#89 Stone vs Recycled Asphalt

#89 Stone

Small angular crushed stone approximately 3/8 inch and smaller. Similar in size to pea gravel but with angular edges that provide better compaction and stability. A versatile fine aggregate used in both construction and landscaping applications.

Recycled Asphalt

Recycled asphalt is made from reclaimed asphalt pavement that has been crushed and screened. When compacted, it hardens over time as residual asphalt binder reactivates, creating a durable and cost-effective driving surface.

#89 Stone

• ✓ Walkways
• ✓ Pipe bedding
• ✓ Asphalt mix
• ✓ Between pavers
• ✓ Top dressing
• ✓ Drainage backfill

Recycled Asphalt

• ✓ Driveways
• ✓ Parking areas
• ✓ Rural roads
• ✓ Access roads

#89 Stone

• + Angular edges compact better than rounded pea gravel
• + Small size fills tight spaces
• + Good for pipe bedding and utility trenches
• + Comfortable enough for walkways
• + Excellent drainage

• − Too small for driveway base layers
• − Can migrate without edging
• − Less decorative than pea gravel
• − May be tracked by shoes
• − Not widely stocked at all suppliers

Recycled Asphalt

• + Very affordable
• + Compacts into a hard surface
• + Less dust than gravel
• + Reuses existing materials

• − Can soften in extreme heat
• − Dark color absorbs heat
• − Limited availability in some regions

#89 Stone

Angular crushed stone pieces 3/8" and smaller. Color varies by quarry — typically gray, blue-gray, or tan. The angular shape distinguishes it from similarly-sized pea gravel.

Recycled Asphalt

Crushed asphalt pieces typically under 1 inch. Black or dark gray in color.