Street Sweeping Begins in Worcester on April 7

WORCESTER – Residential street sweeping in Worcester starts on Monday, April 7, with sweepers operating from 7:30 AM to 4 PM for the duration of the project. Commissioner of the Department of Public Works and Parks, John Westerling, says he expects the city-wide project to last between six and eight weeks.

This year, the city organized the sweeping into five sections based on the day trash/recycling pickups occur. Street sweepers will conduct the city-wide operation in this order:

1st: Monday trash pickup areas2nd: Tuesday trash pickup areas3rd: Friday trash pickup areas4th: Tuesday trash pickup areas5th: Wednesday trash pickup areas

Due to the scope of the project, the city did not attempt to predict the date each section would start.

The city will post signage in each area prior to the beginning of sweeping that area. The city will also advertise notifications, make the information available on Local Government Access Channel 192, provide information on X.com at @Worcester 311 and on Facebook at Worcester 311.

ALERTWorcester will also provide updates by phone, email or text message. Residents can sign up by dialing 311 or going to the ALERTWorcester page on the city website.

The city asks residents to sweep sidewalk sand and debris into the gutter before street sweepers come to the area. Sweeping in front of walkways, vacant lots, and medians is also helpful.

Yard waste, such as leaves or branches, should not be placed in the street during street sweeping. Yard waste will not be collected and property owners should expect fines if they do so.

Street sweeping requires curb-to-curb access to be effective. Anyone with a vehicle on the street that interferes with street sweeping should expect a $50 ticket. The vehicle may be towed and returned after sweeping.

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