Dust Control

2025 Dust Control Program Is Now Open

Dust control is offered by Wheatland County for landowners or residents within the County who wish to reduce the amount of dust created by vehicles traveling on the gravel roads near their homes, businesses, or farms.

• Payment must be received with the completed application(s)
• Minimum order 120 meters

Calcium Chloride

Calcium chloride is saltwater brine. Once calcium chloride has been applied it will typically last the season under normal conditions.

Deadline for Applications

• First Round: Application deadline is May 16, 2025
  (Weather permitting, application will occur starting May 19)
• Second round:  Application deadline is June 6, 2025
  (Weather permitting, application will occur starting June 9)

Price: County Roads $4.21/meter plus GST

Oiling

Oil is crude oil mixed with gravel; it is then spread and packed. Oil should last three or more years under normal conditions. Because oil is easier to mix and will last longer if the weather is hot and dry, the county waits until midsummer to apply.

Deadline for Applications

• Application deadline is July 4, 2025
  (Weather permitting, application will occur during July)

Price:

• County roads $30.44/meter plus GST (New Application)
• Gravel Secondary Highway $33.72/meter plus GST (New Application)

Payment: Please contact our office for payment options. 403.934.3321