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Street Cleaning

Hours of Operation: 

Monday - Friday

3:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M

About

At the heart of our street sweeping and leaf removal service is a commitment to maintaining clean and safe neighborhoods. Our dedicated teams work diligently to ensure thorough street cleaning in designated districts, promoting a tidy environment and preventing debris accumulation. During leaf season, we conduct multiple passes through neighborhoods, efficiently collecting leaves and providing a final sweep for a pristine finish. We encourage community cooperation to facilitate smooth operations and appreciate residents' efforts in keeping streets clear of debris and foreign materials for effective and timely collection.

 

NOTE: Regular ticketing will take place for Districts 1, 2, 3, 9 in core areas, regardless of rain or shine, to ensure efficiency.

 

2025 Leaf Pickup Program Schedule: 

  • November 3rd to 7th: Districts 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
  • November 10th to 14th: Districts 10, 11, 12
  • November 17th to 26th: Districts 13, 14, 15, 16
  • December 1st to 5th: Districts 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
  • December 8th to 12th: Districts 10, 11, 12
  • December 15th to 26th: Districts 13, 14,15, 16
  • December 22nd to 31st: Final Citywide Leaf Sweeps

Year-Round Cleaning Districts

Area from Front St to 10th St, Chew to Sumner Ave, and from 4th to Front, from Chew to Union Sts. Regular Ticketing is in effect in this District. 

Area from 10th to 17th St from Martin Luther King Jr Dr to Sumner Ave. Regular Ticketing is in effect in this District.

 

Area from 4th to 12th St from Union to Chew Streets as posted. Regular Ticketing is in effect in this District.

 

Seasonal Cleaning Districts

Center City/ West End

North of Hamilton St: 23rd St to Ott St from Chew St to Tilghman St. South of Hamilton St: 17th to 23rd St from South to Tilghman St. Regular Ticketing is in effect in this District. 

 

East Side

South Side

West End

Leaf Season Reminders

      • Make sure leaf piles have no branches, rocks, or debris. Foreign materials will not be picked up and can damage equipment, causing delays.
      • Keep leaf piles about a foot away from the curb.
      • Maintain the inlet/catch basin clear of debris if present in front of your house.

  • During leaf season, we go through each District TWICE with our front-end loaders, sweepers and leaf suckers. 
  • Leaves raked out AFTER crews have gone by WILL NOT be picked up until the next time crews are scheduled in that District.
  • After each District is gone through twice for leaf pickup, we will go through again with the sweepers for our final sweep. After the final sweep is accomplished in your district, no leaves are to be put into the street.
  • After the final sweep has been completed, all residents are urged to bag their leaves in plastic bags for pick-up by the Streets Department. Residents must put their bags at the curb and call the Bureau of Streets at 610-437-7638 to schedule a pick up; Please allow a few days for the pick-up of the bagged leaves. Bags that have a mixture of leaves and garbage WILL NOT be picked up.
  • Please visit Recycling and Solid Waste for more information regarding collection on your recycling nights.

  • November 3rd to 7th: Districts 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
  • November 10th to 14th: Districts 10, 11, 12
  • November 17th to 26th: Districts 13, 14, 15, 16
  • December 1st to 5th: Districts 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
  • December 8th to 12th: Districts 10, 11, 12
  • December 15th to 26th: Districts 13, 14,15, 16
  • December 22nd to 31st: Final Citywide Leaf Sweeps

Contact

Contact Information
Street Cleaning Hotline

Phone

(610) 437-7636

Resources

Street Sweeping District Map
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Street Cleaning FAQ
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