NOAA Tahoe City averages about 179 inches of snow a seasonFreeze-thaw Tahoe City averages about 171 freeze-thaw days a year in our count of NOAA dataChain controls Caltrans posts R1, R2 and R3 chain controls on I-80 and U.S. 50Lake Tahoe Caltrans uses brine, salt and low-fines sand in the basin under a lake clarity planEst. treated salt Pre-treated bulk salt usually runs $20–$50 a ton over plain rock saltEst. salt brine Salt brine by the gallon: roughly $0.20–$0.40, before deliveryEst. bagged rock salt Pallet of 49 × 50 lb rock salt bags: roughly $240–$330Est. ice melt pallet Pallet of 49 × 50 lb blended ice melt: roughly $430–$600Rule of thumb Plain rock salt slows way down below about 15°F pavement temperatureFall pre-buy Lock in tons and pickup or delivery before the first storm, not during itNOAA Tahoe City averages about 179 inches of snow a seasonFreeze-thaw Tahoe City averages about 171 freeze-thaw days a year in our count of NOAA dataChain controls Caltrans posts R1, R2 and R3 chain controls on I-80 and U.S. 50Lake Tahoe Caltrans uses brine, salt and low-fines sand in the basin under a lake clarity planEst. treated salt Pre-treated bulk salt usually runs $20–$50 a ton over plain rock saltEst. salt brine Salt brine by the gallon: roughly $0.20–$0.40, before deliveryEst. bagged rock salt Pallet of 49 × 50 lb rock salt bags: roughly $240–$330Est. ice melt pallet Pallet of 49 × 50 lb blended ice melt: roughly $430–$600Rule of thumb Plain rock salt slows way down below about 15°F pavement temperatureFall pre-buy Lock in tons and pickup or delivery before the first storm, not during it

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Public works salt resupply

When your shed runs low in a hard winter, call before it's empty. Bulk rock salt, treated salt and brine for cities, counties, schools and public facilities across Truckee, North Lake Tahoe and the Sierra.

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Emergency resupply, mid-season

Truckee and Tahoe-area agencies manage deicer use carefully under lake clarity rules. We can quote bulk and lake-safe products for agencies, resorts and HOAs.

We help close the gap: bulk rock salt and treated salt for pickup by your trucks or delivery to your facility, and brine for anti-icing, quoted fast so your crews keep roads, bridges and school routes safe.

Bulk rock salt and treated salt by the ton
Pickup by your trucks, including storm loading
Delivery to your salt shed or yard
Liquid deicer and brine by the gallon or tanker
Seasonal and backup supply agreements

Large salt stockpile and conveyor at a bulk salt yard

Public safety first

Roads, bridges, school zones, hospital entrances and sidewalks downtown are where ice control protects the most people. A backup supply plan, worked out before the season, means a short shed never turns into an untreated route.

Before the season

Set up a backup supply agreement and know your lead times.

When supplies tighten

Request a resupply quote early, with tons, location and pickup or delivery.

After the storm

Rebuild your reserve before the next event.

Questions

Can you resupply a city mid-season?

Request a quote with your tons, location and timing. Emergency resupply depends on what's available when you call, so ask early when supplies look tight.

Do you work with purchasing rules?

Tell us what your purchasing process needs, like quotes, W-9s or bid forms, and we'll respond in that format where we can.

Do you sell to schools and counties too?

Yes. Counties, school districts, park districts, hospitals and other public facilities can request quotes the same way.