Eco-Friendly Deicing

What This Service Involves

Western Washington's stormwater flows quickly to salmon-bearing creeks and the Sound, so what we spread on pavement matters to the watershed. Eco-friendly deicing uses lower-impact blends, brine pretreatment, and calibrated rates to keep chloride loads down without sacrificing safety. We pretreat surfaces so less material is needed overall, then sweep up residue before it can wash into drains. For properties pursuing green certifications or simply committed to the environment, we document material choices and volumes. The approach protects both your visitors and the waterways downstream.

Benefits

Reduces chloride runoff to creeks and the Sound; Brine pretreatment cuts total material needed; Documented material use supports green certifications; Calibrated rates balance safety and stewardship

Our Process

1) Pretreat surfaces with brine to reduce total material; 2) Select lower-impact deicer blends for the conditions; 3) Apply at calibrated rates to limit runoff; 4) Sweep and recover residue before it reaches drains

What Affects the Cost

Surface area and pretreatment scope; Choice of low-impact materials; Frequency of freeze events; Documentation and certification requirements; Proximity to sensitive drains and waterways

Best Time of Year

Eco-friendly deicing is applied throughout the November-to-March season, with pretreatment scheduled ahead of each forecasted freeze near the Sound.