov 6–9Done for 2026! |
| Section 8roughly Irving Park to Addison and 600 W to Halsted | Apr 21–22 May 19–20 Jun 17–18 Jul 17–20 Aug 14–17 Sep 14–15 Oct 13–14 Nov 10–12Done for 2026! |
| Section 9roughly 4200 N to 3800 N and Racine to Ashland | Apr 23–24 May 21–22 Jun 22–23 Jul 21–22 Aug 18–19 Sep 16–17 Oct 15–16 Nov 13–16Done for 2026! |
| Section 10roughly Lawrence to 4600 N and Racine to Ashland | Apr 27–28 May 26–27 Jun 24–25 Jul 23–24 Aug 20–21 Sep 18–21 Oct 19–20 Nov 17–18Done 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 46 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 46'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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