Thinking About Rubber Mulch for Your Home or Business?
Cedar Lake is built around a 794-acre natural lake, the largest in Northwest Indiana, and that single fact changes how landscape mulch performs here. Humidity, heavy rain runoff, freeze-thaw cycles, and proximity to the water wear down wood mulch faster than in most inland towns. Recycled Rubber Products supplies Cedar Lake homeowners, HOAs, schools, and the town’s parks and recreation footprint with rubber mulch that holds color, drains fast, and does not rot.
We are a woman-owned, family-operated business headquartered in Joliet, IL. Every ton we ship is made from 100% recycled American tires, backed by a 12-year color warranty, and certified to the safety standards required by schools and municipalities.
Call us at (815) 436-5587 to request a quote, arrange delivery, or ask about bulk pricing for your Cedar Lake project.
Why Rubber Mulch Works So Well in a Lakefront Community
Cedar Lake’s location and climate are tough on wood mulch. Lakefront and near-lake properties deal with moisture, runoff, and seasonal weather that speeds up decomposition. Cabins, rentals, and second homes often sit empty for stretches, which means landscape beds do not get weekly maintenance.
Rubber mulch is built for exactly that environment:
- No rot or mold. Rubber does not break down in humid, lakeside air the way wood chips do.
- Excellent drainage. Water moves through rubber mulch quickly, which matters after the heavy thunderstorms that roll across Lake County in summer.
- Stays put in rain. Rubber mulch is heavier than wood and resists washout during runoff events far better than bark or chips.
- No pest attraction. Rubber does not feed termites, carpenter ants, or other wood-loving insects.
- 12-year color warranty. Color will not fade, wash off, or stain clothing, which protects your investment on rentals and primary homes alike.
- Low maintenance for part-time homeowners. One install holds up for more than a decade, so lake cabin and vacation property owners do not need to plan annual mulch refills.
For playgrounds, the safety case is even stronger. Our playground mulch meets IPEMA, ASTM F-1292, and ASTM F-1951 standards for fall protection and accessibility.
Our Product Lineup for Cedar Lake
KinderMulch Playground Rubber Mulch
Safe. Soft. Sustainable. KinderMulch is our IPEMA-certified playground product, a strong fit for Hanover Community School Corporation playgrounds, MacArthur Elementary, daycare centers, town park playgrounds, and residential swing sets across Cedar Lake.
Key specs:
- IPEMA certified for 16-foot fall height at 6 inches depth (commercial)
- Certified for 10-foot fall height at 4 inches depth (residential)
- ADA approved, meets ASTM F-1292 and ASTM F-1951
- 99.9% metal-free
- Six colors: Bark Brown, Evergreen, Natural Black, Ocean Blue, Onyx Black, and Rustic Redwood
RhinoMulch Landscape Rubber Mulch
Tough. Timeless. Transformative. RhinoMulch is our landscape grade, designed for beds, tree rings, walkways, and commercial properties. It is a natural pick for lakefront homes, cabin rentals, and properties along Lake Shore Drive where looks and low maintenance both matter.
Specialty Applications
Cedar Lake customers also draw on our specialty lines:
- Bulk rubber mulch for schools, HOAs, and town projects
- Equestrian rubber mulch for barns and paddocks
- Military-grade rubber mulch for training environments
- Ballistic rubber mulch for shooting ranges
Local Projects We Support in Cedar Lake
Cedar Lake has a different rhythm than its inland neighbors. Recreation, tourism, and the lake itself drive a lot of the landscape and playground needs here. A few of the most common use cases:
- Lakefront landscape beds. Homes along Lake Shore Drive and the lake’s perimeter use RhinoMulch in foundation plantings, tree rings, and walkway borders where wood mulch tends to wash out or float during heavy rain.
- Cabin and rental property landscaping. Owners of vacation homes and short-term rentals install rubber mulch once and skip the annual refill, which keeps curb appeal consistent between visits and bookings.
- Town park and playground mulch. Cedar Lake’s active parks and recreation footprint includes playgrounds, the Kiwanis Dog Park, public beach access, and the 18-acre Town Complex. IPEMA-certified mulch holds up to heavy use and meets safety standards required for public play spaces.
- Dog park and pet area surfacing. Rubber mulch is a popular choice for dog runs and pet areas because it drains quickly and does not splinter or rot.
- School playgrounds. Hanover Community School Corporation playgrounds and Crown Point Community Schools’ MacArthur Elementary in Cedar Lake use certified playground mulch to meet fall-height and accessibility requirements.
