Dry Ice

Available for Pickup
and Delivery

Cuesta Springs Ice supplies dry ice in 10 lb blocks from our San Luis Obispo and Spokane locations. Pickup is available to anyone at either plant. Businesses on the Central Coast and in the Inland Northwest can have it delivered directly, with a minimum order of 100 lb. Delivery fees may apply outside city limits. Dry ice is used for cold chain shipping, food service, catering, events, and any application that requires frozen temperatures without liquid residue.

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Product Info

The Dry Ice
We Offer

Solid carbon dioxide at 109.3°F below zero. It keeps frozen goods frozen and leaves no water behind.
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10 lb blocks

Blocks of Dry Ice

Large, slow-sublimating blocks. Ideal for extended cooling, shipping, and storage needs.
Form
Solid block
Size
10 lb
Temperature
109.3°F below zero
(78.5°C below zero)
Available at
San Luis Obispo and
Spokane Locations
Warning: Dry ice burns bare skin on contact. Always handle it with heavy cloth or leather work gloves.
Locations

Where to Get
Dry Ice

Dry ice is available at two of our plants, for pickup or delivery.
Cuesta Springs Ice - San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo, CA

130 High St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
  • Phone · (805) 543-0785
  • Delivering to the Central Coast, Gaviota to King City
  • Dry ice in 10 lb blocks
  • Pickup hours · Mon to Fri, 7am to 4:30pm · Sat, 7am to noon
  • No minimum for pickup
  • Delivery minimum · 100 lb
  • Delivery fees may apply outside city limits
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Cuesta Springs Ice - Spokane, WA

Spokane, WA

1327 N Oak St,
Spokane, WA 99201
  • Phone · (509) 328-2070
  • Delivering to the Inland Northwest, Cheney to Coeur d'Alene
  • Dry ice in 10 lb blocks
  • Pickup hours · Mon to Sat, 7am to 3:30pm
  • No minimum for pickup
  • Delivery minimum · 100 lb
  • Delivery fees may apply outside city limits
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Ways to Buy

How You Can
Get Dry Ice

Pick it up at the plant, have it delivered to your business, or sell it at your store.
Dry Ice Pickup
For individuals and businesses

Dry Ice Pickup

Dry ice pickup is available at our San Luis Obispo and Spokane plants with no minimum order. Anyone can pick up at either location during plant hours, including individuals, businesses, and events. Calling ahead is recommended to confirm availability and make sure we have the quantity you need before you make the trip.
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Bring gloves and a cooler that is not airtight.
Dry Ice Delivery Van
For businesses and events

Dry Ice Delivery

Cuesta Springs Ice delivers dry ice to businesses and events across the Central Coast in California and the Inland Northwest in Washington and Idaho. Delivery orders start at a 100 lb minimum. You can place your order anytime, and our team handles scheduling for both planned and urgent deliveries depending on what you need.
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Delivery fees may apply outside city limits.
Dry Ice Merchandiser
For retailers

Dry Ice Merchandiser

Retail locations can have a dry ice merchandiser installed on site and stocked on a recurring delivery schedule. Customers pick up dry ice directly from your store, and Cuesta Springs Ice handles the supply. Setup starts with a recurring account.
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Safe Handling

Handling Dry Ice Safely

Dry ice is 109.3°F below zero and turns into carbon dioxide gas as it warms.
Four habits keep everyone safe.

Wear Gloves

Use insulated gloves or tongs. Bare skin can freeze on contact.

Keep Air Moving

Use it in open, ventilated spaces. The gas builds up in closed rooms and cars.

Never Seal It In

Skip airtight containers. Pressure builds as the dry ice turns to gas.

Keep It Out of Reach

Store it away from kids and pets, and never eat or swallow it.
Uses

What Dry Ice Is Used For

Shippers, kitchens, and venues all use dry ice for the same reason.
It stays colder, longer, with nothing to drain.
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Shipping and Cold Chain

Dry ice keeps frozen food, lab samples, and medical supplies at temperature throughout transit without liquid residue.

Businesses that ship temperature-sensitive products regularly can set up a recurring dry ice delivery account with Cuesta Springs Ice.

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Food Service and Events

Caterers use dry ice to keep ice cream and frozen desserts cold at events with no freezer on site.

Bars, venues, and haunted attractions use it for smoking drinks and low, rolling fog.

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Halloween and Fog Effects

Drop dry ice into hot water and it rolls out thick, low fog.

Keep the water hot and add dry ice in small pieces to keep it going.

How much you need
Cauldron
5 to 15 lb
Lasts up to 30 minutes
Small room, 2 pots
15 to 30 lb
Up to 1 hour
Large room, 3 to 4 pots
50 lb
Up to 1 hour
Patio with no wind
50 to 100 lb
1 to 2 hours

Get Your Dry Ice

Pick up at our San Luis Obispo or Spokane plant, or set up delivery for your business.
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San Luis Obispo, CA

(805) 543-0785

Spokane, WA

(509) 328-2070

Dry Ice

Frequently Asked
Questions

There is no minimum for dry ice pickup at Cuesta Springs Ice Company. Dry ice comes in 10 lb blocks, and you can pick up as little or as much as you need at our San Luis Obispo or Spokane plant. Delivery orders start at 100 lb, and delivery fees may apply outside city limits.

Dry ice is used for cold chain shipping, food service, catering, events, and special effects. It keeps frozen food, lab samples, and medical supplies at temperature in transit without leaving liquid residue. Bars, venues, and haunted attractions use it for low rolling fog effects.

Dry ice is solid carbon dioxide, frozen to 109.3°F below zero. It sublimates directly from solid to gas, leaving no liquid behind. Regular ice melts into water. Dry ice runs colder, lasts longer in a sealed cooler, and is the right choice when meltwater would damage what you are cooling.

Cuesta Springs Ice Company carries dry ice at two locations. Our San Luis Obispo plant at 130 High St serves the Central Coast, and our Spokane plant at 1327 N Oak St serves the Inland Northwest. Both offer pickup during plant hours, and delivery is available for businesses in each region. Delivery fees may apply outside city limits. Calling ahead is recommended to confirm availability.

Dry ice lasts longer the less warm air reaches it. Packed under bagged ice in a closed cooler, it keeps the cooler cold for 3 to 4 days. In open air it turns to gas much faster, so keep it insulated until you need it.

Yes, with ventilation. Keep a window cracked on the drive and move the dry ice out of the vehicle as soon as you arrive. Never leave dry ice in a closed car. Always handle with gloves and use a cooler or insulated box that is not airtight.

Yes. Cuesta Springs Ice delivers dry ice to businesses and events across the Central Coast in California and the Inland Northwest in Washington and Idaho. Delivery orders start at 100 lb, and delivery fees may apply outside city limits. Become a Customer to set up a recurring delivery account, or use Order a Delivery if you already have an account.