East Colfax street sweeping schedule
Street sweeping in East Colfax happens from April through November, once a month, on a schedule posted on red-and-white signs on each block[1]. The third week of the month is the most common, but the exact day depends on your block.
The two sides of one block often sweep on different days[2]. Posted rules in this neighborhood fall on the third Tuesday through Friday of the month, depending on the block[4].
Reading the sign on your block
Look for the red-and-white sign on your block. It lists the sweeping day and time for that side of the street. The sign on your block is the law[4].
Hours are not always listed in the city’s inventory, so check the physical sign. If it shows a time, the restriction only applies then. If no time is posted, the rule may apply all day[4].
Remaining 2026 dates in East Colfax
The table below shows the remaining 2026 street sweeping dates for the most common rules in East Colfax. These dates already skip city holidays and reflect the posted monthly pattern. The sign on your block is the law[4].
| Posted rule | Share | Dates left in 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| third Wednesday of the month | 39% | Wed Sep 16Wed Oct 21Wed Nov 18 |
| third Tuesday of the month | 39% | Tue Sep 15Tue Oct 20Tue Nov 17 |
| third Thursday of the month | 8% | Thu Sep 17Thu Oct 15Thu Nov 19 |
| third Friday of the month | 7% | Fri Sep 18Fri Oct 16Fri Nov 20 |
962 sweeping signs on record in East Colfax; 66 carry less common rules not shown. Dates skip city holidays.
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Reminders
You can sign up for free reminders from Denver Broomsday or the city’s own service. Both read the posted signs on your block and send alerts the night before and morning of the sweep[2].
Questions people ask
When is street sweeping in East Colfax?
From April through November, on the third Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday of the month, depending on your block and side of the street[1].
What day is street sweeping on my block in East Colfax?
The red-and-white sign on your block tells you the exact day and time for that side of the street. The two sides often have different days[2].
Do I have to move my car for street sweeping in East Colfax?
Yes, if your car is parked on the side being swept during the posted hours, it may be ticketed[3]. Move the car and you keep the fifty.
Sources
Every cited sentence above points here. These are human-written sources; this site adds no facts of its own beyond the sign counts and dates.
- Street Sweeping — Denver Department of Transportation and Infrastructure
- Tickets, Towing & Disputes — City and County of Denver
- Denver, beware: Street sweeping starts Wednesday — Denverite · Paolo Zialcita · 2026-03-31
- Denver Open Data Catalog, sign inventory and statistical neighborhoods — City and County of Denver