Why does Douglas County sweep its streets?

• Douglas County provides street sweeping to:

• Remove sand and debris that can cause unsafe conditions for motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians.
• Remove particulate matter to improve air quality locally and meet metro-area air quality standards.
• Improve water quality by removing debris before it can enter storm sewers and drainageways. 

When are streets swept?

• Arterial roadways within the urbanized areas of the County are swept after each snowstorm throughout the winter.
• Arterial roadways are swept at other times of the year as required.  The normal interval for sweeping arterial roadways is every 2-3 weeks.
• Residential and collector streets are swept once in the spring and again in the fall. 
  
• Sweeping in Highlands Ranch residential neighborhoods will begin April 4, 2011.  Douglas County Public Works would like to remind residents to remove the vehicles from the curbs so that we may remove the sand and debris from all areas. 

What residents can do to assist?

Residents can assist street sweepers by removing vehicles and other obstructions from the street.  Signs are placed at the entrance to subdivisions the day before sweeping is scheduled to occur.  Residents can also assist by not blowing grass clippings, leaves and debris in the street.

If you would like to report excess roadway debris, please call 303.660.7480 or to fill out an online request.