Snow plowing in Malden, MA: reserve your season pass
- 1 car$425
- 2 cars$550
- 3 cars or 75 ft+$750
12 plows included. $100 deposit holds your spot. Per plow: $55 / $70 / $95. We plow at 2 inches.
Malden snow rules you should know
- Parking
- Winter parking rules start with the first significant snowfall and run 24/7 until April 1. Park on the odd-numbered side of the street in odd years and the even side in even years (the 2025/2026 season was the odd side), with listed exceptions. When the city declares a Snow Emergency (announced at least four hours ahead), cars on main arteries are towed right away, and the page lists a $25 ticket for a Snow Emergency violation.
- Sidewalks
- Owners must clear the sidewalk next to their property. The clock starts when snow stops or the city declares the end of snow operations. Buildings with fewer than 5 units have 24 hours; businesses and buildings with 5 or more units have 12 hours. Clear 36 inches (42 preferred). The city flyer lists fines: for fewer than 5 units a warning, then $100, then $150; for commercial or 5+ units $100, $200, then $300.
- Alerts
- Malden Connect is the city's notification system for snow emergency and winter weather alerts (text, phone or email). Trash schedule changes come through the ReCollect app. Sign up or check.
Checked Oct 2026. Sources: cityofmalden.org/1052/Winter-Parking, cityofmalden.org/607/Winter-Weather-Central, cityofmalden.org/DocumentCenter/View/859/Malden-, accountportal.onsolve.net/MaldenConnect
We are not the town. Rules change, so confirm with Malden before a storm. All 43 towns: parking ban and snow emergency rules.
What the pass covers
- 12 plows for the season. Each plow is up to 6 inches of snow.
- We plow when 2 inches or more has fallen. What a 2-inch trigger means.
- You get a text when we start and when we finish.
Cost in Malden
| Driveway | Season pass | Per plow |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car | $425 | $55 |
| 2 cars | $550 | $70 |
| 3 cars or 75 ft+ | $750 | $95 |
The pass costs less than paying per plow once you need about 8 plows. Pay $100 now, the rest on December 1. Per push or seasonal · Cost calculator
Plowing a driveway in Malden
Malden is a dense city of about 5 square miles with more than 66,000 people. A city housing-plan presentation shows a mix of single-family houses, two-family houses and larger apartment buildings, and about half of the homes were built before 1940. Many driveways are short and narrow, and houses sit close together, so there is not much room to put plowed snow.
Winter parking is strict. From the first big snowfall until April 1, you may park only on the odd-numbered side of the street in odd years and on the even side in even years, with signed exceptions. When the city declares a Snow Emergency, cars on main arteries are towed. If you have a driveway, keep it clear so your car is not on the street when the city plows. City plows push snow to the side of the street, and it ends up at the end of your drive. On streets with cars parked on one side, that can mean a deep, hard bank in front of the driveways.
Winter sidewalks matter here too. Under Malden's ordinance, owners of buildings with fewer than five units have 24 hours after snow stops to clear their sidewalk, and businesses and larger buildings have 12. Fines apply after a warning. If you own a two- or three-family house, the same rule applies to you, so ask about driveway and sidewalk service together. Neighborhoods like Faulkner, Edgeworth, Linden and Maplewood have different street widths, so tell us the width of your drive when you ask for a price.
Neighborhoods and areas we serve
- Faulkner
- West End
- Edgeworth
- Linden
- Ferryway
- Forestdale
- Maplewood
- Belmont Hill
Good to know
- Malden is 5.1 square miles with 66,263 people in the 2020 census (Wikipedia).
- U.S. 1 runs through the city; Pleasant, Main, Salem, Highland and Ferry streets are major local roads (Wikipedia).
- Boojum Rock in the northwest corner is the city's highest point (Wikipedia).
- City Public Works phone is 781-397-7160 and the Parking Department is 781-397-7196 (cityofmalden.org).
How it works
Reserve
Pick your driveway size and pay the $100 deposit.
We confirm
We text you to confirm the driveway and where snow can go.
We plow at 2 in
You get a text when we start and when we finish.
Condos, landlords and small lots in Malden
Own a triple-decker, a condo association or a small lot in Malden? A season pass is for single homes. For buildings and lots we walk the site and send a written price. Landlords · Condo associations · Request a proposal
Questions about snow plowing in Malden
How much does snow plowing cost in Malden?
A season pass is $425 for a 1-car driveway, $550 for 2 cars and $750 for 3 cars or 75 ft+. Each covers 12 plows. Or pay per plow: $55, $70 or $95. The pass costs less once you need about 8 plows.
When do you plow in Malden?
We plow when 2 inches or more has fallen, once the snow stops. We do not promise a clock time because storms and routes vary. You get a text when we start and when we finish.
What happens after 12 plows?
Plows after the 12th are billed at the per-plow price for your driveway size: $55, $70 or $95.
Which side of the street can I park on in Malden in winter?
Malden uses odd-side parking in odd years and even-side parking in even years from the first significant snowfall until April 1, with signed exceptions. The 2025/2026 season was the odd side, so check the city page for 2026/2027.
How long do I have to shovel my sidewalk in Malden?
Homes with fewer than 5 units have 24 hours after snow stops or after the city declares the end of snow operations. Businesses and buildings with 5 or more units have 12 hours.
Do you plow shared drives for two- and three-family houses in Malden?
Malden has many two-family homes and buildings with several units. Tell us which units share the drive and who is paying when you ask for a price.
Also plowing near Malden
- Snow plowing in MelroseShares the northern border and similar older, close-set residential streets.
- Snow plowing in MedfordShares the western border along Salem Street and Medford Street.
- Snow plowing in EverettBorders Malden to the south with similar dense multi-family streets.
- Snow plowing in RevereBorders Malden to the southeast and shares the same housing mix.
- Snow plowing in SaugusClose to Saugus.
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