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1. What time of year does street sweeping start? How long will it take?

The official start date changes every year depending on the weather.

It typically beings in mid to late April after all the snow/ice has melted and temperatures stay above 0 degrees Celsius.

Additionally, schedules also consider time for equipment maintenance and weather delays (rain and/or snow events).

Chestermere has over 110 kilometres of roadways. For comparison – that is roughly the same distance as driving between Chestermere and Canmore. Considering both sides of the road will be swept, this doubles the length to over 220 kilometres!

It takes about 9 weeks to sweep both directions of the roadway and all curbs, gutters, and medians.

Check the City’s website at chestermere.ca/sweeping and follow the City’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages for street sweeping updates.

Last updated: March 18, 2021

2. Where can I find the street sweeping zone map?

The street sweeping zone map may be viewed on chestermere.ca/sweeping under the ‘Street Sweeping Map’ tab.

Click here for the full sized PDF map.

Last Updated: March 18, 2021

3. I saw the sweepers working on my street even though it is not our scheduled week, why?

Sweepers may visit an area prior to their scheduled dates, often to get a head start on large material (gravel) bulk sweeping.

This is done to remove material from high traffic areas, the middle of the street, along curbs/gutters, and around medians.

Doing so limits traffic interruptions, and increases cost and operational efficiency.

You are not required to move your vehicle unless signage is posted and it is your area’s scheduled week for sweeping.

Last updated: March 18, 2021 

4. Why is one zone scheduled ahead of another zone?

Street sweeping schedules are reviewed and adjusted as needed. If a zone was last for a couple years, it may get moved ahead in future years.

Chestermere Blvd and the commercial areas are usually completed first as these are our highest traffic and most visible areas. The team often works evenings and weekends to limit traffic interruptions in these areas when they are being completed.

Additionally, schedules also consider time for equipment maintenance and weather delays (rain and/or snow events).

Last Updated: March 18, 2021

5. I live in a new community. Why has my street not been swept?

Communities that are new construction are the responsibility of the developer to maintain.

The street sweeping zone map has areas under developer control labeled.

Please contact the developer for your area for all roads-related inquires, including street sweeping. 

Last updated: April 22, 2021

6. My curbside collection for blue, green, and/or black bin is scheduled for the same time as street sweeping, what do I do?

Please continue to put your bins out on their regularly scheduled day.

Roads and Environmental Services teams are coordinating to limit sweeping in your area on collection days.

Find out more about curbside collection at chestermere.ca/recycle.

Last updated: March 18, 2021

7. What time of day do sweepers operate?

Street sweepers operate Monday – Friday from 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM, excluding holidays.

Crews may operate in the evening to complete major roadways and commercials areas. This is done to limit traffic disruptions and increase operational efficiency. 

Last Updated: March 18, 2021

8. What should I do when I see street sweeping signs posted in my area?

Signage is posted a minimum of 24 hours in advance of crews starting street sweeping.

There are a few things you can do to help sweepers pick up the most materials possible when they are in your area:

• Remove all obstacles from the roadway such as driveway ramps, toys, basketball hoops etc. to allow the street sweeper to get as close as possible to the curb.
• Please ensure all vehicles, including trailers and RV’s, are moved from the street for the week your street is scheduled.

Keep in mind, if you do not move your vehicle, the street sweepers will go around your vehicle. 

During final inspection at the end of the week – any areas not completed due to unmoved vehicles or other obstacles will not swept.

If the vehicle is not moved by the end of the week, you may be ticketed ($75 fine) - as per Bylaw 011-13.

Last updated: March 18, 2021 

9. When can I move my vehicle back on to the street?

Street sweepers operate Monday – Friday from 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM, excluding holidays.

Please keep vehicles and other objects off the street each day during the hours listed above when scheduled.

Check the schedule and more information at chestermere.ca/sweeping.

Last Updated: April 22, 2021

10. How is the COVID-19 pandemic affecting the street sweeping program?

Factors such as the weather already affect the street sweeping program.

COVID-19 is an additional factor in all of our lives, including at Community Operations and the Roads team.

Staff are taking extra precautions such as:

• sanitizing all equipment touch points before and after every use.
• wearing masks when physical distancing is not possible.
• cross training operators from different departments to operate essential equipment.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we adjust to new requirements during this time.

Last updated: March 18, 2021

11. Why does street sweeping take so long?

There are over 110 kilometres of roads in Chestermere. It takes at least 2 passes in each direction to clean the road, curbs, medians, and gutters properly. For comparison – that is roughly the same distance as driving round trip between Chestermere and Canmore.

Neighbourhoods vary in density and size. Where possible, they are broken up into zones to reflect about one week of time.

Additionally, schedules are also designed to factor in buffer time for weather delays, equipment maintenance, and daily sweeper unloading.

Last Updated: March 18, 2021