Street Sweeping

The Street Division sweeps Watertown’s roadways from spring through fall to keep roadways clean, safe, attractive, and to extend the life of pavement. Sweeping removes sand, leaves, and debris that can clog storm drains, cause localized flooding, and damage pavement.

Street Sweeping Schedule
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Downtown Street Sweeping - Parking Restrictions

Parking is restricted downtown during Street Sweeping season, which is May through October downtown. This allows for full curb-to-curb cleaning, 

Parking Restrictions:
‣ Streets: No parking Wednesdays, 4:00–6:00 a.m.
‣ Avenues: No parking Thursdays, 4:00–6:00 a.m.

During these hours, vehicles must be removed from the roadway. Vehicles parked in violation of the posted restrictions may receive a $15 ticket. Moving vehicles on schedule helps broom operators clean efficiently and keeps downtown looking welcoming.

City-wide Sweeping

Outside of downtown, crews rotate through neighborhoods from spring through fall, weather permitting.

City-Wide sweeping includes, but is not limited to:

  • Spring cleanup – removing winter sand and debris
  • Summer maintenance – regular sweeping to clear litter and dust
  • Fall cleanup – collecting leaves before winter