- HOA common areas. Lakefront and near-lake subdivisions use rubber mulch for shared entrance signs, common-area beds, and shared playgrounds where one install outlasts a decade of annual wood mulch contracts.
Delivery and Pickup for Cedar Lake Customers
Cedar Lake is a quick run from our Joliet, IL facility, so most orders ship out promptly and arrive ready to spread.
Production lead times:
- Natural Black: 1 to 3 business days
- Colored mulch: 3 to 5 business days
Delivery notes:
- We ship nationwide, with curbside delivery only.
- Bulk orders of 7 or more tons qualify for quantity discounts.
- Pickup is available at our Joliet facility.
Pickup and loading fee policy:
Non-commercial vehicles will be charged a $75 loading fee unless a waiver is signed. If you are picking up from Joliet in a personal vehicle and are willing to sign our waiver, the fee is waived. Call ahead so we can stage your order and have the paperwork ready when you arrive
Certifications and Safety Standards
Every order going to Cedar Lake carries the same documentation we supply to schools and municipalities:
- IPEMA certified (International Playground Equipment Manufacturers Association)
- EPA compliant
- ASTM F-1292 certified for impact attenuation
- ASTM F-1951 certified for wheelchair accessibility
- ADA approved
- 12-year color warranty
- 100% Made in the USA from recycled American tires
The Environmental Case for Rubber Mulch in a Lake Community
In a town built around a natural lake, it makes sense that residents care about how their choices affect the environment. Every ton of our mulch recycles roughly 134 scrap tires that would otherwise end up in landfills or illegal dumps.
Over more than two decades, we have helped divert millions of tires from the waste stream. Every Cedar Lake order, whether it is a single pallet for a backyard or a bulk delivery for a town playground, adds to that total.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Customers Say About Us!
This is our third time ordering mulch from Recycled Rubber Products. Their product is awesome. The color is vibrant and it takes your landscape beds to the next level. Would absolutely recommend.
Samantha Wilkins
15:15 17 May 26
Absolutely beautiful! Easy to get and such kind people!! Thank you!
Christine Stelmack
17:43 06 May 26
We ordered recycled rubber for my daughter’s playset. Fast and easy delivery! The material is great and helps cushion any accidental falls from swing, slide, etc. Such a great buy!! @audreyveasey
Brittany Veasey
13:52 21 Apr 26
Andrei Gusanu
15:02 07 Apr 26
This is a work in progress. These are the pictures of what we have done so far. I’m very happy with your product.Thank you so much,Debora
Debora Cohen
18:33 25 Mar 26
Jim Moore
14:15 24 Mar 26
Ordering was easy and delivery was quick and on time. Very good experience!
Robert Smalley
20:35 09 Dec 25
Very fast delivery and wonderful quality
Damonte Dickerson
15:35 20 Oct 25
Loving the mulch, it’s nice and soft for our son!
Kasi Dotterer
22:26 26 Sep 25
Quick quotes and very professional! Product looks great and easy to work with.
Kevin Sebert
19:16 12 Sep 25
Great product for landscaping!
Jasmine Dutton
10:20 19 Aug 25
We're very happy with how it turned out. We ordered 2,000lbs of rubber mulch for our playground. Ordering was easy, delivery was quick. Mulch was delivered to our driveway in a big bag. The entire process was very easy.
Andrea Tillema
19:24 18 Aug 25
Easy drop off. Pleasant staff.
Kristin Joy DeGroot duTchess
16:57 05 Aug 25
, Convenience Location. Good, Customer service.
Elizabeth Alvarez
16:53 05 Aug 25
By far the best deal for rubber mulch.
Joe Starr
21:21 02 Aug 25
We love the rubber mulch we bought from Recycled Rubber Products! It is perfect for surrounding our play set, and huge bonus, our digging- and dumping-loving son is having a great time with it too!
Gwen Wheatley
16:40 20 Jun 25
We ordered Recycled Rubber mulch for our playground and we love it.
Addison Wheatley
01:21 18 Jun 25
Great product, fast shipping, excellent communication! Definitely recommended Recycled Rubber Products if your looking for rubber mulch!
kmiles81
21:20 12 Jun 25
Wonderful company to work with. Mulch is very nice and soft. Delivery was quick. My kids are super happy with this play area.
Amanda Mann
18:02 10 Jun 25
I had another excellent experience with this company! The product is high quality and exactly as described. Their customer service is always outstanding friendly, responsive, and truly helpful throughout the process. Best of all the prices are very reasonable for the value offered. I highly recommend and will definitely be a 3 peat customer. Thank you so much recycle rubber products.
