Rock Salt Shortage Causes Alarm Across New York as Contractors and Local Governments Scramble for Supplies

A rock salt shortage in New York State is causing significant concern for contractors and local governments as they seek supplies during winter.

In Wayne County, over 150 trucks were seen lining up at Lakeside Quality Building Products in Ontario to purchase the available salt.

The company is sourcing from various locations but is limiting sales to manage the shortage.

150+ trucks line up at Ontario business as rock salt demand surges amid ongoing shortage