USPS facilities must follow the rules on storing de-icing and anti-skid products

January 8, 2026 The Postal Service wants to remind facilities that store large quantities of deicing and anti-skid chemical products to follow the rules for proper storage. These products include sodium chloride or rock salt, calcium and magnesium chloride, calcium magnesium acetate and sand. Deicing and anti-skid products may be regulated under federal, state and … Read more

USPS: Storing de-icing, anti-skidding materials

Postal Service facilities that store large quantities of rock salt, sand and other de-icing and anti-skidding chemical products may be regulated by environmental laws. These regulations could include mandatory chemical reporting, restrictions on the amount stored, permitting and requirements for on-site storage areas. Regardless of location, facilities that order or store de-icing and anti-skidding products … Read more