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Dirt in Akron, Ohio

Free fill dirt near Akron, Ohio is posted by homeowners and contractors on Dirtly's map. As of September 20, 2026 there are 17 open listings and 26 supply yards within 25 miles.

Delivered dirt commonly runs $150–$400 a dump-truck load ($5–$50 per cubic yard plus delivery), and hauling extra away can run from a few hundred dollars for a short local dump run up to $1,400–$2,300 for full-service removal. On Dirtly, the dirt itself is usually free or cheap — you’re only solving the moving. You can size up your project first to see how many yards it takes.

Updated July 27, 2026 · Figures: industry estimates, 2026

17 open listings within 25 miles of Akron right now (7 have dirt to move, 10 want dirt).

Akron sits on clay and hills, so grading, drainage, and building up low spots keep dirt moving all over Summit County. Dirtly is a free map that pairs the people making dirt — foundation crews, pool diggers, anyone regrading a yard — with the people who need it a few streets over.

Every new driveway, garage slab, or basement around Akron pulls out subsoil the crew would rather hand off than pay to dump, and every stripped lawn frees up topsoil. Dirtly puts those piles on the map next to the neighbors who want them, so the dirt moves across town instead of to a landfill. Brown pins have dirt; green pins want it.

Not sure which you need? Our guide to fill dirt vs. topsoil spells out the difference.

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Within about 25 miles.

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What dirt actually costs

In Northeast Ohio, a delivered tandem load of fill dirt typically runs $150–$400. Screened topsoil costs more per yard, $20–$40. Delivery alone is usually $50–$150 per trip, which is why free dirt from a neighbor still isn’t free.

Fill dirt, per yard
$5–$25 (typically $8–$15)
Screened topsoil, per yard
$20–$40
Topsoil, per yard
$5–$50
Delivery, per trip
$50–$150
Tandem load delivered, 10 to 15 yd
$150–$400

Northeast Ohio estimates, 2026. Last updated .

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The calculator turns your length, width, and depth into a rough cubic-yard number — and reminds you to add a little for settling.

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Common questions

Where can I find free fill dirt in Akron?
Fill dirt turns up wherever the ground gets opened in Akron — a foundation, a pool, a driveway regrade. Crews usually pay to haul that subsoil away, so many are glad to hand it off. On Dirtly those piles show up as pins across Summit County, so you can grab fill nearby instead of ordering a truck.
Do I need topsoil or fill dirt for my Akron yard?
Topsoil for anything that grows — lawns, gardens, beds. Fill dirt (subsoil) for building up a low spot or backfilling, because it packs down and stays put. A lot of Akron projects use both: fill to raise the level, then a few inches of topsoil on top.
Is Dirtly free to use in Akron?
Yes — free for individuals across Akron and Summit County, no listing fee and no cut. A pin may offer the dirt free or name a price for hauling; Dirtly just makes the introduction.

Why post here

More people around Akron have dirt to move than are looking for it — post what you've got so it goes to a neighbor instead of a landfill.

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