Crushed Limestone vs Recycled Asphalt

Crushed Limestone

Crushed sedimentary rock with a pale gray to white color. Compacts well and provides good drainage. Limestone is a popular choice in the Midwest and South where it's quarried locally, keeping costs low.

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.

Crushed Limestone

• ✓ Driveways
• ✓ Pathways
• ✓ Base material
• ✓ Garden beds
• ✓ Parking pads
• ✓ Erosion control

Recycled Asphalt

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

Crushed Limestone

• + Compacts into a firm, stable surface
• + Light color brightens landscapes
• + Good drainage properties
• + Affordable in limestone-rich regions
• + Natural weed suppression when compacted

• − Can become muddy when wet (stone dust)
• − Limited color options
• − May raise soil pH over time
• − Dusty in dry conditions
• − Not available everywhere

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

Crushed Limestone

Available from fine limestone screenings up to 3-inch chunks. Most common sizes are 3/4" and 1.5". Color ranges from pale gray to off-white, sometimes with a slight yellow tint. Compacted limestone screenings create a smooth, almost concrete-like surface.

Recycled Asphalt

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