Wood Chips
Wood Chips delivered direct from local quarries to 50 US cities. Bulk pricing from $65/yard on full-load orders. Same-day delivery in most metros, free delivery on 16+ yard loads.
About Wood Chips
Wood Chips is a mulch material with a typical density of 600 lbs per cubic yard. Spreads to 2-3 inches deep for landscape beds, conserves soil moisture, regulates temperature, suppresses weeds, and breaks down to enrich the soil over time.
A typical residential order is 3-8 yards; full-load contractor orders run 16-24 yards. We deliver in tandem-axle dump trucks (10-16 yard capacity) or tri-axles (16-24 yard capacity). Pricing varies with regional quarry proximity, load size, and current diesel; full-load delivery typically saves 15-20% over partial loads.
Specifications
- Category
- Mulch
- Typical size
- N/A, sold by volume
- Color
- Natural wood
- Density
- 600 lb/yd³ · 0.30 tons per cubic yard
- Sold by
- The yard
- Order minimum
- 1 yard (bag drop) · 4 yards (truck load)
- Full-load discount
- 16+ yards, typical 15-20% off list
- Delivery window
- Same-day on orders before 11 AM in most metros · 24-48h standard
- Free delivery threshold
- 16+ yards within the standard service radius
Coverage: how much Wood Chips do you need?
Quick reference: square feet covered by one yard at common spread depths. For exact tonnage, plug your dimensions into the material calculator.
Best uses for Wood Chips
How to install Wood Chips
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1
Pull back existing mulch
Don't pile up; that traps moisture and breeds root rot.
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2
Edge cleanly
Trench or sculpt 4" sharp edges so mulch stays in beds.
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3
Spread 2-3" deep
Less than 2" loses weed control; more than 3" suffocates roots.
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4
Keep off trunks
Leave a 2" donut around trunks; never volcano-mulch.
Comparable materials
From $45/yard- Density800 lb/yd³
- ColorBrown
From $53/yard- Density800 lb/yd³
- ColorBlack
From $52/yard- Density800 lb/yd³
- ColorBrown
From $76/yard- Density800 lb/yd³
- ColorRed
Where we source Wood Chips
We source Wood Chips from local quarries within the delivery region, typically inside a 50-mile radius. Short hauls mean lower delivery cost for you and a smaller diesel footprint per yard.
Every load is weighed at the source and the ticket travels with the truck, so you get exact tonnage, not estimates. Quality varies by quarry; we work with operators whose product meets state DOT spec for the applications we recommend.
Why bulk delivery saves money
Compared to bagged retail at the home center, bulk truck delivery comes in at roughly a third of the per-ton cost and skips the pallet-by-pallet handling. At our delivered range of $65 to $88 per yard, a 5 yard homeowner order saves hundreds versus the bagged equivalent at typical retail. A residential project usually runs 3 to 8 yards, which fits one tandem-axle truck and one drop. Contractors stepping up to 16 yards or more unlock our full-truck rate, which is generally 15 to 20 percent below the partial-load price. Bulk also wins on time: one delivery beats 20 trips to the rack, and the driver places the load where you want it instead of a parking-lot pallet.
Ordering Wood Chips from MyGravelBuddy
Drop your ZIP and ballpark tonnage in the form; you get a delivered quote and confirmed lead time back the same hour. Confirm the tonnage and the drop location, and we lock the truck on the schedule, typically 24 to 48 hours out for in-area orders. Payment clears, dispatch sends the window the night before, and the driver calls when the truck leaves the scale. Get a Wood Chips quote
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