Spring Street Sweeping

The spring street sweeping program is not intended to collect leaves or yard waste. Yard waste should be brought to one of the City's Drop-Off Centers.

The DPW&P strives to reach the best possible balance when notifying the public of the upcoming street sweeping schedule. We wish to give residents enough notice to sweep sidewalk debris into the street gutter, but also not to impose longer than necessary on-street parking restrictions.

Generally, notice is given 1-2 days in advance. However, a variety of factors may impact our ability to sweep streets such as inclement weather, etc. We appreciate resident cooperation for the duration of the program.

The annual Spring Street Sweeping program typically starts the first week in April, depending on weather.

Collection Schedule & Status Map

Schedule

Date: Starts April 1, 2024, depending on weather.

Time:

• Arterial streets are swept 11:30 p.m. - 7:30 a.m., Monday - Friday
• Residential streets are swept 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday
• Street sweeping will begin in the section of the City that has trash collected on Monday, then progress to the Tuesday, Friday, Thursday and Wednesday trash collection areas.

Trash Collection Schedule

Street Sweeping Rules

• A Parking Ban will be in effect while street is being swept. Vehicles that interfere with street sweeping will be tagged and may be towed. There is a $50 fine for cars that interfere with street sweeping.
• Street Sweepers cannot pick up brush, branches or yard waste. Bring these items to one of the City's yard waste drop-off sites.
  
• Sweep sidewalk debris into street gutter prior to street sweeping. Do not place debris in streets after they have been swept. Violators are subject to fines.

Leaf & Yard Waste Drop-Off

Notifications

• Streets will be posted approximately 1 - 2 days prior to street sweeping.
• A Parking Ban will be in effect while street is being swept.
• Failure to follow parking ban may result in a ticket or tow.

Other notification options:

• Sign up for ALERTWorcester
• Worcester Telegram & Gazette
• Government Access Channel 192
• Call Worcester 311 at 311.

Have a Question?

• Can I put leaves and yard waste into the street for pickup?

  No, the Spring Sweeping program is only designed to clear the streets of sand material and sidewalk debris left on the streets and sidewalks during the winter months. Residents who place leaves or yard waste into the streets are subject to fines.

• Why won't leaf and yard waste be collected like it is in the fall?

  The Spring Street Sweeping program uses different equipment than the Fall Leaf Collection program. The equipment used in the spring does not have the capability to collect branches or leaves. Residents may bring yard waste to the City's Yard Waste Drop-Off Sites.

• How will I know when my street will be swept?

  Signs will be posted on streets ahead of collection. Upcoming routes are also announced on the Spring Street Sweeping page of the City Website, the DPW&P Facebook Page (facebook.com/Worcester311) and the DPW&P Twitter account (@worcesterdpw). Residents can also sign up for ALERTWorcester to be notified when their street will be swept.

• Can I park on one side of the street while the signs are posted?

  No, there is no parking allowed on either side of the street while signs are posted.

• Will my car get towed if I do not move it?

  Yes. Failure to obey parking signs may result in a ticket or tow.

• I received a ticket for parking on the street during sweeping. How do I appeal it?

  You may appeal parking tickets using the City's Parking Ticket Appeals process.

• I live on a private road. Will my street still be swept?

  Sweepers will sweep private non-dirt roads providing that the equipment can make it up the street safely.