Street Sweeping

4 street sweepers, one Tymco, two Pelicans, one Global, in a row along a curbline, The city's street sweeping program is designed to remove pollutants such as oil, grease, nutrients and sediment from the roadway before entering the stormwater system in order to help improve water quality. It supports Norfolk's initiative for cleaner waterways by reducing pollution and nuisance flooding, minimizing stormwater runoff, and collecting approximately 6,682 tons of debris per year.

This service is not designed to take the place of regular homeowner yard and gutter responsibilities that are outlined in the Norfolk City Code. 

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Street Sweeping is back to a monthly schedule!

Use the Search by address tab to find your sweeping  day using your address.

Monthly schedule map

Inclement Weather MAKE-UP SCHEDULE
1st Tuesday, February 3, 2026                    Make-up Day - Monday, January 9

The City of Norfolk prides itself on having the most robust street sweeping program in Hampton Roads. We do encourage residents to support the efforts by keeping the curb adjacent to their property clean in between sweeping services. 

Maintaining the curb in front of your house ensures that rainwater may run, unimpeded, to the stormwater curb inlets, thereby reducing localized flooding.   This is a City Code and a requirement for property owners. 

Residents are also encouraged to move their vehicles away from the curb during sweeping days.  

Street Sweeping teams may be unable to sweep due to:

  • Construction and road closures
  • Freezing temperatures
  • Low hanging limbs
  • Mechanical/equipment issues
  • Rain or hazardous weather conditions
  • Vehicles parked beside curbs

*Missed days due to bad weather, equipment failures, or holidays will be made up on Mondays or Saturdays.   


Tips to help you assist Street Sweeping crews:

  • Do not place yard debris, grass clippings or blow/rake leaves into the street.
  • Remove any large limbs or other heavy debris from the gutter line.
  • Move vehicles from the street on scheduled sweeping days.