{"product_id":"rca","title":"RCA — Recycled Concrete Aggregate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRCA — Recycled Concrete Aggregate (MA SHA Class A)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRCA is the contractor-spec recycled concrete aggregate ordered for sustainable base, sub-base, and structural fill on commercial, municipal, and LEED-mandated projects. MA SHA Class A compliant — same physical product as our residential Crushed Concrete listing, sold under its industry name with tickets and certifications for spec-compliant procurement. 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\u003eCrushed recycled concrete aggregate, 1\" to minus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMA SHA Class A RCA \/ Mass DOT compliant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\" with fines\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompaction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEquivalent to processed gravel (~95% std. Proctor)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~100 sq ft at 3\" depth (compacted)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~2,500–2,800 lbs\/yd³ (~1.25–1.4 tons)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSustainability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLEED MR Credit 2 eligible — diverts demolition concrete from landfill\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\u003eRecycled concrete, RCA, crushed concrete base, recycled aggregate\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\u003eDriveway and parking-lot sub-base\u003c\/strong\u003e on commercial and municipal projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePad and slab base material\u003c\/strong\u003e for sheds, garages, and accessory structures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePipeline trench backfill\u003c\/strong\u003e meeting DPW spec for water\/sewer work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLEED-mandated hardscape base\u003c\/strong\u003e (Material \u0026amp; Resources Credit 2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSustainability-required public works\u003c\/strong\u003e — DOT, MBTA, and municipal procurement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCost-effective alternative\u003c\/strong\u003e to virgin processed gravel where spec allows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much RCA do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a \u003cstrong\u003e50' × 12' commercial driveway\u003c\/strong\u003e at 6\" sub-base depth, plan on about \u003cstrong\u003e11 cubic yards\u003c\/strong\u003e of RCA. For a \u003cstrong\u003e30' × 30' parking pad\u003c\/strong\u003e at 8\" depth, you're looking at \u003cstrong\u003e22 cubic yards\u003c\/strong\u003e. For a \u003cstrong\u003e200' utility trench\u003c\/strong\u003e 24\" wide × 18\" deep backfill, roughly \u003cstrong\u003e22 cubic yards\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRule of thumb: 1 cubic yard covers about 100 square feet at 3\" depth (compacted). Order 15% extra for compaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow RCA compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/crushed-concrete-1-to-minus\"\u003eCrushed Concrete 1\" to minus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — Identical physical material. RCA is the contractor spec name with documentation\/tickets for sustainability credits and public-works procurement. Crushed Concrete is the residential listing for the same material at the same delivery rate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/610-stone\"\u003e#610 Stone (Dense-Graded Granite Base)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — Both are dense-graded base materials. #610 is virgin crushed granite (higher cost, tighter spec for premium hardscape). RCA is recycled — appropriate where spec permits and sustainability credits matter.\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 virgin processed gravel. RCA is the recycled equivalent at typically lower cost. Both compact tightly and serve similar applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/common-borrow\"\u003eCommon Borrow (M1.01.0)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — Common Borrow is unprocessed structural fill for bulk grade-raising. RCA is processed base material for the engineered layer above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between RCA and Crushed Concrete?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSame physical material. RCA is the contractor spec name — comes with material tickets, sustainability documentation, and is sold for public-works and LEED projects. Crushed Concrete is the residential listing for the same material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs RCA Mass DOT \/ MA SHA compliant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Our RCA meets MA SHA Class A specification for recycled concrete aggregate, suitable for sub-base on public-works projects where the spec permits. Tickets and material origin documentation available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes RCA qualify for LEED credits?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — RCA qualifies for LEED Materials \u0026amp; Resources Credit 2 (Construction \u0026amp; Demolition Waste Management) by diverting concrete from landfill. Also contributes to MR Credit 4 (Recycled Content).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does RCA compare to virgin processed gravel for compaction?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComparable. RCA achieves equivalent compaction density (~95% standard Proctor) when installed in 6\" lifts at optimum moisture. Long-term freeze-thaw performance matches virgin aggregate on properly drained sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use RCA under pavers or flagstone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes for utility paving and parking lots. For premium hardscape (residential paver patios, decorative flagstone), some installers prefer virgin \u003ca href=\"\/products\/610-stone\"\u003e#610 Stone\u003c\/a\u003e for color consistency and predictable color matching.\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 for larger commercial loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame-day and next-day bulk delivery, no minimum order. We run RCA 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\/common-borrow\"\u003eCommon Borrow (M1.01.0)\u003c\/a\u003e for the structural fill underneath, or our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/610-stone\"\u003e#610 Stone\u003c\/a\u003e when virgin aggregate is specified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder RCA today — MA SHA Class A recycled concrete aggregate delivered by the truckload across Greater Boston, with sustainability documentation included.\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 RCA and Crushed Concrete?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Same physical material. 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