The Public Works Department Street Maintenance Division sweeps streets from April to November. The street sweeping program is focused on keeping debris and pollution out of storm sewers and from entering our waterways, as well as street aesthetics.

The Ohio EPA recognizes street sweeping as a pollution prevention practice. Sweeping helps to improve water quality in our local watersheds, including in the Delaware Run and Olentangy River. The street sweeping program is funded in part through monthly storm water utility fees.

The street sweeping program may continue to be refined as the staff examines data collection and areas of high need impacting our waterways.

Have a question? Email Public Works or phone 740-203-1810

Rules and Regulations

1. Sweeping is performed by Public Works staff between April and November.
2. Downtown sweeps occur between 4-6 am to maximize curb-to-curb cleaning before vehicles are parked.
3. US23/US42 sweeps will occur 8 pm-midnight.
4. Neighborhood sweeps will occur 7 am-4 pm.
5. Downtown sweeps for special events will be performed before and after events.
6. Curb lines with significant deposits of leaves will not be swept.
7. Signage announcing residential street sweeping will be placed at neighborhood entrances.
8. Sweeping will be limited to public right of way or publicly owned property.

Schedule

Residential Streets:
Spring: April-June (Following last snow)
Fall: September/October (before leaves fall)

Highway Maintenance:
US23/US42 April
US23/US42 July
US23/US42 (Before Fair) September
US23/US42 November

Downtown & Special Events:
Downtown Business District Twice/Month
Memorial Day Before/After
Fourth of July Before/After
Veteran’s Day Before/After
First Fridays Before/After
Car Show Before/After
All Horse Parade Before/After

Special Duty:
As required.