Here you’ll find the Lancaster street sweeping schedule and related info… like the sweeping map, when holidays affect street sweeping, and what to do if you get a ticket.
Lancaster in Pennsylvania and just west of Philadelphia, southwest of Allentown, and north of Baltimore.
If you live on or park near the border of Lancaster and one of these other cities, make sure you check out the sweeping schedule for those cities too.
Lancaster Street Sweeping Schedule
There are multiple ways to find your street sweeping schedule if you live in Lancaster.
- 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.
- 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.
Lancaster Street Sweeping Map
Holiday Schedule for Lancaster Street Sweeping
- New Year’s Day
- Monday, January 16, 2024 Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday
- Monday, February 20, 2024 Presidents Day
- Good Friday
- Monday, May 29, 2024 Memorial Day
- Monday, July 4, 2024 Independence Day
- Monday, September 4, 2024 Labor Day
- Election Day
- Thursday, November 23, 2024 Thanksgiving Day
- Friday, November 24, 2024 Day after Thanksgiving
- Monday, December 25, 2024 Christmas Day (Observed)
- Tuesday, December 27, 2022
City of Lancaster Twitter Updates
Follow the city of Lancaster on Twitter @cityoflancpa for more updates
As the leaves begin to fall, please remember that leaves from your yard are not to be pushed or swept into the street. Our street sweeping equipment cannot handle the volume of leaves when residents sweep large amounts of leaves from their yard into the street. pic.twitter.com/dPRW0P309u
— City of Lancaster, PA (@cityoflancpa) October 7, 2022
Frequently Asked Questions
What day is street cleaning in Lancaster Pennsylvania?
To find your street cleaning day visit the city interactive map website and click on your street.
What time does the sweeper pass?
No times listed.
Does the street sweeper pass on rainy days?
During very light or sporadic rain or snow street cleaning may still take place. During heavy rain or snow cleaning will be canceled. Cancellations are communicated via the city website, social media accounts, text message alerts, and emails.
How much is a parking ticket in Lancaster?
A street cleaning ticket is $35 in Lancaster PA.
Get a Parking Ticket (Citation)?
Bummer!
You can get more information about contesting your ticket or the various ways to pay the ticket through the Lancaster Parking Authority: https://www.lancasterparkingauthority.com/
Contact for Street Cleaning Division
GENERAL CONTACT INFO
ADDRESS
120 N. Duke St.
Lancaster, PA 17602
OFFICE HOURS
Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
PHONE
FAX
Did we miss something?
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