Here you’ll find the Worcester street sweeping schedule and related info… like the sweeping map, when holidays affect street sweeping, and what to do if you get a ticket.
Worcester is in Massachusetts with Boston, Cambridge and Dorchester to the east.
Note: If there’s a change to your normal street sweeping schedule then there’s likely also a change to your trash pickup schedule.
Worcester Street Sweeping Schedule
There are multiple ways to find your street sweeping schedule if you live in Worcester.
- 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 city page: https://www.worcesterma.gov/streets/spring-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.
Worcester Street Sweeping Map
Holiday Schedule for Worcester Street Sweeping
- New Year’s Day – January 1
- Memorial Day – Last Monday in May
- Juneteenth – June 19
- Independence Day – July 4
- Labor Day – 1st Monday in September
- Thanksgiving Day – 4th Thursday in November
- Christmas Day – December 25
City of Worcester Twitter Updates
Follow the city of Worcester on Twitter @Worcester311 for more updates
Monday, May 15, Worcester DPW&P will begin sweeping in the following areas (see link below). Please obey all posted No Parking signs. Cars interfering with sweeping may be ticketed and towed. Placing leaves or branches in the street may result in fines. https://t.co/uoijCxf30Y pic.twitter.com/UAoXL6v1UO
— Worcester 311 (@Worcester311) May 12, 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
What day is street cleaning in Worcester?
To find what day your street is swept visit: https://www.worcesterma.gov/streets/spring-street-sweeping
What time does the sweeper pass?
Street sweeping takes place between 7:30pm and 4pm Monday thru Friday.
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 Worcester?
A parking ticket is $50.
Get a Parking Ticket (Citation)?
Check out our free guide on how to get out of a street sweeping ticket.
Contact for Public Works
Department of Public Works
20 East Worcester Street, Worcester, MA 01604
Phone: 508-929-1300
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!
