Camden County Government, NJ offers a free Senior Snow Removal Program for qualifying elderly (65+) and disabled residents, using Dept. of Corrections crews to clear snow from driveways/walkways after storms, but it requires residents to call after each event to request service (856-783-4808 ext. 5035); crews work during daylight (8AM-3PM) and don’t supply salt.
How the Program Works:
Eligibility: Seniors (65+) and people with disabilities who live in Camden County.
Activation: Only after at least 4 inches of snow has fallen and stopped.
Requesting Service: You must call after each snowfall to request help: 856-783-4808, ext. 5035.
Service Details: Crews clear sidewalks and driveways during daylight (8 AM – 3 PM) in the order calls are received.
What’s Provided: Shoveling/plowing (equipment provided by Dept. of Corrections).
What’s Not Provided: Salt or ice melt; residents can supply their own for crews to spread.
Restrictions: No guaranteed arrival times, and contact/gifts between crews and residents are prohibited.