INDIANAPOLIS – As many residents continue to work from home or simply go out less, the Indianapolis Department of Public Works (Indy DPW) asks that motorists to move their vehicles from on-street parking before their scheduled street sweeping shift.
Moving vehicles during scheduled street sweeping allows sweepers to get as close to the curb as possible to remove all dirt and debris, completely cleaning the street.
If residents forget to move their vehicle prior to their scheduled sweeping day, vehicles will not be towed or cited. Currently only marked thoroughfares within the combined sewer area are being swept on a publicized schedule.
Residents that are unsure if their road is part of the street sweeping program or when their street is scheduled to be swept can find more information at indy.gov/sweep. Only major thoroughfares are being swept at this time; the program has not expanded to residential streets.
The street sweeping program is one way Indy DPW is working to preserve public roadways and local waterways by removing salt, litter, gravel and other debris from roads. It also protects water quality by removing dirt and surface debris, minimizing the burden on the treatment process.