Are bin, mafia and ecology blocks the same?
Bin blocks, mafia blocks and ecology blocks are regional names for large, heavy concrete blocks. Order by size and interlock profile, not just the nickname. These are different from small hollow cinder blocks.
Regional block names
| Name | Common meaning |
|---|---|
| Bin blocks | Blocks used to build material-storage bays |
| Mafia blocks | A regional name for large concrete blocks |
| Ecology or eco blocks | Another name for the heavy-block product family |
| Concrete barrier blocks | Blocks used to mark boundaries and organize site layouts |
| Concrete lego blocks | A nickname for blocks with cast interlocking profiles |
Full, half and corner blocks
Our full interlocking block is typically 6 feet long × 2 feet wide × 2 feet high, weighing approximately 3,600 lb. The half block is 3 feet long × 2 feet wide × 2 feet high, weighing approximately 1,800 lb. Half refers to length, not height.
Corner blocks create 90-degree turns for bins, walls and enclosures. Compare the block options.
Match the interlock
Interlocking blocks have cast profiles that fit together. Profiles vary by supplier. If you are extending an existing layout, send its block dimensions and photos or measurements of the top and bottom profiles.
Get blocks and delivery in one quote
Send your delivery ZIP, block type and estimated quantity. If you do not know the count, give the total length or layout dimensions. Include any existing blocks you need to match.
Full loads and partial loads are welcome. There is no minimum order. We supply and deliver nationwide with one quote covering blocks and delivery.
Block name questions
Why are they called mafia blocks?
There is no agreed origin for the name. It is a jobsite nickname associated with the Northeast, not a different product specification.
Why are they called ecology blocks?
The name is associated with blocks cast from leftover ready-mix concrete. The nickname alone does not guarantee a particular mix or recycled content; confirm the product supplied.
Are bin blocks and bunker blocks the same thing?
The names often refer to the same heavy concrete blocks. Bunker blocks is common in farm and agricultural-storage contexts. Match the dimensions and interlock, rather than ordering by nickname alone.
