Department of Streets and Sanitation – 7th Division – Chicago, IL

Streets and Sanitation – 7th Division

The facility located at 2300 West 52nd Street serves as the 7th Division Office for the City of Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation (DSS). This location acts as a critical operational hub for the 52nd & Oakley Yard, coordinating essential city services for the surrounding South Side neighborhoods. The DSS is one of the largest non-emergency departments in the city, responsible for maintaining the physical environment and ensuring sanitation standards.

Key Services

This division office manages the deployment of crews and equipment for a variety of tasks:

• Refuse Collection: Coordinating daily garbage and recycling pickup for residential properties with four or fewer units.
• Snow Removal: Serving as a dispatch point for snow plows and salt spreaders during winter storms to clear main arterials and side streets.
• Street Sweeping: Managing seasonal street sweeping schedules to keep neighborhood streets free of debris.
• Rodent Control: Residents can report issues, which are then addressed by abatement teams dispatched from division hubs.

Resident Interaction

While most services are requested via the City’s 311 system, the Division Office provides a local point of contact for ward superintendents who monitor their specific sections for sanitation needs. Residents typically do not visit this facility for administrative business (like paying tickets), but may contact the office regarding specific missed pickups or local sanitation violations.