Abstract: A snow disposal apparatus for melting snow having a receiving tank with an interior, a top portion in which snow is disposed through a top opening and a lower portion having a downward tapering shape terminating in a bottom opening, and a load plate positioned in the top portion of the receiving tank in proximity to where the top portion joins the lower portion. A means for heating is positioned within the top portion of the receiving tank below the load plate, which in the preferred embodiment is a fuel distribution manifold and a plurality of burner tubes and flame guards. In operation, the apparatus is positioned above a drain or sewer opening and the means for heating is ignited. Snow is deposited within the top portion of the receiving tank wherein the snow is melted and flows into the lower portion of the receiving tank and out of the apparatus through the bottom opening in the lower portion of the receiving tank and into the drain below.