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Snow Removal Assistance

If you have a street that needs additional snow removal, please fill out and submit the Snow Removal Assistance form. The information submitted is immediately sent to the City’s Department of Public Works personnel.

  • Please let us know how to contact you if we need to reach you.
  • If available, upload pictures of the area that needs snow removal (up to 5 images).
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    Accepted file types: jpg, png, heic, , Max. file size: 128 MB, Max. files: 5.
    • If the snow removal is at a street corner, or at an address other than the one you listed above, please enter that information here.

    DPW Snow Storm Tips

    The Department of Public Works has listed some storm tips for a stress-free snow cleanup. Following these simple guidelines will help ensure snow and ice free roads and ample parking spaces after the storm.

    • The Public Works plow drivers must push all snow to the curb. As a result your driveway aprons are sure to be blocked by the pushed snow.
    • Please understand that we take no delight in doing this but again, we must push all snow to the curb.
    • Wherever possible, please remove all parked vehicles from the street.
    • During the storm the plows must keep all streets open for Police, Fire, Ambulances and OEM personnel.
    • The plows will be on every street – you must be patient.
    • Please remove all cars from designated Snow Emergency Streets to avoid being towed.
    • Do NOT blow or shovel snow into the street. This causes ice mounds that will survive long after the storm has passed.
    • Do NOT save your parking space with personal items or garbage cans.
    • Resident cooperation is essential!

    Grass Clippings Reminder

    The following Ordinance has been adopted as mandated by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). Prepared by the Linden Department of Community Services, Division of Engineering & Department of Public Works.

    Click here to view and/or download the Grass Clippings Reminder.

    • It is illegal to blow grass/lawn clippings into the street
    • According to Ordinance 49-79, it is a violation to sweep, rake, blow or otherwise place yard waste, unless the yard waste is containerized, in the street.
    • Professional Lawn services and residents can be cited for violations of these rules.
    • If you have someone mow you lawn, remind them to dispose of grass clippings appropriately, or you will pay twice for their service and the citation
    • City of Linden Public Works will collect grass clippings in a sturdy container labeled GRASS, of in a paper bag. Do not mix twigs, branches, rocks, or dirt with grass clippings. Clippings in PLASTIC bags will not be collected. Click here to view your Collection Schedule.

    Important Reminder from Linden DPW

    The Department of Public Works will be closed on Monday, September 4th, in observance of Labor Day. There will be NO trash collection or grass collection this week!

    This closure will affect the following schedule changes for the rest of the week:

    • Brown cart – paper & cardboard materials will be collected on Tuesday, September 5th in Districts 1, 2, 3, 9 and 10.
    • Brown cart – paper & cardboard materials will be collected on Wednesday, September 6th in Districts 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.    
    • All Business garbage collection will also be on Wednesday, September 6th.
    • Garbage collection for Districts 1, 2, 3, 9 and 10 will be on Thursday, September 7th.
    • Garbage collection for Districts 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 will be on Friday, September 8th.
    • There will be NO trash collection or grass collection this week.

    Public Works Week

    May 21 through May 27 is National Public Works Week. During this week, let’s all acknowledge and recognize the constant hard work that our Public Works team performs for Linden residents all year!

    Click here to download the National Public Works Week flyer.

    Do you have a compliment or something nice to say to our Public Works team? If so, then please feel free to fill out the form below.

    • If we need to contact you, we will call or text you at this number.
    • Remember, this giveaway is for Linden residents only. Proof of residency is required.