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The Department of Streets & Sanitation handles and average of one million service requests per year, each one making a difference in our communities.

Featured Services and Programs

Forestry

Tree Trimming, Dead or Damaged Trees, Tree Planting

Graffiti Removal

Graffiti Removal

Graffiti Removal

Rodent Abatement

Rodent Control

Rodent Baiting, Black Garbage Carts, Dead Animal Pick-Up

Garbage cart

Sanitation

Garbage Collection, Recycling, Street Sweeping

Street Operations

Street Operations

Snow Removal, Lot Cleaning, Weed Cutting

Traffic Services

Traffic Services

Vehicle Removal/Towing, Special Events Enforcement

Department Main Office

Streets and Sanitation (DSS)

Phone: 312.744.4611
Toll Free:
TTY: 311
Fax: 312.744.4737
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121 North LaSalle Street
Room 1107
Chicago, IL 60602
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