HOW DOES THE DIRT LOCKER® PREVENT EROSION?

Your plants will grow successfully within the nurturing aid of the Dirt Locker® that will lock in moisture, soil, and nutrients. Together, the Dirt Locker® and your plants become a cohesive stabilizing force, protecting your entire hillside from nature’s destructive elements and providing erosion control that improves over time. As your plants increase their root structure, the hillside is constantly increasing in strength AND beauty! So you want at least 50% of your Dirt Locker system planted, the more plants, the bigger and stronger the root system! Check out this chart to see how it works.

HOW LONG WILL THE DIRT LOCKER® LAST?

Technically, forever! HDPE (which the Dirt Locker® is made of) is not biodegradable and do not breakdown over time. They are also created with 10 year UV inhibitor. The original prototypes have been in place for over 12 years with only mild fading. Additionally, since the Dirt Locker® is designed to grow and sustain plants, ideally they will be providing shade, thus substantially increasing the life of the Dirt Locker®. They also come with a 5 year warranty, however the warranty is void if not installed per our official Dirt Locker® installation instructions included with your purchase. Check out this chart to see how the Dirt Locker® protects plants all year round!

HOW DOES THE DIRT LOCKER® FAIR IN HARSH WINTERS AND EXTREME SUMMERS?

We stand by our product in the harshest winters (-58F/-50C) and hottest summers (+160F/+60C). It is made of 100% recycled post-consumer waste High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) so the material is very durable and will not crack due to the elements.

We take 100% recycled High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) plastic and turn it into a sloped landscaping solution with a natural UV inhibitor built in. Each Dirt Locker® recycles the equivalent of 13 plastic milk jugs, making it possible to garden on hillside terrain.   

Dirt Locker® is flame retardant by nature, however, HDPE starts to melt at 235°F so although these are not fire hazards, they are not resistant to forest fires. The HDPE UL rating is UL 94 HB: horizontal slow burning with a burning rate of less than 76mm/min and burning stops before 100mm.

SHIPPING:

We do not have a storefront or warehouse for local pickup to keep the cost as low as possible for our customers, however we offer free shipping in the continental USA for orders over $500. We also offer worldwide shipping calculated by weight at checkout.

Please note, Dirt Lockers and JHooks are made to order in the USA and ship separately with FedEx, so they may arrive on different days. Expect 1-2 weeks for delivery. ALL orders are shipped in boxes with a maximum weight of 50lbs each. Each box can hold up to 100 small, or 30 medium, or 25 large Dirt Lockers.

RETURN POLICY:

We do not offer exchanges but we do accept returns within 14 days from delivery for any unused Dirt Lockers® in their original packaging. Partial bulk order returns will be subjected to regular pricing and deducted from your refund. Promotional items included in your original order must also be returned, or will be subject to regular retail pricing when computing your refund. Return service and labels will be provided for a charge and deducted from your total refund as well as a $15 recycled plastic manufacturer’s restocking fee. To request a refund, please email us with your order number, product description, and quantity to be returned. You will receive an email confirmation and instructions. Upon receipt of the item, you will receive an email once your return has been processed. Please allow 7 business days from the time we receive your return for it to be processed. If you have received an incorrect item, please contact us and give us the opportunity to correct our error.

DISCOUNTS:

We offer the following discounts with proof of ID:

-military

-senior

-first responder 

We also offer discounted pricing for bulk orders in packs of 25 (1 pack of 25) and 100 Dirt Lockers® (4 packs of 25), financing options through Klarna, and free shipping on orders over $500 in the continental USA. As we are a small family-owned business using 100% recycled plastic, our manufacturing costs are a lot higher than if we used virgin plastic, but we keep our prices as low as possible for you, the customer, to encourage our collective environmental impact. Each Dirt Locker® purchased saves the equivalent of 13 plastic milk jugs from entering our oceans and landfills! Our hope is to offer customers an environmentally and budget friendly DIY solution compared to inefficient and expensive alternatives.

**PLEASE BE AWARE** Do not use any unsolicited Coupon Codes or purchase any Dirt Locker® product outside our website or Etsy Shop as there are several sites falsely advertising Dirt Locker®. We are the ONLY distributor.

Small: (formerly known as “Junior”) flat 24”L x 7.5”H (3”H min) = slopes 24-40° & holds max 5 gallon plants (small shrubs)

Medium: (formerly known as “Original”) flat 48”L x 9”H (4.5”H min) = slopes up to 23° & holds max 15 gallon plants

Large: (formerly known as “Senior”) flat 48”L x 12”H (5”H min) = slopes 24-45° and holds max 15 gallon plants

Small Planter Ring: 16” diameter and works with 10-45° slopes (holds max 11" container)

Medium Planter Ring: 26” diameter and works with 10-28° slopes (holds max 24” container)

Large Planter Ring: 26” diameter and works with 29-40° slopes (holds max 24” container)

*2 Dirt Lockers = 1 Planter Ring. Watch or view installation instructions.

Dirt Locker® Pro Tips:

-Always follow the official Dirt Locker® Installation Instructions emailed to you after purchase or download here.

-Let your Dirt Lockers lay in sun for a few minutes before installing for an easier install.

-Don’t step directly on top of the Dirt Locker® edge.

-Make sure to sculpt your Dirt Locker® into a “C’ shape, NOT a “V”, to prevent excess strain and vulnerability on the center slot.

-We are patented, but always be sure to check with your HOA and/or local codes prior to installing the Dirt Locker® system as each HOA holds their own set of rules and regulations as well as special permits in your area may be required.

J Hook Pro Tips:

-Use a 3lb steelhead mallet for install.

-Use a 1/2" steel drill bit when installing in rocky soil.

-Watch our J hook install videos for proper position, view our guide for application, and a hack for securing the ends on steep slopes.

-If you plan on installing in water or fluctuating water levels, please use powder coated J hooks to prevent rusting. We do not currently sell these.