FAQ

How thick do I need to have the Jelly Bean Rubber Mulch on my playground?

The Jelly Bean Rubber Mulch is tested to ASTM F1292-09 which is the standard for critical fall height for head injuries . At 6 inches of compacted depth the Jelly Bean Rubber Mulch exceeds the test parameters which are 17ft. Certain state regulations may require licensed childcare facilities to have a certain depth. Contact us to help determine the correct amount needed.

For most backyard sets a 3-4 inch depth is adequate.

How is the Jelly Bean Rubber Mulch packaged?

The Jelly Bean Rubber Mulch is sold in 1 ton increments. Each ton is packed in a sack that is banded to a standard pallet.

What does 1 ton cover?

1 ton is 2.26 cubic yards compacted
1 ton will cover:
3 inches- 222 square feet
4 inches- 167 square feet
5 inches- 133 square feet
6 inches- 111 square feet
Note: These figures are for a compacted depth.

Do you sell in stores or through distributors?

We only sell the Jelly Bean Rubber Mulch factory-direct, which puts you in direct contact with the manufacturer (Hey, that’s Us!) and eliminates the markups of distributors and retailers.

What is the Jelly Bean Rubber Mulch made of?

The Jelly Bean Rubber Mulch is made from the scraps and cutoffs from manufacturing a rubber tile. When the tile is stamped we take the excess and run into a chipper to make the Jelly Bean Rubber Mulch. The material is pre consumer virgin rubber. Its latex free and sterile.

How do we know it is safe?

The tiles are made for use in schools, daycares, hospitals and more. They meet strict guidelines for indoor air quality in the state of California and do not emit harmful VOC’s. This inert rubber is high on the durometer scale and will not leach.

What color is it?

The color is how the product gets its name, Jelly Bean. The Jelly Bean Rubber Mulch is a mixture of many different colors. Over 60 percent of the tiles we recycle are in the grey family so from a distance the material appears to look like gravel on a playground. To get an idea of the color take a look at the photos on this page and order a sample below.

This is one of the biggest advantages of the Jelly Bean Rubber Mulch is the fact that unlike tire mulch the material does not have a coating. Ask anyone who has had tire mulch for an extended period of time and they will tell you about how the color eventually comes off on the kids. Even the best coatings are only warrantied for 15 years against total color loss.

Does The Jelly Bean Rubber Mulch meet ADA requirements?

You bet! The Jelly Bean Rubber Mulch meets F1951-99 to satisfy accessibility guidelines.

Does the material mold or mildew, what maintenance is required?

Mold, Mildew… not at all! The tile we are recycling has an anti-microbial and anti-fungal baked in so its perfect for humid climates. The only maintenance is occasional raking as needed in high traffic spots. The Jelly bean Rubber Mulch tends to stay put better than tire rubber mulch due to its piece size.

What is the life span of the material?

Unlike wood mulch that rots and has to constantly be replaced the Jelly bean Rubber Mulch does not degrade. The material is warrantied for 20 years against degradation. While the cost is more upfront you’ll sleep well knowing the safety surface your responsible for is always in compliance and will cost less over time.

Does it get hot?

The Jelly Bean Rubber Mulch stays cool and does not trap heat.

Is it a choking hazard?

Unlike hot dogs and grapes the Jelly Bean rubber mulch pieces are flat, while its unlikely that a child would choke on the material parental supervision is required.

How does delivery made?

Via Freight Truck. The delivering company will call to set an appointment for delivery. Talk to your sales rep for more details

Do you sell borders, mats, etc?

Yes contact us for details

Where can I see it?

We encourage you to order a sample before ordering. Push here to get a free sample: just pay for shipping!

Do you offer leasing/financing?

Yes please inquire about options with your sales representative.

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Jelly Bean Rubber Mulch Ohio

11655 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland

5.0 18 reviews

Kevin McCarrel ★★★★★ 2 months ago
Communication was very good. Was able to talk to someone right away on the phone. They were friendly and able to get my concerns addressed. The ordering process was simple and the order was shipped quickly. I was updated regularly on the … More order processing and shipping progress. Comes in giant 1 ton sacks that required a little more logistic planning to get from the truck to the back yard, but with the help of a skid-steer, it's not hard. Our kids love the product in the play area. It is very soft, no problems at all with bare feet and it doesn't make their feet turn black like other rubber products we've experienced and no splinters. It's not cheep, but we haven't regretted our purchase.
tmtatl ★★★★★ a month ago
I’ve been researching playground mulch of and on for about 3 years now, and I always came back to Jellybean. I love that it’s virgin recycled and doesn’t contain the sharp metal bits or other toxins/pollutants that recycled tire mulch … More does. I’ve been in touch with both Nicolas and John through the years and both get back to me very quickly to answer any questions I have or just to touch base. I was also able to easily order online and calculate how much I would need. I would recommend subscribing to emails and following them because you may be able to take advantage of a moving sale like I did and save some money. And speaking of money, rubber mulch is more expensive than wood chips, but it doesn’t degrade like natural mulch does, so it’s cheaper in the long run, and I can tell you from experience that it won’t track in or get embedded in your kids’ clothes like natural mulch does. I’m constantly trying to pick cedar mulch out of my son’s clothes after school—what a mess! I highly recommend Jellybean; I was pleased with the entire process from ordering through delivery. Excellent customer service and stress-free.
Laura Barrett ★★★★★ 3 months ago
I wanted a safer alternative for rubber mulch for our playset and found Jelly Bean mulch online. Figuring out how much we needed was very easy using their online calculator. It shipped quickly and arrived in huge bags. It’s taken a bit … More to transfer it all down but the kids love it. Would definitely recommend. Thanks!
Danielle Lesch ★★★★★ 6 months ago
The process was simple to determine the amount needed and place the order through the website. The order arrived within a week of me placing the order (we ordered two tons). It arrived as described in two large white bags on crates. Then … More began the task of spreading it over our playground surface. It is heavy and thankfully it spreads well once you get it down. We cut a hole midway down in the side of the bag and scooped it into a wheelbarrow. Once we were at half a bag we cut the top of the bag off and scooped it out from there.
Overall it looks and feels great. It looks like gravel from a distance. Up close you can see it's different sizes and colors of rubber mulch. At first it smells like rubber and after it's spread and out for a week or
so the smell pretty much went away. Our kids like it better then regular mulch, they say it feels better if they fall or get some in their shoes etc.. We highly recommend Jelly Beans rubber mulch. We are happy with our purchase.
Kyle Brocke ★★★★★ 2 months ago
We are completely happy with Jelly Bean's rubber mulch. The entire process was so simple, from ordering to receiving delivery and to spreading out across our backyard playset. Jelly Bean mulch is the safe alternative to rubber mulch … More made from tires. It does not smell, it has no metal or chemicals in it.
Rochelle Smith ★★★★★ 8 months ago
After several months of research trying to find the best product for our playground for the safety of our children. By far, Jelly Bean Rubber mulch was the best decision we could've made. The ordering process was quick and simple. … More When the product arrived and was installed it looks and feels amazing. I was very surprised how soft the mulch feels when walked on. It looks amazing and the children absolutely loves playing on it. The smell of rubber only lasted a couple of days and now you can't smell anything. The rubber stays in place and doesn't rub off on the children's clothes even when crawling on their knees. And most importantly, it doesn't affect our children with allergies. We are much more comfortable now when children are running around on the playground. They have enjoyed the mulch just as much as the equipment on top of the mulch. They love it. This was an absolute good investment. Thank you Jelly Bean Rubber Mulch.

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