For Immediate Release: 5/16/2024 4:08 pm
The Street Sweeping Program is designed to collect sand debris—not to collect yard waste.
Do Not Place Leaf or Brush Piles In the Street
Obey posted “No Parking” signs--Violators may be ticketed $50.00 and towed.
Beginning Friday, May 17, 2024, DPW&P will begin residential street sweeping in Route 12 South shown in the green shaded areas on the map below and online at the following link: http://www.worcesterma.gov/streets/spring-street-sweeping
The street sweeping area in Route 12 South are bound by Grafton Street, Massasoit Road, Heywood Street, Vernon Street, Madison Street, Francis McGrath Boulevard, Providence Street, and Winthrop Street.
Residents in the sweeping area should sweep sidewalk debris into the street. Yard waste must not be placed in the street. Yard Waste will not be collected, and violators may be fined.
The DPW&P sweeps residential side streets from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
Yard waste facilities are open on Wednesday and Saturdays. Bagged leaves and brush can be taken to 1065 Millbury Street Wednesdays from 8:30 am to 7:00 pm and Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Bagged leaves (no brush) may also be taken to the Chandler Street (across from Foley Stadium) or Clark Street (Near East Mtn. St.) drop-off locations on Wednesdays from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm and Saturdays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Sign up for AlertWorcester to be notified by text, email, or phone call when street sweeping crews are coming to your neighborhood:
https://public.coderedweb.com/CNE/en-US/BFC691572170
For more information on the Spring Sweeping Program, please visit:
http://www.worcesterma.gov/streets/spring-street-sweeping
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