Which ZIP code does a Hinckley Township request use?

Hinckley Township uses ZIP code 44233, the same one on Town Hall at 1410 Ridge Road. Enter it with your street address and the request reaches a local contractor serving the township, from Town Center out to the Reservation.

Who do I call about an unplowed road in Hinckley?

Call the Hinckley Township Service Department at 330-225-2276 for township roads, the Medina County Highway Maintenance Garage at 330-764-8780 for county roads, and ODOT at 330-723-0091 for Ridge Road, Center Road and SR 94.

Will Hinckley Township replace a mailbox a plow knocked down?

On township roads it will: the Service Department repairs the box or replaces it with a standard one, or reimburses up to $25 with a receipt. Broken posts are replaced in spring.

Is there a senior snow plowing program in Hinckley?

Hinckley Township doesn't currently run one, according to its FAQ. Older residents who can't clear a driveway or mailbox area can request driveway snow plowing or walk clearing from a local contractor here.

What does the three-inch snow ban mean for my Hinckley street?

The township has adopted a three-inch snow ban on all township roads but doesn't publish the details online. Call the Service Department at 330-225-2276 before a storm to ask how it affects parking on your road.

Can a sloped driveway near Hinckley Reservation be plowed?

Drives near the Reservation can be plowed; give the length, grade and surface so the contractor sends the right equipment. Whipp's Ledges rise 350 feet above Hinckley Lake, so slope matters here. See driveway snow plowing for what to have ready.

Can businesses near the I-71 exits signed for Hinckley get lot plowing?

Lots along SR 3 near Exit 222 and SR 303 near Exit 226 can request commercial snow plowing and salting on the same quote.

Does Hinckley get lake-effect snow?

Northern Medina County sits in Northeast Ohio's secondary snowbelt, according to News 5 Cleveland, and Hinckley is its northeast corner. That band catches lake-effect snow mainly on straight north winds, and less of it than the primary belt east of Cleveland.

When should a Hinckley seasonal snow contract end?

End dates are set with the contractor. Cleveland Hopkins averages 10.8 inches of snow in March, the month the buzzards return on March 15, so a Hinckley seasonal contract that stops in February can leave late storms uncovered.

Who plows a private road or shared lane in Hinckley?

The township plows township roads only, so a private road or shared lane falls to its owners or association. Associations can request a bid through HOA snow removal; for nearby communities, see the service area hub.

Snow Removal in Hinckley, OH | Medina Snow Removal

Snow removal in Hinckley, Ohio covers private driveways, business lots and walks across Hinckley Township in the northeast corner of Medina County. One short form reaches a local contractor for the plowing, salting and shoveling that the township, county and ODOT leave to owners.

Hinckley Township had 8,025 residents at the 2020 census across 26.9 square miles, and its Wikipedia entry notes it contains no incorporated village or city. The center sits where Ridge Road (State Route 3) crosses Center Road (State Route 303), and Interstate 71 signs two exits for Hinckley: Exit 222 at SR 3 and Exit 226 at SR 303.

North Royalton and Broadview Heights sit across the Cuyahoga County line, with Richfield and Bath townships in Summit County to the east. The township's history page says Hinckley holds 1,133 more acres than a standard township because of its hills, valleys and uneven terrain, so a sloped drive is worth mentioning when you ask for a quote.

Who plows which roads in Hinckley Township?

Three agencies split Hinckley's public roads: the Township Service Department plows township roads, the Medina County Highway Maintenance Garage plows county roads, and ODOT clears the state routes. The township FAQ points residents to its roads map to check which one they live on.

Driveways, private lanes and business parking stay with the owner. That's the work covered by driveway snow plowing in Hinckley and commercial snow plowing for lots along SR 3 and SR 303.

What is Hinckley's three-inch snow ban?

Hinckley Township has adopted a three-inch snow ban on all township roads, according to its Roads and Service page. The page doesn't spell out the details, so call the Service Department at 1616 Ridge Road (330-225-2276, weekdays 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) if you're unsure how it affects your street.

