Whether it’s a backyard playset tucked near the tree line or a community playground managed by an HOA, the surfacing under kids’ feet matters. KinderMulch is IPEMA certified to protect against falls from up to 16 feet at a 6-inch depth for commercial settings, and up to 10 feet at a 4-inch depth for residential use. It meets ASTM F-1292 for impact attenuation and ASTM F-1951 for ADA-compliant wheelchair accessibility.

For Volo daycares, park districts, and families with backyard playsets, KinderMulch solves the problems that come with wood chip surfacing in Northern Illinois. It drains fast after heavy rain, won’t freeze into a rigid surface during winter, and doesn’t decompose, mold, or attract termites. It’s 99.9% metal-free, so there’s no risk of sharp debris where kids play.

KinderMulch comes in six colors: Bark Brown, Evergreen, Natural Black, Ocean Blue, Onyx Black, and Rustic Redwood.

KinderMulch® is our dedicated rubber mulch for playgrounds, engineered to help protect children from falls and provide a cleaner, more comfortable play surface.

Key safety and performance features include:

• IPEMA certified fall protection 
  • Up to 16′ fall height at 6″ depth for commercial installations 
  • Up to 10′ fall height at 4″ depth for residential use 
• ADA approved and compliant with: 
  • ASTM F-1292 (impact attenuation) 
  • ASTM F-1951 (accessibility) 
• 99.9% metal-free through rigorous processing 
• Softer than traditional surfaces like wood chips or pea gravel, helping reduce injury risk 

From equipment under high slides to busy swing bays, KinderMulch is designed so kids can run, jump, climb, and explore with an added layer of protection underneath.

Transforming Waste into Worth: The Sustainability Behind Every Order

Every ton of rubber mulch we produce recycles 134 scrap tires that would otherwise end up in landfills. Over more than two decades, Recycled Rubber Products has turned millions of tires into surfacing and landscaping materials that outperform their traditional alternatives.

Here’s what that means in practice for Volo customers:

• 12-Year Color Warranty — The longest in the industry. Color holds through rain, snow, UV exposure, and heavy foot traffic.
• 99.9% Metal-Free — Our processing removes virtually all metal content, making the product safe for playgrounds and bare feet.
• EPA Compliant & ADA Approved — Meets environmental standards and accessibility requirements for public spaces, parks, and school grounds.
• Lowest Price Guarantee — Especially relevant for local bulk orders from Lake County contractors, municipalities, and HOAs.
• 100% American-Made — Manufactured from recycled tires in the USA by a woman-owned, family-operated company right here in Illinois.

Volo and the surrounding Wauconda and Lake County area include properties and facilities with needs that go well beyond standard landscaping.

EquestraTurf Equestrian Mulch

The rural stretches around Volo and Wauconda are home to stables, private equestrian properties, and riding facilities. EquestraTurf provides arena footing and paddock surfacing that controls dust, stabilizes ground conditions in wet weather, and offers a surface that’s easier on horse hooves and joints than packed dirt or sand. For property owners managing outdoor riding areas through Illinois seasons, it holds up without the constant regrading that natural surfaces require.

Ballistic Rubber Mulch

Local shooting ranges and law enforcement training facilities in the Lake County region use our ballistic rubber mulch for backstop and berm applications. It absorbs rounds effectively, reduces ricochet risk, and simplifies lead reclamation compared to traditional sand berms.

We ship directly to Volo and the surrounding area, including zip codes 60020, 60051, and 60073. Production typically takes 1 to 3 business days for Natural Black and 3 to 5 business days for colored mulch. Bulk orders of 7 or more tons qualify for quantity discounts.

Delivery is curbside. If you’d prefer to pick up your order, our Joliet facility is open Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM; non-commercial vehicles will be charged a $75 loading fee unless a waiver is signed. For contractors and property managers handling larger projects across Lake County, we’re happy to work with you on volume and scheduling.