40 lb 1.55 cubic feet Bag Playsafer Rubber Mulch Nuggets

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In the past, playground mishaps could often lead to severe injuries as children fell onto the hard ground.

Material: Rubber
Weight: 40.00 LBS
SKU: 40BLACK

Availability: 3-4 weeks

In the past, playground mishaps could often lead to severe injuries as children fell onto the hard ground. Thankfully, we now have a variety of ground coverings that can help cushion these falls, keeping children safe. At AAA State of Play, we carry a wide range of safe surfaces for playgrounds, including rubber mulch, a popular option for many schools and municipal parks. And with our low prices and quick shipping, we make it affordable and convenient to minimize injuries in your play space. Playground surfacing is commonly made from either rubber or wood mulch, but the benefits of rubber mulch make it stand out as a top choice compared to other playground safety surfacing options. One of the best commercial-grade playground mulches is Playsafer rubber nugget mulch. Playsafer rubber mulch is made from recycled tires cut into a nugget form, and the production process turns these old tires into a safe and reliable product used in thousands of play spaces nationwide. Our rubber mulch mee...

Highlights:

40 pound bag is convenient to lift for most adults
Colors offer applications to enhance the play value
Surface designed to keep prevent dangerous falls
100% recycled shredded rubber from passenger tires
Comprised mostly of 3/8-3/4-inch rubber granules

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Customer Questions

Vesna asked:

hello, can you tell me how many 40-lb bags of the rubber mulch i'd need to cover a playset area that's 25 by 25 feet?

Hello Vesna and thank you for your question. A sales representative will be reaching out to gather more information from you.

Janet asked:

How large of bags can I purchase from your company.

You can purchase 40 pound bags or can purchase a 2,000 pound bag.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does 2 cubic feet of mulch weight compare to this 1.55 cubic foot bag?

This 40-pound bag contains 1.55 cubic feet of rubber mulch, so 2 cubic feet would weigh approximately 52 pounds. The slightly smaller bag size makes handling easier for installation teams while still providing substantial coverage. Each 40-pound bag covers roughly 12 square feet at the recommended 3-inch depth for ASTM F1487 compliance.

What depth of Playsafer rubber mulch do I need for ASTM F1487 compliance?

You need 6 inches of Playsafer rubber mulch for equipment up to 4 feet high, 9 inches for equipment 4-8 feet high, and 12 inches for equipment over 8 feet high per ASTM F1487 standards. Each 40-pound bag covers 12 square feet at 3-inch depth, so calculate your coverage needs based on your equipment's critical height. The CPSC Handbook for Public Playground Safety provides the same depth requirements.

How many bags of this 40-pound Playsafer mulch do I need for a typical playground?

A 20x30 foot playground requires 50 bags for 6-inch depth, 75 bags for 9-inch depth, or 100 bags for 12-inch depth coverage. Each bag covers 8 square feet at 6-inch depth or 4 square feet at 12-inch depth. Measure your use zone dimensions and multiply by the required depth based on your tallest equipment's fall height per ASTM F1487.