Long Beach officials announced Wednesday they will again be citing drivers for failing to move their cars on street sweeping days starting Monday.

Officials didn’t cite drivers for nine weeks because of state and county stay-at-home orders.

Street sweepers have continued operations where they could over the last two months, but that hasn’t worked everywhere.

“In many neighborhoods, the lack of street sweeping access has led to an accumulation of sediment and debris that jeopardizes the City’s ability to meet national standards for clean waterways,” the city said in a press release.

Street sweeping collects trash and debris and prevents it from washing into the ocean and rivers. This is best done when cars are out of the path of the sweeper, according to the city. City employees have been placing reminders in multiple languages on vehicles that haven’t been moved during street sweeping hours, officials said.

The temporary parking lots, including the beach lots and some library lots, the city has provided for residents are still available citywide. Residents can get a permit and find a lot near them here.

Valerie Osier is the Social Media & Newsletter Manager for the Long Beach Post. Reach her at [email protected] or on Twitter @ValerieOsier