A driveway cleared early gives you somewhere to move cars off a township road before the trucks come through. Ask the contractor for a trigger depth that fits the ban.

Compact tractor clearing a snowy, tree-lined sidewalk

Who clears the snow around a Hinckley mailbox?

Residents clear the snow around their own mailbox so mail can be delivered; the township FAQ says so directly. Hinckley has no senior snow plow program, so it's worth adding the mailbox area to a driveway or sidewalk snow removal request.

Damage from a township plow is repaired by the township or reimbursed up to $25 with a receipt. On county roads the Medina County Highway Department handles it instead and caps payment at $35 for box and post materials.

Why does a Hinckley property need a plan for the whole winter?

Hinckley sits at the north edge of Medina County, and the County Engineer notes that areas north of State Route 18 generally get more snow than those south of it. News 5 Cleveland places northern Medina County in Northeast Ohio's secondary snowbelt.

A seasonal snow contract sets the terms before the first storm. Busy lots near I-71 can add salting and de-icing to the same agreement.

Snow Removal services in Hinckley

Plow truck with amber lights clearing a snow-covered lot at dusk

Commercial Snow PlowingParking lots, retail plazas, office lots and drive lanes plowed at the snow depth you choose.Commercial Snow Plowing details

Person clearing a long residential driveway with a snowblower after a snowfall

Driveway Snow PlowingResidential driveways plowed after each snowfall, per visit or on a seasonal plan.Driveway Snow Plowing details

Orange salt truck with a red plow blade on a snowy road lined with frosted trees

Salting and De-IcingRock salt and ice melt applied to lots, drives and walks to prevent and break up ice.Salting and De-Icing details

Person clearing a snow-covered sidewalk in front of a brick storefront building

Sidewalk Snow RemovalPublic sidewalks, entrances, steps and ramps shoveled or blown clear and treated.Sidewalk Snow Removal details

Aerial view of a snow-covered subdivision with cleared streets and driveways

HOA and Subdivision Snow RemovalPrivate subdivision roads, condo lots, mailbox areas and common walks for associations.HOA and Subdivision Snow Removal details

Orange plow truck clearing a tree-lined road during snowfall

Seasonal Snow ContractsOne price for the winter, or per-push rates in writing: compare before the first snow.Seasonal Snow Contracts details

Neighborhoods served in Hinckley

Hinckley Town Center

The center at Ridge Road and Center Road holds Town Hall, Brongers Park and the Historical Society's 1846 house. ODOT plows both state routes here, but church and business lots along them need a private contractor.

State Road

State Road runs through Hinckley Reservation past the Metroparks sledding hill, south of Bellus Road. Homes near the ledges and Hinckley Lake should mention any slope on the drive.

Ledge Road

Ledge Road was home to the 1862 Worden Heritage Homestead, now Metroparks land near Worden's Ledges. For a drive here, include its length and surface so the right equipment shows up.

River Road

The 30-acre River Woods Nature Preserve sits at Route 303 and River Road. Neighbors sharing a lane off River Road can send one request covering every address.

About Hinckley, Ohio

Judge Samuel Hinckley bought this corner of the Connecticut Western Reserve from the Connecticut Land Company in 1795 for 23 cents an acre, according to the township history page. The township was established in 1825, named for him, and remains the only Hinckley Township in Ohio.

On December 24, 1818, about 600 men and boys ringed the forest for the Great Hinckley Hunt, reporting 17 wolves and 21 bears, with the final kill near today's Route 303. Since 1957 the township has marked Buzzard Day each March, when the buzzards return to Hinckley Reservation, and Wikipedia says up to 50,000 visitors come.

Jim Donovan, the longtime radio voice of the Cleveland Browns, lived in Hinckley. Seattle Mariners outfielder Luke Raley and four-time disc golf world champion Valarie Jenkins were both born here.

Weather and climate in Hinckley

Hinckley has a humid continental climate, and its closest long-record station is Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, covered by NWS Cleveland snow climatology with 1991 to 2020 normals. Hopkins averages 63.8 inches of snow a season, with January the snowiest month at 18.4 inches, then February at 15.1 and December at 12.2.

