Sale of Sand and Gravel in Place is a type of aggregate mining operation in which sand and gravel are extracted from a pit, processed, and sold in place. This type of sale is often used for construction projects, road building, beach restoration, and landscaping. The extracted sand and gravel is typically loaded into trucks and transported to the processing plant where it is washed, screened, graded, and separated into various sizes. The processed material is then sold in place either in bulk or bagged. Bulk sale is the most cost-efficient option and is usually used where large quantities of sand and gravel are needed. Bagged sale is more suitable for smaller projects where more precision is needed. There are three main types of Sale of Sand and Gravel in Place: surface mining, dredging, and open-pit mining. Surface mining involves digging a pit on the surface of the ground and extracting sand and gravel from the pit. Dredging involves removing sand and gravel from the bottom of a lake or river. Open-pit mining involves digging a large pit and extracting sand and gravel from the pit. No matter the type of sale, all sand and gravel must meet state and local regulations for safety and environmental protection.