Street Armor
Help and support
Something not working, or a schedule that does not match the sign on your block? Write to us and we will look at it.
It helps to include the street, the block, what the sign says (a photo is perfect), and whether you are on iPhone or Android.
Common questions
When is street cleaning season in Boston?
Most Boston streets are swept from April 1 to November 30. A smaller set of streets, including much of the North End and some downtown blocks, is swept year-round. Each street page here says which applies.
What does "2nd & 4th Thursday" mean?
It counts the weekday within the month. The 2nd Thursday is the second Thursday of that month, not the Thursday of the second week. Street Armor does this math for you.
How do I know if I am on the odd or even side?
Look at the house numbers on your side of the street. Street Armor works it out from your location and the direction you are facing when you photograph the sign, and asks you to confirm when it is not sure.
Is sweeping cancelled on holidays?
The city cancels sweeping on some holidays. Street Armor checks the City of Boston holiday list and skips those days, so it does not wake you up for a sweep that is not coming.
Does Street Armor cost anything?
No. Street Armor is free, with no ads, no account and no tracking. There is an optional tip jar if it saves you a ticket.
Where does the schedule data come from?
From the City of Boston "Street Sweeping Schedules" open dataset on Analyze Boston. The posted sign on your block is always the final word, which is why the app reads the sign itself.
I did not get the reminder.
Check that notifications are allowed for Street Armor in your phone settings. The app shows a warning on the result screen when it cannot deliver a reminder. On Android, also check that battery optimization is not blocking the app.
The app picked the wrong side of the street.
Side detection is a suggestion. Tap the side on the result screen to switch between odd and even, and the reminder updates.
How do I delete my data?
Everything Street Armor knows is stored on your phone. Deleting the app deletes all of it. See the privacy policy for details.