Erosion Control Material (ECM)
$22.00
Available at: Cape Cod Firewood, 280 Union Street, Yarmouth Port, MA
Erosion Control Material (ECM) is a natural, sustainable, and conservation-approved product made entirely from pure stump grindings — not brush, logs, or debris. This coarse, fibrous mix is used as an eco-friendly alternative to traditional silt fence installations on construction or landscape sites.
Description
✅ Conservation Committee Approved — Recognized as a compliant erosion control method in place of silt fencing in many areas
🌿 100% Natural & Biodegradable — Made from clean stump grindings, sustainably processed on-site
💧 Effective Filtration — Chunky texture captures sediment while maintaining drainage
💰 Cost-Effective & Low Maintenance — No fence removal, storage, or disposal costs
🪵 Locally Recycled — Processed from Cape Cod’s own forestry operations, supporting a closed-loop recycling system
- Site perimeter erosion control
- Construction access points
- Driveway or yard stabilization
- Roadway edge stabilization
- Temporary drainage areas
- Product Abbreviation: ECM (Erosion Control Material)
- Composition: 100% stump grindings (no brush or logs)
- Typical Installation Depth: 4–6 inches
- Typical Width: 3–4 feet along the perimeter
- Use in place of: silt fence or hay bales where conservation-approved
- Fully compostable; may be spread into soil after project completion