Tara Gentry
12:30 06 Jun 25
This was one of the smoothest transactions. Delivery was quick and seamless. I could not be happier with the onyx playground rubber mulch... Looks beautiful!
Laurie Smalley
13:28 27 May 25
I could not be happier with Recycled Rubber Products. Purchased 3 Super Sacks of the natural rubber color playground mulch for our yard. Shipping was extremely fast and the price was great. The play area turned out better than I imagined! I would recommend them to anyone.
Matt Igusky
15:40 11 May 25
The staff was excellent. From the front office to the delivery guys they all did a great job. Even when I screwed up my order they straightened it out. Even gave me the option to cancel it because the new order cost more. 5 stars across the board.
Joe Byers
21:51 30 Apr 25
Ed Branchaw
15:16 29 Apr 25
Joe Branchaw
23:25 27 Apr 25
Great product. Great customer service
Gale Verdick
18:35 26 Apr 25
Very easy process! They were cheaper than anyone else when looking for playground mulch, and the ordering process was very easy. Even better it is delivered right to my door!
Miles Johnston
21:32 23 Mar 25
We ordered 2 giant bags of blue rubber mulch. The color looked more vibrant online, but it's still a nice color. We have not completed our landscaping yet due to the cold, snowy weather, but I will post pictures once it's completed. Overall we are happy with our purchase.
Carol Rice
16:36 24 Feb 25
Needed the material quickly due to weather window closing on a project. Staff helped secure a load of rubber and get it out to me quickly. Delivery went smoothly and driver dropped off exactly where we requested. This was the best experience ever with a materials vendor. 100% recommend. Will use again and again for my future projects.
Paul Ruban
20:31 23 Jan 25
Very easy to work with. Great quality product.
Leiha
19:16 02 Jan 25
Great pricing, very fast delivery, very friendly shipping driver, very helpful staff
Ian Snarr
21:44 17 Dec 24
The mulch is so beautiful and kid friendly. We will be doing more work with your company. Thank you
Stephanie D
13:59 08 Nov 24
Great product and great prices! Friendly, helpful people
Carline Bronk
18:00 18 Oct 24
Everything about my experience purchasing from Recycled Rubber was great. I called to place an order and received a discount because of a promotion I wasn’t aware of which was awesome. The person I spoke to was informative and answered all my questions. Delivery was very quick too!
Hannah Hodges
15:55 18 Oct 24
I recently purchased 82 tons of recycled rubber mulch. I cannot thank Recycled Rubber Products enough for assisting with meeting our deadlines, it was a short and fast turn around on material and they worked with me to ensure I met my deadlines. Once again thank you to the whole staff that assisted with all our needs! I highly recommend using Recycled Rubber Products!
israel Avila
15:52 08 Oct 24
Love the product! Very reasonably priced. Would buy again and recommend as well.
Brittany Winn
17:39 09 Sep 24
We drive 6 hours from Ohio to Chicago to pick up our rubber mulch as the price was so good and the customer service was wonderful. We called the shop to ask several questions and were happy with the knowledge of the employees and their willingness to help us. Overall great experience, extremely reasonable price and quality product. Our children’s church kiddos love their new playground and we feel it is much safer now that we finished it with the beautiful rubber mulch. Thank you to all whi helped us. Sanctuary Church of God
Steve Stewart
13:27 09 Sep 24
Great service, great prices, great product!
Martin Bloyd
19:34 07 Sep 24
Excellent Rubber Product with an amazing price!! Customer service was so helpful and did a great job shipping it.
Joel Fugate
20:13 29 Aug 24
Recycled Rubber Products was a pleasure to deal with and very fairly priced compared to other places around! Can’t say enough good things about them!
Hans Klingenschmitt
14:02 23 Aug 24
The rubber mulch is great, safe and the flexible edging curves well softening the playground edge. Love the way it works and looks!
Jessica Viss
13:52 16 Aug 24
Super friendly staff! Fit my shipment in for a client same day! Very affordable. Definitely will use again!
Olivia Juarez
18:46 05 Aug 24
Great product and looks great.
Steve Donckers
18:30 02 Aug 24
Excellent and easy company to work with. Megan made things so simple and even went above and beyond to try and help me with some special circumstances! Definitely recommend this company if you’re looking for rubber mulch.
Rachel Hunt
18:28 02 Aug 24
Roger Todd Drummond
16:10 26 Jul 24
KRYSTAL FRANKLIN
14:42 26 Jul 24
This was my first time using this company and I have no regrets. I was able to pick up two super sacks at their location and they helped me load them onto my trailer. We have had the rubber mulch down for about a month and have had zero issues with it. I will look to using them again in the future.
