Spring street cleaning begins in the Twin Cities

Street sweeping season is upon us.

Why it matters: The twice-annual spring cleaning keeps our roads clean and protects storm sewer system and streams, lakes and river from excess debris and pollution.

• ❌ Plus: Residents who don't move their car when it's their block's turn risk getting ticketed or towed.

State of play: St. Paul's spring street sweeping operation starts today, and is expected to last about six weeks.

• Minneapolis is set to begin its schedule on Tuesday, April 22.

By the numbers St. Paul says it removed more than 21 million pounds of debris from its streets in 2023.

Between the lines: It's illegal to rake leaves and other waste from your yard or boulevard into the street before the vehicles come through.

The bottom line: Watch for signs telling you when it's time to move your car off the curb.