January is also the coldest month there, averaging a low of 22.3°F and a high of 35.8°F, per the Cleveland climate table. Lake-effect snow typically runs from mid-November until Lake Erie freezes in late January or early February, and northern Medina County mostly catches it on straight north winds.

ZIP codes and area codes in Hinckley

ZIP codes served (each opens in Google Maps):

44233

Area codes: 330, 234

Landmarks and community places in Hinckley

Hinckley Reservation

Cleveland Metroparks lists ice fishing and a sledding hill off State Road among the reservation's winter activities. The 87-acre Hinckley Lake sits below Whipp's Ledges.

Hinckley Historical Society House

This white Greek Revival house at 1634 Center Road dates to 1846 and holds displays on the Great Hinckley Hunt, the township's famous December story.

Brongers Park

Just south of Town Hall, Brongers Park has a historic cabin, a half-mile trail and a small lake, a short winter walk from Town Center.

Why request snow removal in Hinckley through Medina Snow Removal

Requesting snow removal in Hinckley through Medina Snow Removal takes one short form: name and phone first, then the address and what needs clearing. It goes to a local contractor who knows which Hinckley roads the township, county and ODOT handle and where the three-inch ban applies.

You choose per push or a seasonal contract, and associations can start with HOA snow removal. Properties just over the line are covered on the Brunswick, Granger and Medina Township pages, with the full list on the Medina County service area page.

Snow Removal questions from Hinckley property owners

Which ZIP code does a Hinckley Township request use?: Hinckley Township uses ZIP code 44233, the same one on Town Hall at 1410 Ridge Road. Enter it with your street address and the request reaches a local contractor serving the township, from Town Center out to the Reservation.
Who do I call about an unplowed road in Hinckley?: Call the Hinckley Township Service Department at 330-225-2276 for township roads, the Medina County Highway Maintenance Garage at 330-764-8780 for county roads, and ODOT at 330-723-0091 for Ridge Road, Center Road and SR 94.
Will Hinckley Township replace a mailbox a plow knocked down?: On township roads it will: the Service Department repairs the box or replaces it with a standard one, or reimburses up to $25 with a receipt. Broken posts are replaced in spring.
Is there a senior snow plowing program in Hinckley?: Hinckley Township doesn't currently run one, according to its FAQ. Older residents who can't clear a driveway or mailbox area can request driveway snow plowing or walk clearing from a local contractor here.
What does the three-inch snow ban mean for my Hinckley street?: The township has adopted a three-inch snow ban on all township roads but doesn't publish the details online. Call the Service Department at 330-225-2276 before a storm to ask how it affects parking on your road.
Can a sloped driveway near Hinckley Reservation be plowed?: Drives near the Reservation can be plowed; give the length, grade and surface so the contractor sends the right equipment. Whipp's Ledges rise 350 feet above Hinckley Lake, so slope matters here. See driveway snow plowing for what to have ready.
Can businesses near the I-71 exits signed for Hinckley get lot plowing?: Lots along SR 3 near Exit 222 and SR 303 near Exit 226 can request commercial snow plowing and salting on the same quote.
Does Hinckley get lake-effect snow?: Northern Medina County sits in Northeast Ohio's secondary snowbelt, according to News 5 Cleveland, and Hinckley is its northeast corner. That band catches lake-effect snow mainly on straight north winds, and less of it than the primary belt east of Cleveland.
When should a Hinckley seasonal snow contract end?: End dates are set with the contractor. Cleveland Hopkins averages 10.8 inches of snow in March, the month the buzzards return on March 15, so a Hinckley seasonal contract that stops in February can leave late storms uncovered.
Who plows a private road or shared lane in Hinckley?: The township plows township roads only, so a private road or shared lane falls to its owners or association. Associations can request a bid through HOA snow removal; for nearby communities, see the service area hub.

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Snow Removal in Hinckley, OH