Environmental concerns We cite for street sweeping because of the importance of the service in cleaning neighborhoods, protecting our environment and because all residents pay for the service through their utility bills. Federal and state clean water regulations also require Anaheim and other cities to sweep streets and prevent pollution from reaching our oceans. When we see heavy rain, trash and debris make their way into our stormwater system, waterways and ultimately to the ocean, with pollution impacts for beaches and marine life. If you’ve ever seen tragic pictures of trash washed to the beach after heavy rain — that’s a big reason why we sweep. And that is something we all should be concerned about and work to prevent. Citations We don’t like having to cite vehicles for street sweeping. Citations are issued where signs are posted indicating “No Parking for Street Sweeping.” Signs are posted every 250 feet on main streets and are also at the entrances of neighborhoods. Street sweeping citations must be addressed within 21 calendar days of the issue date. For citation inquiries, call (888) 255-9711. To request an exemption for a disabled vehicle, call (714) 765-4444. Parking is a challenge in many neighborhoods, and we know what it’s like in some areas on street sweeping days. We thank everyone for making way for the street sweeper. In a perfect world, if everyone voluntarily moved vehicles to make way for street sweeping, that would be awesome. But, in the real world, that doesn’t happen without citations. Morning routes Monday through Thursday are from 8 a.m. to noon. Afternoon routes are from noon to 4 p.m. The street sweeper can come anytime during the hours of morning or afternoon routes. Should the sweeper come after noon on a morning route or after 4 p.m. on an afternoon route, there is no ticketing. The holiday street sweeping schedule can be found at Anaheim.net/ StreetSweeping. Sweeping in weather There are few times when street sweeping is canceled due to weather. With sunny, clear skies, of course, expect street sweeping to take place as scheduled. If windy, street sweeping will take place too. Yes, wind will blow more debris after we sweep. But sweeping during wind reduces the overall amount of windblown debris that would get to waterways. In light rain, expect street sweeping. Light rain actually helps minimize the use of water from our street sweeping trucks. Extended, heavy rain is about the only time we will cancel street sweeping. If we see large pools of water build up on streets, it can damage our trucks. For more, visit Anaheim.net/StreetSweeping We cite for street sweeping because of the importance of the service in cleaning neighborhoods, protecting our environment and because all residents pay for the service through their utility bills. 9 Summer–fall 2025 I ANAHEIM Service Inland debris washed to Huntington Beach: why we sweep By phone: (888) 255-9711 In person: City Hall, 201 S. Anaheim Blvd., First Floor Online: Anaheimepay.net
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