Street Sweeping
City of Tacoma Street sweeping crews make their way through Tacoma keeping it clean as well as preventing debris and contamination from entering catch basins and the stormwater system which flow into local waterways.
City residential areas are swept on a scheduled basis. These areas are divided into five sweeping districts with numerous sub-district neighborhoods.
Keep an eye out for a postcard in your mailbox, which will have your personalized street sweeping district code and sweeping day imprinted just below the return address. To find your district and schedule sweeping day now, please refer to the maps and schedules below.
**Leaf Season Street Sweeping: What to Expect**
As of October 21, 2024, our Street Sweeping Program has transitioned into Leaf Season Sweeping. During this time, our team works on a more flexible schedule to manage the increased volume of leaves falling across Tacoma. Unlike routine sweeping schedules, leaf season requires adaptability in responding to shifting workloads, weather conditions, and areas with the greatest need. This means that providing a fixed schedule during this time is not feasible. Instead, our sweepers are deployed across multiple sub-districts to ensure equitable service and efficient leaf removal.
If you have a specific concern or request for street sweeping during leaf season, you can submit a Special Sweeper Request through TacomaFirst311. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to keep Tacoma's streets safe and clean this season.
Your Neighborhood Sweeping Schedule
First, go to your Street Sweeping District and check the map to see which sweeping neighborhood you are in. If you’re not sure what district you are in, please refer to the Tacoma Sweeping Districts Map, or call (253) 591-5585.
Once you know what neighborhood you are in (for example, 2-C), go to the Street Sweeping Schedule for your district and find out what day the street sweepers are coming to your neighborhood. (Postcards will also be mailed out informing you of your neighborhood/district and your street sweeping day.)
| District 1 - West End Neighborhood |
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| District 2 - New Tacoma Neighborhood |
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| District 3 - Central Neighborhood |
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| District 4 - Eastside Neighborhood |
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| District 5 - South Tacoma Neighborhood |
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If you are on the border of two districts, you may need to check the individual district maps to see if you can determine which one your home is in, or call (253) 591-5585 for assistance.
The program provides street sweeping for major arterials on a nine-week rotation. Nightly services are also provided in 12 business districts two to three times per week. Additional street sweeping services are provided, as needed, for emergency calls, and special events.
What to do when street sweepers are in your neighborhood
- Move your vehicles off the street between 7 AM and 3 PM
- Remove garbage, recycling and yard waste containers from the street
- Trim low-hanging branches and bushes near the street, up to 14’ high, to provide sweepers complete access
For more information, call (253) 591-5585.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Place them in your brown yard waste container for pickup.
- Compost your leaves and yard waste and use it as mulch in your garden.
- Dispose of your yard waste for no additional charge at the Tacoma Recovery & Transfer Center. This applies to City residents only.
Why do some areas get swept more frequently than others?
Neighborhoods with a high number of deciduous trees planted in parking strips, the city's right-of-way areas, are swept more often as leaves accumulate quite quickly in these areas. Residents may request more frequent sweeping and City staff will evaluate the need and availability of resources.