What is Recycled Fill Sand?
Recycled fill sand — also known as pipe bedding sand, cable sand, utility sand or backfill sand — is a cost-effective, sustainable alternative to building sand or as dug sand. Reclaimed and washed from construction materials, it is mainly used for bedding in and around electrical cables and underground drainage pipes. Because it is a recycled product, it is classed as a fill sand rather than a sharp sand or building sand, making it an economical choice for backfill and bedding work.
What is Recycled Fill Sand used for?
- Pipe bedding and surround for underground drainage
- Bedding and backfill for electrical cables and ducting
- Utility and service trench backfill
- Blinding layer prior to pouring concrete
- General fill and levelling on construction sites
Why choose Recycled Fill Sand?
Recycled fill sand gives you reliable bedding and backfill performance at a lower cost than quarried sand. Every tonne helps divert waste from landfill, cuts demand for virgin materials and reduces your project's carbon footprint. Colour may vary slightly from load to load due to the mixed recycled sources, which does not affect its performance as a fill and bedding material.
Key Details:
- Product: Recycled fill sand / pipe bedding sand / cable sand
- Typical Use: Pipe bedding, cable backfill, trench fill
- Sustainability: Reclaimed and washed — a lower-carbon alternative to virgin sand
- Availability: Loose tipped, small and large loads
There is a 1 tonne minimum delivery on this product. This material is supplied loose tipped, however for larger quantities we can also offer it by the bulk bag (minimum 10 bags). We can offer this in 20 tonne loads and 28 tonne artic loads.
We deliver recycled fill sand loose in bulk 11 tonne loads or smaller quantities as low as 1 tonne. We deliver to Thatcham, Newbury, Reading and all the surrounding towns and villages across Berkshire, North Hampshire and Southern Oxfordshire.
We have over 40 years' experience supplying aggregates. To get a quote please call Thatcham 01635 865679 or Newbury 01635 40009. If you are a trade customer we do offer trade discount.
Recycled Fill Sand FAQs
Is recycled fill sand the same as pipe bedding sand or cable sand?
Yes. Recycled fill sand is commonly sold under several names including pipe bedding sand, cable sand, utility sand and backfill sand. They all describe the same versatile fill and bedding material.
Is recycled fill sand cheaper than building sand?
Yes. As a recycled product it is a more affordable alternative to building sand or as dug sand, while still performing reliably for bedding and backfill applications.
Can I use recycled fill sand for pipe and cable bedding?
Yes. It is mainly used for bedding in and around underground drainage pipes and electrical cables, as well as for general trench backfill.
How much recycled fill sand do I need?
As a guide, sand weighs approximately 1.7 tonnes per cubic metre. Call us with your trench or area dimensions and we can help you work out the quantity.
