Medford’s Fall “Big Sweep” Street Cleaning Begins Nov. 14

MEDFORD, MA — The Medford DPW will conduct fall street sweeping over the course of several weeks, beginning on Monday, Nov. 14.

In the interest of public health and public safety, the DPW will proceed with the fall "Big Sweep” to clear leaves and debris from streets and catch basins, allowing for proper drainage of water, snow and ice, and making sure the city’s streets are clean and safe.

The DPW conducts two “Big Sweep” events of all secondary roads twice each year, once in the spring and once in the fall.

Street sweeping will be conducted Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Street sweeping is divided into 14 zones with one zone conducted each day. The full schedule, including an interactive map and a list of all 14 zones, can be found at www.medfordma.org/street-sweeping.

In the event of heavy rain or severe weather, sweeping may be cancelled on a particular day, and would be rescheduled for the end of the regular schedule. All updates will be posted on www.medfordma.org and city’s social media feeds.

To be notified of specific dates of street sweeping, residents may sign up for the city’s Reverse 911 call and email system. Log in or sign up at www.medfordma.org/alerts or email alerts@medford-ma.gov.

Parking Information

1. There is no parking on the designated street while sweeping is taking place between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Cars that remain parked on the streets designated for that day will be subject to enforcement, including ticketing and towing.
2. Parking will be allowed on main roads from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the fall street sweeping schedule.
3. Tickets can be appealed by visit medfordma.org/parking for through this link. To discuss any parking-related issue, contact Medford’s parking office at 781-393-2501.

Anyone with questions about the street sweeping schedule may contact the Department of Public works at 781-393-2417. After 4 p.m. and on weekends, those with pressing issues may call 781-393-2402.

Street Schedule & Zones (please note that some zones appear out of order due to trash pickup schedules)

• Zone 1 – Monday, November 14
• Zone 2 – Tuesday, November 15
• Zone 3 – Wednesday, November 16
• Zone 4 – Thursday, November 17
• Zone 5 – Friday, November 18
• Zone 6 – Monday, November 21
• Zone 7 – Wednesday, November 23
• Zone 8 – Tuesday, November 22
• Zone 9 – Friday, November 25
• Zone 10A – Monday, November 28
• Zone 10B – Tuesday, November 29
• Zone 11 – Wednesday, November 30
• Zone 12 – Thursday, December 1
• Zone 13 – Friday, December 2
• Zone 14 – Monday, December 5