Street Sweeping

Every spring City streets are swept to remove the sanding material that has been spread on the streets over the winter. The main thoroughfares are swept first, and then we move into the residential areas.

Spring 2024 Sweeping Order

The annual street sweeping program will begin on Sunday, April 7, weather permitting. Overnight work will begin on medians and boulevards, and is expected to take approximately four weeks to complete.

Downtown and residential sweeping is expected to begin Sunday, May 5 and Monday, May 6.  Watch for No Parking signs in your neighbourhood and sign up for Notify Red Deer to get an alert before street sweeping begins in your area.

* Street sweeping is weather dependent and subject to change. For this reason, residents are encouraged to sign up for Notify Red Deer and download the app to receive timely updates before parking restrictions take affect in your area. Visit the link at the bottom of this page for more information on this service.

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Questions? Call Parks & Public Works at 403-342-8238.

What you need to know

  • "No Parking" signs are placed on the streets a minimum of 12 hours before work begins. Watch for these signs in your area. Vehicles left parked on signed streets will be ticketed and towed.
  • All curb ramps, basketball hoops and other objects must be removed from City streets.
  • You can help by sweeping debris from the sidewalks in front of your house on to the road.
  • If your cart collection day is the same as your street sweeping day, put your carts out as you usually would, our teams will take care of the rest. 
  • Be sure to stay a safe distance from sweepers, obey construction signs, and slow down when passing maintenance workers. Your patience and cooperation is greatly appreciated.

Notify Red Deer Digital Button 150 x 150How to stay informed

Sign up for Street Sweeping updates with Notify Red Deer! Help us get all the nooks and crannies by knowing when to move your car off the street. Receive updates by text, phone, email, or now through app notifications! Click here to learn more and sign up!