The City of Mount Carmel’s sweeping schedule is seasonal. Dates and times may vary depending on equipment availability, inclement weather, and unforeseen staff disruptions, such as emergency repair responses.
For up-to-date information about sweeping in your area, watch for notifications on street sweeping!
Why It Is Necessary to Sweep Streets
Besides the beautification benefits of street sweeping, the city’s Street Sweeping Program is designed to remove sand, small gravel, natural debris, and chemicals from city streets. Street sweeping helps prevent stormwater system backups and meet federal requirements to keep contaminates out of streams and rivers.
Street Sweeping Resources
The city operates 1 three-wheel sweepers and 1 vacuum truck.
Sweeping operation concentrates on residential streets when they are typically less congested with parked cars. Neighborhoods are usually swept from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The sweeping operation concentrates on the busier arterial and collector streets when those streets are less busy normally between 5 a.m. to 7 a.m.
How You Can Help
Remove your car from the street the days street sweeping is scheduled in your area. If the schedule changes, repeat the first step – watch for notices and check this page.
