University Street Sweeping Schedule
Street sweeping in University happens from April through November, once a month. The second week of the month is the most common, but the exact day varies by block and side of the street[1].
The city's sign inventory shows the second Tuesday through Friday are the most frequent days, with some blocks swept on the first Wednesday. The sign on your block is the law[3].
Reading the sign on your block
Look for the red-and-white sign on your block. It lists the sweeping day for that side of the street. The two sides of one block often have different days[2].
The sign may include hours, but even if it doesn’t, the restriction applies all day. The physical sign on your block is the law, regardless of what online sources say[3].
Remaining 2026 dates in University
The table below shows the remaining 2026 street sweeping dates for the most common rules in University, based on the city's posted signs. These dates already skip city holidays. Move the car and you keep the fifty[4].
| Posted rule | Share | Dates left in 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| second Wednesday of the month | 32% | Wed Oct 14 |
| second Tuesday of the month | 26% | Tue Oct 13Tue Nov 10 |
| second Friday of the month | 18% | Fri Oct 9Fri Nov 13 |
| second Thursday of the month | 13% | Thu Oct 8Thu Nov 12 |
| first Wednesday of the month | 10% | Wed Oct 7Wed Nov 4 |
291 sweeping signs on record in University; 3 carry less common rules not shown. Dates skip city holidays.
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Reminders
You can sign up for free reminders through Denver Broomsday or the city’s own alert system. Both read the posted signs for your block and send alerts the night before and morning of the sweep[2].
Questions people ask
When is street sweeping in University, Denver?
From April through November, once a month. The second week is most common, but the exact day depends on your block and side of the street. The sign on your block is the law[1].
What day is street sweeping on my block in University?
The day depends on the red-and-white sign posted on your block. The two sides of the street may sweep on different days. Check the sign on your curb[2].
Is street sweeping canceled on holidays in University?
Yes, street sweeping is not conducted on city holidays. The remaining 2026 holidays are October 12, November 11, and November 26. Posted sweep dates already reflect these cancellations[1].
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 Open Data Catalog, sign inventory and statistical neighborhoods — City and County of Denver
- Denver, beware: Street sweeping starts Wednesday — Denverite · Paolo Zialcita · 2026-03-31