FAQs • Pueblo, CO • CivicEngage

Why didn’t the sweeper pick up ALL of the leaves on my street?: Street sweepers are not designed to pick up large quantities of leaves. Large quantities of leaves will clog sweeper brooms, spreading leaves over a large area of the street.

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Public Works - Street Sweeping

Keeping the roadway in front of your house free from large objects and obstructions is the best way to assist street sweeping crews’ cleanup efforts.

Remove large sticks and branches from the roadway in front of your house. They will clog and jam the sweepers operating system. Sweeper operators must avoid large piles of debris that can hide heavy objects, which can damage the sweeper.
Properly trim your trees and shrubs so the sweeper can clean next to the curb. Trees should be trimmed twelve feet above the street and gutter to avoid damaging sweeping equipment.
Remove grass or weeds that grow in the gutter. This will reduce debris in front of your house and will improve water runoff during rainstorms.
Drivers and cyclists Should keep a safe distance between themselves and the sweeper at all times. Try to avoid maneuvering around the sweepers. Drivers should give street sweepers plenty of room and only pass when safe to do so.
Always keep children and pets a safe distance from the sweepers. Do not ride, run or play near the sweepers.

2. Why are there dump trucks parked near my house?: It is common that dump trucks will accompany sweepers due to the large amount of debris being collected. In order to be most efficient while sweeping, the street sweepers will dump into the trucks, so they do not need to drive to the waste stockpile area multiple times a day.

3. What are the regular hours of service for street sweeping?: Most street sweeping is conducted between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Except for holidays and weekends. The Business/Night Route runs from 3:30 a.m. till 12:00 noon. Except for holidays and weekends.

4. How can I request a specific area be swept?: If you see debris in the street creating an immediate hazard contact Public Works Department during normal business hours (Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm)

5. Why didn’t the sweeper pick up ALL of the leaves on my street?: Street sweepers are not designed to pick up large quantities of leaves. Large quantities of leaves will clog sweeper brooms, spreading leaves over a large area of the street.