West Colfax street sweeping schedule
Street sweeping in West Colfax happens during the second and third weeks of the month, from April through November[2]. The exact day depends on the posted rule for your block.
The two sides of one block often have different sweeping days[4]. Posted rules include the second or third Tuesday through Friday, depending on the block[1].
Reading the sign on your block
Look for the red-and-white sign on your block. It states which side of the street is swept and on what day[3]. The sign applies only to the curb it faces[4].
The sign on your block is the law. Hours are not always listed in city records, so check the physical pole to confirm when the restriction begins and ends[1].
Remaining 2026 dates in West Colfax
The table below shows the remaining 2026 street-sweeping dates for common rules in West Colfax, based on the city’s posted signs. These dates skip city holidays and fall within the April–November season[2].
| Posted rule | Share | Dates left in 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| third Tuesday of the month | 16% | Tue Sep 15Tue Oct 20Tue Nov 17 |
| third Wednesday of the month | 16% | Wed Sep 16Wed Oct 21Wed Nov 18 |
| second Wednesday of the month | 15% | Wed Oct 14 |
| second Tuesday of the month | 14% | Tue Oct 13Tue Nov 10 |
| third Thursday of the month | 11% | Thu Sep 17Thu Oct 15Thu Nov 19 |
| second Friday of the month | 9% | Fri Oct 9Fri Nov 13 |
| second Thursday of the month | 9% | Thu Oct 8Thu Nov 12 |
| third Friday of the month | 9% | Fri Sep 18Fri Oct 16Fri Nov 20 |
1040 sweeping signs on record in West Colfax; 1 carry less common rules not shown. Dates skip city holidays.
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Reminders
You can sign up for free reminders from Denver Broomsday or the city’s own alert system to learn when to move your car the night before and the morning of a sweep[4].
Questions people ask
What day is street sweeping in West Colfax?
It depends on your block and the side of the street. Most signs in West Colfax name the second or third Tuesday through Friday of the month[1].
Is street sweeping every month in West Colfax?
Street sweeping runs from April through November. There are no residential sweeps on city holidays, and no posted winter schedule[2].
What happens if I don’t move my car for street sweeping in West Colfax?
Cars parked on the side being swept may be ticketed for $50 and possibly relocated[3]. Parking enforcement can occur even if a sweeper truck does not arrive[4].
Sources
Every cited sentence above points here. These are human-written sources; this site adds no facts of its own beyond the sign counts and dates.
- Denver Open Data Catalog, sign inventory and statistical neighborhoods — City and County of Denver
- Street Sweeping — Denver Department of Transportation and Infrastructure
- Denver, beware: Street sweeping starts Wednesday — Denverite · Paolo Zialcita · 2026-03-31
- Tickets, Towing & Disputes — City and County of Denver