Medford has developed snow ordinances to ensure that snow is removed safely and in an environmentally friendly way!
Good materials to use include:
Ice melter with calcium chloride (CaCl2) is better for the environment and only a small amount is required to melt ice.
Potassium Chloride (KCl) is OK, but it can damage concrete.
Biodegradable cat litter is another good option that has a small environmental impact.
Materials to avoid include:
Avoid rock salt! (NaCl or sodium chloride) which kills plants and trees as well as aquatic plants and animals!
Avoid sand! It doesn’t help pedestrians and washes into storm drains and into our waterways! It is very expensive to clean the storm drains in the spring!