Alternate Side & Signed Complete Street Sweeping Program

While routine street sweeping takes place throughout the city of Charleston, several downtown neighborhoods participate in the Alternate Side and Signed Complete Street Sweeping Program. Street sweeping is an important function for street maintenance and stormwater infrastructure since debris and litter can clog drains, leading to increased flooding. For the program to be effective, residents must move their cars from one side of the street to the other as indicated by signage, observing street sweeping times.

Ticketing and Towing

Failure to move your car appropriately during street sweeping will result in a $45 ticket. Some neighborhoods also enforce towing. 

• If your car has been towed, there will be a $130 fee in addition to the $45 ticket. If your vehicle is left overnight at Jenning's Towing, you may incur storage fees.
• Jenning's Towing has contracted with the City of Charleston to tow vehicles during street sweeping. Their phone number is 843-554-6385. 
• To pay a parking ticket, click here.

Downtown neighborhood associations interested in this program may submit a written request to the Neighborhood Services Manager at 2 George Street, Suite 3600, Charleston, SC 29401. 

Street Sweeping Calendar

Check out the 2023 Street Sweeping calendar here!

NotifyMe Alerts

Sign up for NotifyMe to receive reminder emails and text reminders the night before and morning of your neighborhood's street sweeping.