A Community Cornerstone
We are very proud to serve Fort Worth, Texas, and the surrounding areas from our location at 2251 Silver Creek Road. Discover the competitive prices, fast, professional services, and high quality products that have made us a recycling, compost, mining and organic products industry leader. As a Go Texan partner, we enjoy supporting Texas-based businesses and are dedicated to our Texas community. Call or visit our locally owned and operated location today with your questions, and our courteous professionals will be happy to make suggestions.
Through this Fort Worth partnership, Silver Creek Materials helps Bonnell's Fine Texas Cuisine deliver on their award-winning, farm-to-table philosophy.
Involvement In Fort Worth
Silver Creek Materials is dedicated to Fort Worth. We are involved in Fort Worth neighborhoods, churches, schools, and gardens. We have donated our materials and expertise to numerous community projects.
To name a few:
Eagle Scouts and Boy Scouts
Covenant Classical School
Christ Chapel Bible Church
Bread Basket Ministries
FWISD Elementary Schools
Trinity Valley Soccer Fields
Como Community Garden
Dirty Scurry Mud Run
Southwest Christian School
The Academy of Carrie F. Thomas
East Fort Worth Montessori
Bonnell’s Restaurant Group
A Message From Our Founder
Having been born and raised in Fort Worth, I have a responsibility and in fact, a duty to give back to my community. My business's focus is on the environment and providing my customers the best soil and mulch products possible.
I focus on competitive pricing, a commitment to quality, and fast professional service. My extensive use of recyclable organics including tree trimmings, wood, and out of date beverages make us the leader within our recycling industry. Thousands of tons of organics, which in the past were destined to landfills, are now diverted to us for composting and mulching.
I also specialize in mined materials for construction and building. We offer structural fill, sand, and rock products to the construction industry.
Please consider letting me provide all of your landscape and construction needs.
Robert Dow
Awards & Accolades
1997 Recipient of the Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence
The Texas Environmental Excellence Awards (TEEA) celebrate the bold efforts of citizens, communities, businesses and organizations to preserve and protect the Texas environment.
The mission of the TEEA program is to honor the state's most outstanding waste reduction and pollution prevention projects. These award-winning programs reflect the goals of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) itself: to protect our state's human and natural resources and ensure clean air, clean water, and the safe management of waste
2019 Forte Awards Winner - Manufacturing / Distribution Category
Fort Worth celebrates the fortes (best practices & strong suits) of Fort Worth’s most successful entrepreneurs. This year we were the honorees of this award and are proud to be among the finest businesses in North Texas.
What started in 1983 as a sand and gravel quarry has led to an expansion of product lines and services. Everything that enters Silver Creek Materials’ gates is recycled in some manner. The company diverts thousands of tons of compostable products away from landfills annually and is immersed in several organizations throughout Fort Worth.
2021 Texas Mutual Platinum Safety Award
Texas Mutual Insurance Company utilizes the Work Safe, Texas Award Program to recognize policyholders whose commitment to employee safety sets them apart. Companies who receive the Texas Mutual Safety Award provide the resources necessary to protect employees from workplace hazards and have an outstanding safety record. Silver Creek Materials is one of just 200 businesses that received the award out of 72,000 policyholders across Texas.
2022 Texas Mutual Platinum Safety Award
Texas Mutual Insurance Company utilizes the Work Safe, Texas Award Program to recognize policyholders whose commitment to employee safety sets them apart. Companies who receive the Texas Mutual Safety Award provide the resources necessary to protect employees from workplace hazards and have an outstanding safety record. Silver Creek Materials is one of just 200 businesses that received the award out of 72,000 policyholders across Texas.
The history of silver creek materials
IN 1983…
Mining officially breaks ground in Fort Worth.
IN 1991…
Silver Creek Materials starts producing soil mixes, compost, and native tree mulches.
IN 1992…
The first Tub Grinder is purchased to kick-off Cedar Mulch grinding.
IN 1997…
Silver Creek Materials receives the Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence.
IN 2002…
Rather than lay off employees during a time of nationwide grief and economic damage, Robert Dow, Founder of Silver Creek Materials, kept them employed by building an on-site lake dedicated to entertaining SCM employees, friends, and family for generations to come.
IN 2013…
The Lake Worth Dredging Project begins and Silver Creek Materials takes in over 2.3 million cubic yards of sandy loam material.
IN 2015…
Silver Creek Materials launches the mulch and soil bagging operation.
IN 2018…
Silver Creek Distribution is established to better serve our professional landscapers and retailers.
IN 2019…
Silver Creek Materials receives the Forte Award for Manufacturing and Distribution.
IN 2021…
Silver Creek Materials receives the Texas Mutual Insurance Company Platinum Safety Award.
IN 2022…
Zoo Poo, 100% Organic Herbivore Compost, is launched in retail stores across North Texas, kicking off a historic partnership with the Dallas Zoo.
Silver Creek Materials receives the Texas Mutual Insurance Company Platinum Safety Award for the second year in a row.