Medford Reveals Spring Street Sweeping Schedule

MEDFORD, MA — The Department of Public Works will begin its spring street sweeping program on Tuesday, April 21, and continue over several weeks across 14 zones in the city. Sweeping will take place on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The city said the spring Big Sweep is intended to clear leaves and debris from streets and catch basins. According to the announcement, that work is done "in the interest of public health and public safety" and is meant to allow for proper drainage of water while keeping streets clean. The DPW conducts two Big Sweep events on all secondary roads each year, once in the spring and once in the fall.

Street sweeping is divided into 14 zones, with one zone scheduled each day:

Zone 1 – Tuesday, April 21
Zone 2 – Wednesday, April 22
Zone 3 – Thursday, April 23
Zone 4 – Friday, April 24
Zone 5 – Monday, April 27
Zone 6 – Wednesday, April 29
Zone 7 – Thursday, April 30
Zone 8 – Tuesday, April 28
Zone 9 – Friday, May 1
Zone 10 – Thursday, May 7
Zone 11 – Tuesday, May 5
Zone 12 – Friday, May 8
Zone 13 – Wednesday, May 6
Zone 14 – Monday, May 4

If there is heavy rain or severe weather, sweeping may be canceled for the day and moved to the end of the regular schedule. Updates will be posted on the city's website as well as its social media.

Drivers should be aware of parking restrictions in place during the sweeping period. The city said there is no parking on a designated street while sweeping is taking place between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., and cars left on those streets are subject to enforcement, including ticketing and towing. Parking will still be allowed on main roads from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the spring street sweeping schedule.

Residents with questions about parking can contact the parking office at 781-393-2501. Questions about the sweeping schedule can be directed to the Department of Public Works at 781-393-2418.

City Hall will be closed Monday, April 20, for Patriots' Day, but City Hall said there will be no delay to trash, recycling or composting collection.

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