Snow Removal

Overview

Our Public Works Department strives to make driving safer and easier in snowy weather. Depending on the duration and amount of snowfall, township trucks may plow your street several times. As snow rolls off our plows, it sometimes accumulates in driveway aprons. Please understand that this is unavoidable and it is the homeowner's responsibility to clear it.  

Helpful Tips For Snow Removal

  • Remove the following items from the street in front of your home: Trash/recyclable containers, Portable basketball backboard systems.
  • Do not park cars on the street (where possible) from 1 hour after the snow has continuously fallen until 8 hours after the snow has stopped. This speeds the removal process and prevents cars from being plowed in.
  • If possible, wait until the township trucks have cleared your street completely before cleaning your driveway.
  • Shovel and/or blow snow onto the lawn, not into the street.
  • Shovel snow to the right side of your driveway (facing the street) to minimize the amount of snow entering your driveway.
  • To ensure the safety of pedestrians, residents must remove snow from sidewalks following a snow fall. Please remember that children are walking to schools and bus stops all over town.

In the event of deep snow, please shovel around your mailbox and fire hydrants near your house for your safety and your neighbors' safety. The MPWC encourages an “Adopt-A-Hydrant” program to keep access open in cases of emergency. Find more information at  http://mpwc.com/adopt-a-hydrant/

Not All Roads Are Plowed By Pennsauken Public Works

All County roads are maintained by the Camden County Public Works Department. Contact them at (856) 566-2980.