There's no single citywide schedule for street sweeping in Los Angeles — it's set block by block, sometimes even side-of-street by side-of-street. That's exactly why "when is street sweeping on my street" is one of the most-searched parking questions in LA. Here's where to find the answer, starting with the official sources and ending with the fastest one.
The official sources
Two city resources publish the raw sweeping schedule:
- StreetsLA's street sweeping page — the Bureau of Street Services' own lookup, searchable by address.
- LADOT enforces against the same posted routes and signs, since street-sweeping citations are a parking violation under their jurisdiction.
Both are legitimate, authoritative places to start — the data on the sign, on StreetsLA's site, and in Curbswap all traces back to the same city-published sweeping routes. Local outlets point readers to the same lookup, too — The Eastsider runs its own street-sweeping-schedule roundup for exactly this reason.
The faster way: Curbswap's own lookup
Go to curbswap.app/parking-rules, type your street address or ZIP (or tap "Use my current location"), and you'll instantly get your block's exact sweeping day, time window, and next scheduled sweep — same official data, in one search, with no separate city site to navigate. No sign-up, no download required to check.
If you're already out and about, the same lookup lives inside the Curbswap app, so you can check any address on the go — before you park, not after you've found a ticket on your windshield. And unlike a plain lookup, it's the same app that can set a reminder or move the car for you (more on that below) — the city tools stop at "here's your schedule."
Confirm against the sign on your block
The posted sign is still the legal source of truth, so it's worth a glance before you rely on any tool — ours included. A typical sign reads something like "No Parking / 8 AM – 10 AM / Tuesday / Street Sweeping." Watch for:
- Stacked signs — sweeping rules often sit above or below permit or time-limit signs. All of them apply.
- Temporary postings. Film shoots, construction, and utility work can add a "No Parking" sign with as little as 24–72 hours' notice, and those don't always make it into any database (including ours) right away.
- Side-of-street differences — always check the sign nearest your car, not the one across the road.
What the schedule actually means
Once you know your day and window — say, "1st & 3rd Tuesday, 8–10 AM" — a few things trip people up:
- Biweekly, not weekly, is common. Most residential routes sweep twice a month (either the 1st/3rd or 2nd/4th week), not every week.
- Each side of the street can differ. It's common for two sides of the same block to be on different days — Curbswap's lookup returns the rule for your exact address, but the posted sign is still the final word for your specific side.
- The window is enforced whether or not the sweeper shows up. Citations are tied to the posted time, not the truck's actual arrival.
For the full breakdown of how the citywide system works — schedule logic, sign-reading, and why it's the top ticket source in LA — see our complete street sweeping guide.
Get a reminder before your window opens
Once your car is added in the Curbswap app, tap Remind me on the Parking Rules screen and we'll send a push notification ahead of your next sweep — the evening before, or 1–2 hours out, your choice. It's tied to the same address lookup, so there's no separate schedule to register or re-check.
What to do once you know your day
Knowing your schedule only helps if you act on it:
- Set a Curbswap reminder (above) or a recurring alarm if you're not on the app yet.
- Know a legal backup spot on a different sweeping cycle, in case you can't move your car back before your own window reopens.
- Re-check after any time away. Routes and temporary postings do change — a quick re-search on curbswap.app/parking-rules confirms nothing's shifted.
- Automate the last mile. A reminder still requires you to go outside and move the car — often before 8 AM. If your schedule is unpredictable, that's the part worth removing entirely.
That last step is the whole reason Curbswap exists. Subscribe, and a vetted Curbswap driver relocates your car to a legal spot before your sweeping window opens and sends photo + GPS proof — no alarm, no walk outside, nothing to remember.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find out when street sweeping is on my street in LA?
You can look it up on StreetsLA's official site, or get the same answer faster at curbswap.app/parking-rules (or in the Curbswap app) — same city-published data, one search box. Always confirm against the posted sign on your block, which is the legal source of truth.
Is street sweeping in LA every week or every other week?
It depends on the route — most residential blocks sweep biweekly (1st/3rd or 2nd/4th week of the month), though some sweep weekly. Curbswap's lookup returns your specific pattern for your address.
Can I get a reminder before street sweeping in my area?
Yes. Add your car in the Curbswap app and tap "Remind me" on the Parking Rules screen for a push notification the evening before or a couple hours ahead of your posted window — your choice of lead time.
Do both sides of the street sweep on the same day?
Not always. It's common for each side of the same block to have a different sweeping day — always check the sign closest to where your car is actually parked.
