Question 1

How do I find my Chicago street sweeping section on the map?

Accepted Answer

Type your address in the left sidebar search box. The map will zoom to your location, identify your ward and section, and show all upcoming 2026 sweep dates.

Question 2

What do the colored zones on the Chicago sweeping map represent?

Accepted Answer

Each colored zone is a street sweeping section — a specific set of blocks swept on a fixed schedule. Chicago has 838 sections across 50 wards. Colors group sections by ward.

Question 3

Can I turn off the ward or section overlays on the map?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Use the Layers panel in the top-right corner to toggle Sweep Sections and Ward Boundaries on or off independently.