Free fill dirt near Arlington, Texas is posted by homeowners and contractors on Dirtly's map. As of October 28, 2026 there are 8 open listings and 25 supply yards within 25 miles.
Delivered dirt commonly runs $150–$600 a dump-truck load ($10–$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 are only solving the moving. You can size up your project first to see how many yards it takes.
Updated October 1, 2026 · Figures: industry estimates, 2026
8 open listings within 25 miles of Arlington right now (5 have dirt to move, 3 want dirt).
Arlington filled in between two cities rather than growing out from a square, so its neighborhoods were built in waves and the ground has been worked over more than once. Most of the dirt moving here now comes from replacing what earlier decades put in: pools, patios, drives, and yards that were graded for a house that has since been added onto.
This is the eastern edge of Tarrant County, which puts it back on Blackland clay rather than the sandier ground further west. Village Creek runs through the middle of it and the lower parts of those watersheds stay soft. A load of clay spoil from one side of town is often precisely what somebody near the creek needs to get a low spot up out of the wet.
Not sure which you need? Our guide to fill dirt vs. topsoil spells out the difference.
October is prime season in North Texas, with pool digs, pad prep and regrading all running at once and the weather cooperating with all three.
Not on Dirtly. Shown from public information. What each site takes and charges changes, so call ahead before you load the truck.
Common jobs around Arlington
Hauling spoil away from a pool replacement in one of the older central neighborhoods
Building up a low yard in a Village Creek watershed that puddles after every storm
Filling and regrading where an addition changed how water leaves the lot
What dirt actually costs
In Dallas Fort Worth, a delivered tandem load of fill dirt typically runs $150–$600. Screened topsoil costs more per yard, $20–$45. Delivery alone is usually $50–$150 per trip, which is why free dirt from a neighbor still isn’t free.
Fill dirt, per yard
$10–$25
Screened topsoil, per yard
$20–$45
Topsoil, per yard
$10–$50
Delivery, per trip
$50–$150
Tandem load delivered, 10 to 15 yd
$150–$600
DFW estimates, 2026, confirm with your supplier. Last updated .
Work out the yards first
The calculator turns your length, width, and depth into a rough cubic-yard number, and reminds you to add a little for settling.
Residential excavation, mostly. In a city this built out, the dirt that changes hands tends to come from pools, drives, and additions rather than raw site work. Those crews are paying to dispose of it, so handing it to a neighbor suits them. Dirtly is where those loads get listed so you can find one nearby.
Does Arlington clay move enough to matter?
Yes, this is expansive Blackland clay and it does move with the seasons. For filling a low spot that is fine and even helpful, since it packs and stays where you put it. Close to a foundation it needs more thought, particularly about where the water ends up once the grade changes.
Is Dirtly free to use in Arlington?
Yes. Free to post, free to browse, free for individuals permanently. The map is the product and there is nothing behind a paywall.
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