Bulk road salt vs. big bag – what to choose for the commune?

Loose road salt

• Advantages: lowest unit cost, large quantities at one time
• Disadvantages: Requires a warehouse with an impermeable floor and specialized equipment
• For whom: large municipalities and ZDP - purchases from 50 tons and more

Road salt in big bags (1000 kg)

• Advantages: can be stored outdoors under a tarpaulin, flexibility
• Disadvantages: Higher cost than bulk, requires forklift
• For whom: medium-sized municipalities - purchases 5-50 tons

Road salt in 25 kg bags

• Advantages: full flexibility, no special equipment
• Disadvantages:Highest unit cost
• For whom: small communes, property managers - up to 5 tons

Saltiwa Recommendation

For communes with over 30 km of roads, we recommend: 70% in bulk + 30% big bag. Contact us for a detailed quote.

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