Here you’ll find the Dorchester street cleaning schedule and related info… like the sweeping map, when holidays affect street sweeping, and what to do if you get a ticket.
Dorchester is in Massachusetts with the city of Boston, Cambridge, and Somerville to the north, Worcester to the west.
If you live on or park near the border of Dorchester and one of these other cities, make sure you check out the sweeping schedule for those cities too.
Dorchester Street Sweeping Schedule
There are multiple ways to find your street sweeping schedule if you live in Dorchester.
- 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.cityofboston.gov/publicworks/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.
Dorchester Street Sweeping Map
Holiday Schedule for Dorchester Street Sweeping
On the following holidays, there is no street sweeping during the day, but street sweeping still takes place at night. Streets are still swept at night on the weekends. Be sure to check the posted street signs for the most up-to-date information.
- Friday, December 31, 2021 New Year’s Day (Observed)
- Monday, January 16, 2024 Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday
- Monday, February 20, 2024 Presidents Day
- Friday, April 15, 2024 Good Friday
- Monday, May 29, 2024 Memorial Day
- Friday, June 17, 2024 Juneteenth (Observed)
- Monday, July 4, 2024 Independence Day
- Monday, September 4, 2024 Labor Day
- Monday, October 9, 2024 Columbus Day
- Tuesday, November 8, 2024 Election Day
- Friday, November 10, 2024 Veterans Day
- Thursday, November 23, 2024 Thanksgiving Day
- Friday, November 24, 2024 Day after Thanksgiving
- Monday, December 25, 2024 Christmas Day (Observed)
City of Dorchester Twitter Updates
Follow the city of Dorchester on Twitter @ for more updates
Frequently Asked Questions
What day is street cleaning in Dorchester?
To find the street cleaning day visit: https://www.cityofboston.gov/publicworks/sweeping/
What time does the sweeper pass?
Check posted street signs for when the street sweeper will pass.
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 Dorchester?
The cost for a street sweeping ticket in Dorchester is $90.
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
617-635-4911
1 City Hall Square
Room 714
Boston, MA 02201-2024
OFFICE HOURS
Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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!
