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RSSCity of Chicago Street Sweeping Season Begins April 1, 2013
The Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation’s (DSS) seasonal street sweeping services will begin Monday, April 1 and residents are reminded to comply with temporary parking restrictions to allow crews to clean the streets as thoroughly as possible.
“Regular cleaning keeps the roadways clear for motorists and supports effective storm water management in our sewer system,” said Commissioner Charles L. Williams, Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation. “We are asking residents to heed any posted parking restrictions to allow our sweepers access to the curb lane where debris and trash collect.”
DSS’ fleet of street sweepers help to keep streets clean and prevent dirt and debris from entering the sewer system—ultimately allowing for better drainage during a rain storm.
Residents are asked to be mindful of all temporary and permanent street sweeping parking restriction signage. To ensure curb-to-curb street cleaning, temporary parking restrictions are posted the day before the work is scheduled to begin on any street. Some arterial streets have permanent signage that specifies a once-per-week period when parking is prohibited for street sweeping.
The Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation is responsible for cleaning more than 4,100 miles Chicago roadway. Residents interested in the 2013 street sweeping schedule for their community or those who would like to request street sweeping services, can visit www.cityofchicago.org/dss or call 311.
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