Why Street Sweeping?

Street sweeping removes accumulated debris and pollutants such as sand, salt, metals, petroleum products and bacteria before they wash into streams, the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay. Street sweeping includes both commercial and residential areas. Approximately 814 lane miles are swept countywide.

Street Sweeping Schedule

Arlington’s 59 civic associations have been grouped into 11 street sweeping zones. Street sweeping occurs yearly from April-October. Citizens are asked to move their cars from their streets so that the street sweepers can provide more effective sweeping. View the Residential Street Sweeping Zone Map .

Street Sweeping Checklist

1. Check the online schedule for your zone’s street sweeping day.
2. Make sure to move your car to a driveway or garage on your scheduled day. Street sweeping hours are from approximately 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
3. Remind your neighbors about street sweeping day.
4. Sign up for our street sweeping and leaf season listserv email updates