Chip & Deanna Finck
22:45 24 Jul 24
Easy process. Works to provide shipping when needed at site. Good value and product.
Eric Oetzel
00:36 21 Jul 24
Great product for playsets. Several colors to choose from, great customer service and speedy delivery!
Kevin DeJong
21:31 05 Jul 24
We love our new mulch. The process of ordering and pick up was easy as well. Thank you!
KellyAnne Beliveau
22:00 29 Jun 24
Shipping was timely, and the delivery service was great. The price of the rubber mulch we purchased was very fair and competitive. This is a quality product and I anticipate it lasting for a number of years. It looks great with our new landscaping.
Robert Heldt
15:40 29 Jun 24
Loved the product. It looks great.
Mike Holloway
20:07 28 Jun 24
We love our rubber mulch. Got it quickly and it looks so good
Brandy McKinnon
20:03 28 Jun 24
Ordered 2,500 pounds of playground mulch in the red color.Mulch is perfect. Color is amazing. Size of pieces are perfect!
Derek
19:40 28 Jun 24
Excellent product. Easy pick up.
Sam & Kelly Beliveau
19:34 28 Jun 24
It was easy to handle and once applied, it looked very nice ! Sharp and clean!
Carlos Valencia
17:40 24 Jun 24
Recycled rubber products deliver on time with a great product. The rubber mulch is safe for the kids and doesn't retain water!
Keith Gouldsberry
23:26 21 Jun 24
We love our rubber mulch! It has completely transformed our playset and we couldn't be happier.
Angel Strine
20:29 17 Jun 24
Excellent customer service with direct contact, which I appreciated! The whole process was smooth. Very happy we used this company to get our rubber mulch for our daughter's swingset
Steve Rogers
14:12 07 Jun 24
We are so happy with how our playground set up turned out!! We have piece of mind knowing our children will be safe and that it will last for years to come! Whole process was so easy, delivery was great! Highly recommend
Susan Quast
12:48 06 Jun 24
Excellent Product. Just as expected. Great Company to do business with. Thanks again!
Adam Housner
13:28 01 Jun 24
Easy experience and the mulch looks great!
Jena Hepler
17:13 31 May 24
Super quick delivery, awesome company to work with and fantastic product!
Brittanya Bryant
11:30 25 May 24
A+++ great product, great price, great delivery. Added bonus it comes in a giant bag so your driveway is not trashed. :-)
Jeffrey Berens
20:27 24 May 24
Easy process from ordering to delivery. Grandkids love their new playground.
Richard OShea
16:34 22 May 24
I purchased 1 ton of rubber mulch for a swing set surround. The company was polite and the rubber is great. My child and wife are happy… so I am happy too! Great company and product.
Chris Jacobson
15:38 29 Apr 24
Ordered and delivered in 3 days! love the color and great quality
Stephen
13:56 21 Apr 24
Bought 5 tons of rubber mulch through Recycled Rubber Products and couldn’t be happier. The shipment arrive in a fast and timely manner and the price was way cheaper than the competitors. I would definitely recommend them to others!
Benjamin Corso
22:24 18 Apr 24
Jerry Mozwecz
17:05 18 Apr 24
Great quality, quick drop off, best price in the area.
Paris Karoutsos
21:40 08 Apr 24
Product came in huge bags on time. Was very easy to spread. Any excess cleaned up with a broom or blower. Looks fantastic and install on your knees was softer than soil. Love how it looks
Sheldon Gasek
02:00 22 Mar 24
Great quality product, friendly customer support, and best price around. Can't beat it!
Evan Condron
21:39 11 Mar 24
I researched many options for rubber mulch and super glad I found Recycled Rubber Products. Compared to other vendors, this company has live people that will talk to you. The service was excellent, responsive, and quick.I ordered on a Wednesday, and it was delivered on Friday! Granted I live in the same area, this was faster than I imagined.The mulch has done exactly what I wanted. I have 3 dogs and wanted something that looked great and would reduce the tracking of mud.The leaf blower doesn’t spray the mulch into the grass and it holds up to the rain and weather.Super pleased and should have done this years ago.
Jason Sewell
19:49 11 Dec 23
This stuff is great! Looks good & lasts forever! And the best price around.
Nathan Reeves
00:26 20 Nov 23
We have had great experience every time we have ordered! Easy process and quick delivery!
