Silt Saver Chip 10 Wattle Multipurpose and rugged wattle.

The Silt Saver Chip 10 Wattle is a weighted sediment control device filled with biodegradable, weed and seed free kiln dried wood chips, designed to dissipate stormwater velocity and retain sediment in Best Management Practice (BMP) applications such as slope stabilization and curb inlet protection. It is a 9-inch diameter, 10-foot length wattle that serves as an environmentally safe alternative to recycled rubber, wire, and silt fence solutions.

The Chip 10 Wattle works by absorbing stormwater through its kiln dried wood chip core, which causes the wattle to more than double in weight – from approximately 58 lbs dry to 145 lbs wet – anchoring it firmly in place to slow water velocity and trap sediment. This self-weighting mechanism eliminates the need for additional anchoring systems while maintaining effective sediment retention during storm events.

The Chip 10 Wattle features built-in attached handles that allow for easy manual placement and repositioning without specialized equipment. Simply position the wattle perpendicular to the flow direction on a slope or at a curb inlet, and the wattle’s increasing wet weight will hold it securely in place once stormwater is absorbed.

The Chip 10 Wattle offers a biodegradable, environmentally safe core material that protects waterways from the chemical leaching risks associated with recycled rubber and the physical hazards of wire-based wattles. Its kiln dried wood chip fill is certified weed and seed free, ensuring no invasive species are introduced to sensitive project sites.

The Chip 10 Wattle is available in two durable sleeve options: a black woven polypropylene geotextile fabric and a high visibility polypropylene green mesh fabric. The high visibility green mesh option is particularly useful on active construction sites where product identification and inspection are priorities.

The Chip 10 Wattle is designed for use in BMP applications including slope stabilization, check dams, and curb inlet protection – making it a versatile sediment control solution across a wide range of land disturbance and stormwater management projects. Its performance in velocity dissipation and sediment retention makes it suitable for both low and high-activity construction environments.