April 26, 2006
Soil and Compost Sources
Cubic Yard Needs Calculation: Measure Length x Width x Height (in feet) divided by 27 = amount of cubic yards needed. All prices are per cubic yard.
NOTE: You must keep all measurements the same e.g. in feet (inches must be converted into fractions of a foot).
The Resource Center Provides compost, manure, top soil, mixed soil, bricks and rocks.
222 E. 135th Place Compost $30
Chicago, IL 60627 Soil $20
773.821.1351/fax: 773.821.7462 Compost/soil mix $25
www.resourcecenterchicago.orgDelivery fee $45-$75, dependent upon distance
Lake Street Supply Co. Leaf or Mushroom Compost $ 26
1810 W Lake Street Garden Mix Soil $ 34
Chicago, IL 60612 Delivery fee $60
312-226-0760
Noble Horse Provides free organic manure for pick-up.
1410 N. Orleans Delivery only by the trailer (usually 20 cy).
Chicago, IL 60610 Call for information
312.266.7878/fax: 312.266.2124
Earth Inc. Provides topsoil, construction sand, crushed stone.
1100 N. Ellis Top Soil $149.16 per 5cy to West side of City
Bensonville, IL 60106 Top soil $216 for 20cy to West side of City
630.860.7711 Delivery fee included in price
Call for prices on your estimate of how much soil/crushed stone you need - delivery is in 2-3 days. COD only.
EZ Tree Recycling Shredded Mulch $11
7050 S Dorchester Avenue Playground Woodchips $16
Chicago, IL 60637 Delivery fee: $50-90
(773) 493-8600
(If you are from a tax-exempt institution, please say so when you call!)
Land and Lakes Community groups only:
Wheeling, Willow Ranch, Chicago facilities Will deliver bulk loads (25-30 yards) for free.
River Bend Prairie Landfill Call Phil Donegan at 708-955-0458
1220 East 138th Street
Chicago, IL 60827 Pickup Prices for Compost: $12 per yard
Phone: 773-264-8508
Posted by Ron Wolford at 2:13 PM |
