It is difficult for sweepers to operate effectively after a snowfall. Sweeping may be delayed, but we will complete the street sweeping schedule once conditions improve. Rain generally will not impact operations.
Regular street sweeping occurs throughout the year in Midland. Crews work around the clock to clear debris and dust from roads, bike lanes and major pathways, making them cleaner and safer for all modes of transportation. When you see Town equipment, keep a safe distance (15 meters away) and slow down when driving.
2026 Spring Street Sweeping
The annual spring sweeping program removes sand used throughout winter road maintenance. Spring street sweeping activities in Midland begin as soon as weather conditions permit. Inclement weather may result in delays, with sweeping resuming once conditions improve.
The spring street sweeping program will soon be underway! Subscribe to Community Advisories to be notified when the program begins and stay tuned to this webpage for 2026 sweeping updates.
Schedule
Sweeping order follows Minimum Maintenance Standards road classifications (Priority & Secondary roads). Sand removal starts with the downtown area and Town parking lots, then arterial roads throughout Midland, then residential Town streets. Crews start downtown (Zone 1) and then move into other sweeping zones. Timely updates are posted on this webpage to let residents know the zone in which activity is currently taking place.
Street sweeping is generally done during daytime hours between 8am and midnight (weekdays), with some activities taking place overnight.
Process
During sweeping, staff use blowers to remove the sand from boulevards and sidewalks to the road where the sweepers then sweep the sand. The material is loaded into tandem dump trucks to haul the sand away.
How you can help
Please avoid parking on the street during the street sweeping program if possible. Street sweepers will sweep around parked vehicles and keep track of missed locations. We will attempt to revisit the area at the end of the sweeping schedule. However, we cannot guarantee that crews will be able to return at a later date.
Know your Zone
Use the spring cleanup map to know what zone you are in.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will street sweeping continue if it rains or snows?
Why does street sweeping sometimes take place overnight?
Overnight crews work to clear debris and dust from downtown, municipal lots following the winter season to ensure areas are safe. With less traffic and fewer vehicles on the roads at night this makes the operation safer for staff and motorists. It also reduces the issue of dust debris with fewer pedestrians out and about at that time. We understand that extra noise at night can be a concern and we apologize for any inconvenience. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
What is the artwork on the side of the street sweeper?
The Keep Midland Clean artwork on the side of the smaller street sweeper is a prize winner for a colouring contest that happened during one of the Town's annual Public Works Palooza events.