Crushed Concrete 1" to minus

Crushed Concrete 1" to Minus — Recycled Base Material That Compacts Hard & Saves Money

Crushed Concrete 1" to Minus is the eco-smart, budget-smart alternative to virgin crushed stone for base layers and structural fill. Made from recycled and crushed concrete, it compacts harder than most natural stone (the residual cement particles re-bond when wet), goes down at a friendlier price per yard, and keeps demolition material out of landfills. Driveway re-bases, parking pad construction, and barn-pad work all live happily on crushed concrete.

At a glance

What it's good for

• Driveway re-bases and gravel-driveway top coats
• Parking pad construction and equipment storage surfaces
• Barn pads, paddock perimeter footing, and rural utility surfaces
• Compacted structural fill on grading and earthwork projects

How much do I need?

For a 600 sq ft driveway re-base at 4" depth, plan on about 7.4 cubic yards. A 20' × 30' parking pad at 4" needs roughly 7.4 yards. Always compact in 2–3 inch lifts with a plate compactor or roller for best long-term performance — the cement re-bond is what makes this material so structurally sound.

How Crushed Concrete compares

• vs. Dense Pack ¾" / #610: Dense Pack is virgin crushed granite. Crushed Concrete is the recycled equivalent — lighter on the wallet, slightly lower bearing capacity but plenty for residential use.
• vs. Gray Granite ¾": Gray Granite is clean (no fines, drains). Crushed Concrete is dense-graded with fines that re-bond when wet. Different jobs — concrete for base, granite for finish/drainage.
• vs. Processed Gravel: Crushed Concrete is sometimes used interchangeably with processed gravel for base material. Concrete is more eco-friendly and often cheaper; gravel is the traditional pick.
• vs. Rip Rap: Rip Rap is for erosion control and slope stabilization (large angular stone). Crushed Concrete is for compacted base layers.

Frequently asked questions

Is Crushed Concrete as strong as virgin crushed stone?
For residential applications, yes. It actually compacts harder than virgin stone because residual cement re-bonds when wet. For heavy commercial/highway specs, virgin stone is required — but for driveways, parking pads, and most landscape jobs, RCA is plenty.

Will Crushed Concrete leach into the soil or affect pH?
It can slightly raise local soil pH over years of contact — similar to how a concrete sidewalk affects adjacent soil. Not a concern for driveways or pads; avoid using directly around acid-loving plants.

Does Crushed Concrete have rebar or trash in it?
No. Quality crushed concrete is processed to remove rebar, mesh, and contaminants. Our supply is clean processed RCA.

How thick should a crushed concrete driveway base be?
4–6 inches compacted for residential driveways. 8" for vehicular traffic over soft soils. Always lift-and-compact in 2–3" passes.

How much does a cubic yard weigh?
About 2,400–2,700 lbs per cubic yard.

Do you deliver in the Boston area?
Yes — same-day and next-day bulk delivery across Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, and Plymouth Counties.

Same-day and next-day bulk delivery, no minimum order. We deliver crushed concrete across Plymouth, Middlesex, Norfolk, and Suffolk County.

Pair with our dense pack ¾" to minus when virgin stone is required by the job spec, or our gray granite ¾" for the finished top coat over the recycled base.

Order today — the eco-friendly base material that's tougher and cheaper than virgin stone.

• Same-day & next-day delivery available — weekends fill fast, order early.
• Curbside or on-property drop — let us know at checkout.
• Up to 6 yds per load for dense materials (gravel, soil, rock, sand) — mulch loads carry up to 10 yds. $100 flat rate, no minimum order.
• Job site delivery available — live load tickets and signed BOLs on request.
• Questions? Call (617) 645-0987 or see full delivery info →