Here you’ll find the Seattle street sweeping schedule and related info… like the sweeping map, when holidays affect street sweeping, and what to do if you get a ticket.
Seattle is in the state of Washington.
Note: If there’s a change to your normal street sweeping schedule then there’s likely also a change to your trash pickup schedule.
Seattle Street Sweeping Schedule
There are multiple ways to find your street sweeping schedule if you live in Seattle.
- Check the signage posted on your street. You’ll see white signs with red lettering describing when you must move your vehicle for street sweeping.
- If you live on a public street (and the city is responsible for sweeping it) you can find your sweep day by visiting this interactive
Map: https://www.seattle.gov/utilities/your-services/sewer-and-drainage/street-sweeping - If you live in a private community, gated community, or homeowners association (HOA) then it’s likely that your street cleaning is performed by a private sweeping company (not the city). Contact your HOA representative to find out the schedule.
Seattle Street Sweeping Map

Holiday Schedule for Seattle Street Sweeping
City of Seattle Twitter Updates
Follow the city of Seattle on Twitter @SeattleSPU for more updates
There are 21,000 storm drain inlets in #Seattle that go directly to a local waterway, including the Puget Sound. You can prevent water pollution by adopting a storm drain. Sweep up around the drain a few times a month to clean up the debris & trash.https://t.co/f1CNF4xsgY pic.twitter.com/uXQnWbN0XX
— Seattle Public Utilities (@SeattleSPU) April 25, 2022
Frequently Asked Questions
What day is street cleaning in Seattle?
Visit this city page to find your street cleaning schedule: https://seattlecitygis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=81b55d54b406409cb4af17cc891dac79
What time does the sweeper pass?
Day Shift: 6am – 2pm
Night Shift: 8pm – 6am (next day)
Does the street sweeper pass on rainy days?
It depends. On days with light or sporadic rain the sweeper may still pass. On days with heavy rains, wind, or snow, street sweeping will be canceled. Confirm with the city on the day you’re scheduled for sweeping.
How much is a parking ticket in Seattle?
In Seattle, Washington, the fine for a parking violation is $50.
However, Seattle does not use parking enforcement for street sweeping.
Get a Parking Ticket (Citation)?
Check out our free guide on how to get out of a street sweeping ticket.
Contact for Street Maintenance Division
Phone: (206) 684-ROAD (7623)
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.seattle.gov/utilities/services/street-sweeping
700 5th Avenue, Suite 4900, Seattle, WA, 98104
Did we miss something?
If you’re looking for a street sweeping or cleaning schedule that isn’t listed here, please let us know in the comments.
Also, occasionally our information gets out of date… if that happens, kindly let us know in the comments and we’ll get the schedule updated. Thanks!