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Dirt in Cleveland, Ohio

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

Cleveland's dense city lots and busy inner-ring suburbs move a surprising amount of dirt. Teardowns, new builds, and pool digs across Cuyahoga County all pull out subsoil someone has to haul — and Dirtly puts it on a free map next to the people who could use it.

In a city this size, dirt is almost always being dug somewhere near you. Instead of clean fill riding a truck to a dump while someone a mile away pays to have fill delivered, Dirtly connects the two. Post what you have or what you need, drop a pin, and let a neighbor reach out.

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

Common jobs around Cleveland

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.

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Common questions

Where's the free dirt in Cleveland?
Wherever excavation is happening — and in Cleveland that's a lot of places. New foundations, pool digs, and teardowns all produce clean fill the crew would rather give away than dump. Dirtly maps those piles across Cuyahoga County so you can spot dirt close by.
Can I get topsoil for a Cleveland garden?
Yes — homeowners and landscapers post spare screened topsoil on Dirtly, the dark, living soil you want for beds and lawns. For structural jobs like raising a low spot or backfilling you want fill dirt instead; our fill-dirt-vs-topsoil guide breaks it down.
How much dirt do I need to raise a low spot?
Measure the area in feet and how deep in inches, then run it through the calculator. Roughly, a 10×10 patch raised 6 inches is a bit under two cubic yards — order about 15% extra for settling.
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