EPDM, the safe alternative
Made from clean industrial EPDM, never from tires, so your fields avoid the tire-derived chemicals and odor that concern parents and school boards. Virgin-grade performance at a competitive price.
Recycled EPDM ground, built for turf
Our recycled EPDM gives synthetic turf builders a non-tire infill that school, park district and municipal owners ask for by name. It delivers the cushioning, footing and resilience of EPDM, at competitive pricing so you can offer a premium field and stay competitive on bids.
Every batch starts as clean post-industrial scrap from EPDM extruders and molders, then is ground and screened to consistent mesh sizing for predictable installs.
Specifications
| Material | 100% recycled EPDM |
|---|---|
| Source | Post-industrial scrap |
| Contaminants | No metal, cord or tire rubber |
| Mesh size | Custom |
| Colors | Black |
| PCF | 21–28, custom PCF available |
| Packaging | 2,000 lb super sacks |
| Test data | Sieve analysis with every shipment |
Clean at the source
We collect directly from post-industrial waste streams, before the material ever meets downstream contamination.
Graded to spec
Uniform particle sizing means predictable install depth, even spreading and consistent playing characteristics from one end of the field to the other.
Virgin-grade performance
Shock absorption, elasticity and UV resistance comparable to compounded virgin EPDM, holding up to heavy foot traffic and seasons of weather.
A true non-tire option
A 100% recycled EPDM alternative to virgin EPDM infill systems, with none of the tire-derived chemicals or odor.
EPDM performance without the virgin price
| Attribute | JMS recycled EPDM | Virgin EPDM | SBR tire crumb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contains tire rubber | No | No | Yes |
| Performance | Comparable to virgin EPDM | Benchmark | Good cushioning |
| UV and weather durability | High | High | Moderate |
| Odor | Low | Low | Tire odor |
| Recycled content | 100% | None | 100% |
| Relative cost | Competitive, well below virgin EPDM | Highest | Lowest |
General comparison for planning. Request our test data for project specifications.
Where turf builders use it
Performance infill
The cushioning layer for football, soccer, lacrosse and multi-sport fields, giving athletes consistent footing and impact protection.
Blended infill systems
Combine with sand or other infills to tune firmness, ball roll and G-max targets for each project.
Poured and bonded surfaces
A top layer for playgrounds, sidelines, track infields and other bonded rubber surfaces around the field.
From post-industrial waste streams to your field.
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Collect
We pick up EPDM scrap directly from post-industrial waste streams through established collection channels.
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Keep it clean
Because it's collected before downstream contamination, the feedstock arrives free of metal, cord and tire rubber.
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Grind and grade
We grind and screen to industry-standard mesh sizes, then ship ready to install.
Builders and owners who made the switch
“Our school board wanted a field with no tire crumb, period. JMS let us offer that without pricing ourselves out of the bid. The sieve data that ships with every load made the spec review easy.”
“Consistent sizing from sack to sack. Our crews spread it faster and hit depth on the first pass.”
“Parents stopped asking about the smell. Three seasons in, the field still plays the way it did on opening day.”
Capacity available now
We have additional feedstock and processing capacity and are adding turf-builder partners. Whether you need material for a single field or steady volume across a season of installs, we'll scale to your schedule.
Bulk EPDM scrap
Grinding or compounding in-house? We sell unprocessed EPDM scrap from the same clean, source-direct supply.
Ask about bulk scrap →Common questions
Do you provide test data?
Yes. A sieve analysis ships with every order, and we can share additional test data for project specifications on request.
Can you match our mesh specification?
We grind to industry-standard mesh sizes and can run custom sizing. Share your spec with your quote request and we'll confirm availability.
How does recycled EPDM differ from virgin EPDM?
It's the same polymer family, recovered from manufacturing scrap instead of newly compounded. It performs comparably on the field at a significantly lower price.
How is it packaged and shipped?
Standard orders ship in 2,000 lb super sacks. Tell us your site and schedule and we will plan deliveries around your installs.