{"product_id":"common-borrow","title":"Common Borrow","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Borrow — Mass DOT M1.01.0 Structural Fill for Site Prep \u0026amp; Grading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon Borrow is the spec-name structural fill DPW, DOT, and commercial site contractors order for embankment work, grade-raising, and structural fill under foundations, slabs, and parking lots. Mass DOT M1.01.0 compliant — bank-run earth with controlled stone size, suitable for compaction under engineered loads. Bulk delivery across Greater Boston via tandem dump truck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBank-run \/ pit-run earth, screened of debris\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMass DOT M1.01.0 Common Borrow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≤6\" stone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompaction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~95% standard Proctor at optimum moisture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~2,500–3,000 lbs\/yd³ (~1.25–1.5 tons)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBorrow material, pit run, bank run, structural fill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold by\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe cubic yard, bulk dump truck delivery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it's good for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmbankment and roadway shoulder fill\u003c\/strong\u003e on public-works and DOT projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStructural fill under foundations and slabs\u003c\/strong\u003e for compacted load-bearing base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParking lot and driveway grade-raising\u003c\/strong\u003e when elevation needs to change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackfill behind retaining walls and abutments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBulk site grading\u003c\/strong\u003e for new construction and additions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much common borrow do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a \u003cstrong\u003e50' × 30' building pad\u003c\/strong\u003e raised 12\", plan on about \u003cstrong\u003e56 cubic yards\u003c\/strong\u003e of borrow. For a typical \u003cstrong\u003eresidential driveway grade-raise\u003c\/strong\u003e (40' × 12' × 6\" deep), you're looking at \u003cstrong\u003e9 cubic yards\u003c\/strong\u003e. For \u003cstrong\u003eretaining wall backfill\u003c\/strong\u003e on a 40' wall × 8' tall × 24\" deep, roughly \u003cstrong\u003e24 cubic yards\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRule of thumb: 1 cubic yard covers about 100 square feet at 3\" depth. Order 15–20% extra for compaction losses on structural fill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Common Borrow compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fill-dirt\"\u003eFill Dirt\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — Same material family. Fill Dirt is the residential listing for grading and landscape projects where Mass DOT spec isn't required. Common Borrow is the spec-compliant grade for public-works, commercial structural fill, and any job where the engineer or DPW requires M1.01.0 compliance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/site-loam\"\u003eSite Loam (Mass DOT M1.04.0)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — Borrow is structural — the bulk material that raises grade and supports loads. Loam goes on top — the topsoil for finish grade, lawn establishment, and landscaping. You typically order both for a complete site-prep job.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dense-pack-075-to-minus\"\u003eDense Pack ¾\" to minus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — Dense pack is processed gravel for pavement sub-base. Common Borrow is unprocessed structural fill for the volume underneath, then dense pack on top as the engineered sub-base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rca\"\u003eRCA — Recycled Concrete Aggregate\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — RCA is recycled concrete aggregate used as sustainable base\/sub-base. Common Borrow is virgin earth used as structural fill. Different applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between Common Borrow and Fill Dirt?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSame material family. Common Borrow is the spec-compliant Mass DOT M1.01.0 grade contractors order by name on public-works and engineered projects. Fill Dirt is the residential listing for the same material when spec compliance isn't required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Common Borrow Mass DOT compliant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Our Common Borrow meets Mass DOT M1.01.0 specification for structural fill, including stone size, organic content, and gradation. We can provide tickets and material certifications on request for spec-compliant projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the maximum stone size?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6 inches per Mass DOT M1.01.0 spec. Larger fragments are screened out at our yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use Common Borrow for backfilling a foundation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — Common Borrow is appropriate for structural backfill around foundations, behind retaining walls, and under slabs when compacted in lifts to engineer-specified density (typically 95% standard Proctor).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much for a typical grade-raise project?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDepends on area and depth. A 50' × 30' building pad raised 12\" needs about 56 yards. Use the rule of 1 yard per 100 sq ft at 3\" depth and multiply for thickness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you deliver in the Boston area?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — same-day and next-day bulk delivery across Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, and Plymouth Counties. Tandem-axle dump trucks available for larger loads to job sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame-day and next-day bulk delivery, no minimum order. We run Common Borrow across \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/suffolk-county-landscape-supply\"\u003eSuffolk\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/middlesex-county-landscape-supply\"\u003eMiddlesex\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/norfolk-county-landscape-supply\"\u003eNorfolk\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plymouth-county-landscape-supply\"\u003ePlymouth County\u003c\/a\u003e daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/site-loam\"\u003eSite Loam (M1.04.0)\u003c\/a\u003e for finish topsoil over the borrow base, or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dense-pack-075-to-minus\"\u003eDense Pack ¾\" to minus\u003c\/a\u003e for engineered sub-base above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder Common Borrow today — Mass DOT M1.01.0 structural fill delivered by the truckload across Greater Boston.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What's the difference between Common Borrow and Fill Dirt?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Same material family. 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