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Erosion Control Mix
What is Erosion Control Mix (ECM)?
Definition (Maine DEP’s Erosion and Sediment Control Best Management Practices Manual): “Erosion control mix is a dense, processed mixture of intertwining shredded wood fragments and grit that will stabilize a site immediately without vegetation. The mix must be well-graded with an organic component that is between 50 and 100% of dry weight, and that is composed of fibrous and elongated fragments. The mineral portion of the mix should be naturally included in the product with no larger rocks (>4”) or large amounts of fines (silts and clays). In stump grinding, the mineral soil originates from the root ball and should not be removed before grinding. The mix should be free of refuse, material toxic to plant growth, or unsuitable material (bark chips, ground construction debris or reprocessed wood products).”
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Where can I get Erosion Control Mix?
Suppliers of Erosion Control Mix (Updated 02/2026)
These supplier lists are for informational purposes only. There are absolutely no endorsements or approvals of these vendors by the Maine DEP. All benefits/risk are the responsibility of the buyers. There may be other suppliers the Department is not aware of. Contact NPSTraining.DEP@Maine.gov to keep us aware of any changes or additions.
| Company | Town | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Gammon’s Garden Center & Landscape Nursery | Auburn | (207) 783-6986 |
| MB Bark, Inc. | Auburn | (207) 786-0600 |
| Native Notions Eco Landscaping | Belgrade | (207) 314-9538 |
| E.M. Woods | Boothbay | (207) 633-3193 |
| Warren Excavation | Bridgton | (207) 749-7407 |
| Stackhouse Excavation | Bristol | (207) 563-1956 |
| Ray Labbe and Sons | Brunswick | (207) 725-7336 |
| Gorham Sand & Gravel | Buxton | (207) 839-2442 Ext. 122 |
| Soderberg Construction Co. | Caribou | (207) 498-6300 |
| E. L. Vining & Sons | Farmington | (207) 778-4875 |
| R.J. Grondin & Sons | Gorham | (207) 854-1147 |
| Shaw Bros. Inc. | Gorham | (207) 839-2552 |
Casella Organics |
Hermon | 1-800-287-9947 / (207) 862-7172, |
Casella Organics |
Portsmouth, NH | 1-800-933-6474 (207) 781-5011, |
| N.C. Hunt Lumber | Jefferson | (207) 549-0922 |
| J.D. Irving Sawmill Division | Saint John, New Brunswick | (506) 632-7777 / (506) 271-5627 |
| Meader Construction | New Sharon | (207) 778-3022 |
| Somerset Stove and Stone | Oakland | (207) 465-9800 |
| Portage Construction | Portage | (207) 227-2088 |
| Reay Excavating and Trucking Inc. | Readfield | (207) 685-9953 |
| J.A. Simpson, Inc. | Sanford | (207) 324-5412 |
| Comprehensive Land Technologies | South China | (207) 445-3151 |
| C.H. Stevenson | Wayne | (207) 685-3600 |
| Cousineau Inc. | Wilton | (207) 645-4448 |
| Landcrafters | Woolwich | (207) 443-9789 |