There are two things Denverites can count on as warmer weather returns to the Mile High City: baseball and street sweeping.

Residential street sweeping will commence across the city April 1 and continue through the end of November, according to Department of Transportation and Infrastructure spokesperson Cyndi Karvaski.

“We encourage people to check the red and white signs on their block for parking restrictions and to ensure they move their car before street sweeping begins,” Karvaski said.

By not having to navigate around parked cars, the sweepers can reach the curb line where dirt accumulates. The removal of debris prevents storm sewer inlets from getting clogged.

Owners of vehicles not moved before sweeping begins are subject to a $50 fine.

Approximately 60 percent of Denver’s residential streets have signage and a designated sweeping day.

Streets are swept monthly during the season on their designated day.

In 2024, DOTI’s Street Maintenance Division swept 113,846 lane miles and collected 46,478 cubic yards of dirt and debris – enough to fill 14 Olympic-size swimming pools, according to the city’s website.

Tips for street-sweeping days

• Remove items from the curb on sweeping days
• Trim back branches near the street to prevent trees and equipment from damage
• Bicyclists: ride carefully and be aware of sweeping activity near bike lanes
• Drivers: give street sweepers plenty of room and only pass when safe to do so

Tickets and fines are easily avoidable, Karvaski said.

Residents may verify a street-sweeping day by address and sign up for email and text reminders through the city’s online services hub at denvergov.org/online-services-hub.