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Street sweeping starts this week

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Alderman Scott Waguespack (32nd Ward) announces that DSS street sweeping will begin April 1 and continue through the end of November or later (weather permitting), starting with Section 6 in Hamlin Park. Residents are urged to bag leaves/landscaping debris and keep debris out of City streets (including catch basins and drains), and to watch for temporary parking restriction signs and the posted schedule. Other major items: residents can track the sweeping fleet in real time using the City’s Sweeper Tracker tool.

Email from Alderman Scott Waguespack, 32nd Ward

Dear John,


The Department of Streets and Sanitation (DSS) will begin street sweeping on April 1st and run through the end of November or later, weather permitting. Starting Wednesday, the 32nd Ward ward street sweeper will begin to clear the debris and leaves that have accumulated during winter months on both residential and arterial streets. You can assist the trucks by collecting and bagging your yard leaves and landscaping debris and clearing catch basins or drains of debris.


Blowing leaves and landscaping onto City streets is illegal. Landscapers should be containing all debris from parkways and yards they are maintaining. Sweepers are not designed for heavy leaf collection and excessive landscaping or leaf debris usually results in clogging of sweeper gear and equipment failure, leading to delays in sweeping.


Residents are reminded to check for the bright orange signs announcing temporary parking restrictions. It is your responsibility to be aware of street sweeping. You can pick up a copy of the schedule from our office or just click here to print one! Residents can also track the City’s street sweeping fleet in real time through the Sweeper Tracker online tool. Please share with your neighbors. The first section the sweeper will hit is Section 6 in Hamlin Park.

 

Thank you and have a great week!


Alderman Scott Waguespack



Alderman Scott Waguespack | 773-248-1330 | [email protected] | ward32.org