Do I need a permit to plow or haul snow in New Jersey?
Plowing a private lot does not normally need a permit; what towns regulate is where the snow goes and how fast the sidewalk is cleared.
Hauling snow off site and dumping it is where rules can apply, especially near streams, wetlands and storm drains, because melting piles carry salt and debris with them.
We are not aware of any town we serve that requires a permit or contractor registration to plow. When snow has to be hauled away, we use trucking companies that deliver it to facilities approved to accept snow under NJDEP rules.
More on sidewalks & nj town rules
- How long do I have to clear my sidewalk after it snows in New Jersey?
- Who is responsible for clearing the sidewalk in front of a business in NJ?
- Can my town fine me for not clearing the sidewalk?
- Can my plow contractor push snow into the street?
- Is rock salt banned on sidewalks anywhere in New Jersey?
- Who is responsible for snow removal at a commercial property, the landlord or the tenant?
From JRW Services LLC, commercial snow and ice management across Sussex, Passaic, Bergen, Morris and Warren counties, NJ. All answers
Need this handled at your property?
Call (973) 459-0074 or send the form, and we will walk the site and put it in writing before the first storm.