Denver Kicks Off Annual Street Sweeping Program

Residential street cleaning runs April through November to clear debris and prevent pollution

Mar. 30, 2026 at 9:19pm

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An impressionistic, out-of-focus photograph depicting the hazy, atmospheric scene of a city street at night, with blurred streetlights, parked cars, and the faint silhouettes of pedestrians, all rendered in a warm, soft color palette, conceptually representing the city's efforts to maintain clean streets and promote environmental sustainability.Denver's annual street sweeping program helps keep the city's roads clear of debris and pollutants, supporting sustainability efforts across the community.Denver Today

The City and County of Denver has launched its annual residential street sweeping program, which runs from April 1 through November and is designed to remove dirt, leaves, and other debris from city streets. The program aims to prevent storm sewer clogs and reduce air and water pollution.

Why it matters

Denver's street sweeping program is an important part of the city's efforts to maintain public infrastructure and environmental quality. By clearing debris from residential streets, the program helps prevent localized flooding and reduces pollutants that can end up in waterways.

The details

The Denver Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) manages the street sweeping program, which covers 113,846 lane miles across the city. In 2024, the program collected 46,478 cubic yards of dirt and debris. Residents are required to move their vehicles from the curb on scheduled sweeping days to allow street sweepers full access. Enforcement of parking restrictions began on April 1, 2026, with tickets issued to vehicles that remain parked in restricted areas during scheduled sweeps.

  • The street sweeping season runs from April 1 through November each year.
  • Enforcement of parking restrictions began on April 1, 2026.

The players

Denver Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI)

The city agency that manages the street sweeping program.

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What’s next

Residents can find their specific street sweeping schedules by entering their address on the official Denvergov.org website.

The takeaway

Denver's street sweeping program is a crucial part of the city's efforts to maintain clean streets and a healthy environment. By removing debris and preventing storm sewer clogs, the program helps reduce pollution and the risk of localized flooding.