Street Sweeper Parking Enforcement Resumes June 1, City Says

SEAL BEACH, CA —The street sweeper enforcement paused in Seal Beach during the coronavirus shutdown. That will change come June 1, the Seal Beach Police Department says, giving all a one-month advanced warning.

The Environmental Protection Agency identifies street sweeping as a Best Management
Practice (BMP) for water quality control improvement. It removes trash and debris,
sediment, fertilizers, heavy metals, and floatable material before it can reach our
oceans.

In mid-March, the Seal Beach Police Department suspended street sweeping enforcement as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, the City has received several complaints from residents about gloves, facemasks, and other trash and debris littering the streets.

"In order to ensure the health and safety of the Seal Beach community and waterways, street sweeping enforcement will resume," a department spokesperson said.

The City of Seal Beach asks for the public’s partnership and collaboration during the
month of May. However, on Monday, June 1, street sweeper parking enforcement will resume and citations will be issued for those who do not move their cars.

“Street sweeping is critical to help keep the rivers and oceans clean,” said Seal Beach
Director of Public Works Steve Myrter. “By not cleaning the streets, pollutants and
debris are allowed to flow off the streets into the City’s storm drains and ultimately into
the ocean. Street sweeping helps keep Seal Beach beautiful and healthy.”

For questions about parking enforcement, please contact the Seal Beach Police
Department Traffic & Parking Division at (562) 799-4100 ext. 1119.