Jennifer Reeves
12:58 18 Nov 23
Unfortunately our project has hit a stall so we don’t have photos yet but the mulch was delivered in a timely manner and met all of our expectations!! We can’t wait to finish our install and get the mulch out!!
Ashley Wurtz
01:08 18 Nov 23
The rubber mulch is amazing quality! I will order again for other landscaping jobs!
Brandon Dake
14:37 23 Oct 23
Transaction was straightforward. Price was lower than expected. Nice people to deal with
Bobwhitebob !
14:20 23 Oct 23
The best quality and price around my area. I’ll definitely use them again for future products. Delivery was fast too.
cori forsythe
20:37 11 Oct 23
Super easy to spread and looks great. Kids love it!
Jonathan Ranly
14:57 23 Sep 23
Absolutely amazing company to work with! Great communication and super fast shipping. We ended up with 8 of the 2000lb bags of the black rubber mulch. I love it!Thanks again!
Amy Selby
03:22 14 Sep 23
4 years in and it still looks great!Word of advice - the smaller cuts are very light and are not immune to being swept away by water, so careful around downspouts and especially sewers.
Chris Kimble
21:09 04 Sep 23
Thank you for the prompt delivery, excellent product, and low price. This company was great to deal with from start to finish, local to my area, and had the best pricing I could find. The kids ninja rig turned out great and this added the final touch for safety. Thank you
Brian Kreml
01:57 23 Aug 23
So bright and cheerful. Soft landing for active kids. Lasts and lasts. No decay like with wood mulch. Easy to move around. Doesnt blow away. Will definitely buy more as we expand.
Margaret Healey
16:01 21 Aug 23
Customer service was excellent as they answered all my questions. Great products to choose from too!
paintrider1
11:47 17 Aug 23
Very nice people. Used in our flower beds. Doesnt blow out. Looks great.
Janet Steinke
01:30 17 Aug 23
This company went above and beyond! From the huge delivery that I wasn’t able to be present for the delivery service they use is reliable and had great communication. Then the product itself was 100% perfect as described! Quality is top notch! Great communication from Recycled Rubber Mulch, themselves!The entire experience was terrific and for the bulk price even with semi style shipping we couldn’t beat it!Thank you for making my children’s (mainly my) playground dreams come true!
Ariel Schweers
19:46 16 Aug 23
We have purchased from Recycled Rubber Products two times now! We love the look of the rubber, we love that it is recycled, the price is very reasonable, and it gives a soft cushion to those areas around the house. We used this to landscape around our house.
Felicia Houk
18:36 16 Aug 23
Great and very fast shipping. Great and friendly customer service
Joshua Thacker
18:01 16 Aug 23
Recycled Rubber is the way to go. We have purchased many tons of mulch from them is the past and are very impressed with the quality of their nuggets. You will not be disappointed in their products!
Kiddie Korner
17:43 16 Aug 23
Service was great and delivery was exactly as promised!
JW Yates
20:03 08 Aug 23
We ordered rubber mulch from here two different times and both times were amazing! They were very professional, helpful, and kind. And they shipped our large amounts of rubber mulch quickly both times! Highly recommend.
Kylie Petereit
15:33 20 Jul 23
I loved working with them. They were honest and helped me in every way possible including making sure the delivery was as close as possible to the date of we needed it. Thank you so much and keep up the customer first attitude!
Haider Ahmed
05:26 15 Jul 23
We have used this company for years! Always very friendly- good prices, accommodating for pick up and the mulch color stays good for many many years!
Audrey Montalto
14:34 11 Jul 23
Good company to do business with
Joan Solle
18:34 07 Jul 23
Bought some recycled rubber play ground rubber for our play grown,and it has worked wonderful,will buy again when we expand the play ground
Marty Davis
22:44 30 Jun 23
It’s been 3 years and I’m so happy with this investment. This has saved us time and probably a lot of falls/bugs in our yard! High recommend!
Lauren Flynn
20:59 28 Jun 23
Ready to Order Rubber Mulch for Your Cedar Lake Project?
Recycled Rubber Products is a woman-owned, family-operated business with more than two decades of experience turning scrap tires into durable, certified, and attractive mulch. Cedar Lake homeowners, HOA boards, schools, and property managers get the same pricing, warranty, and safety documentation we supply to clients nationwide.
Contact us:
- Phone: (815) 436-5587
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM
- Service area: Cedar Lake, IN and nationwide
- Headquarters: Joliet, IL
Call (815) 436-5587 today for a quote, to request a sample, or to schedule delivery to Cedar Lake.
