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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Dirt in Cleveland, Ohio

Free fill dirt near Cleveland, Ohio is posted by homeowners and contractors on Dirtly's map. As of September 20, 2026 there are 8 open listings and 17 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

8 open listings within 25 miles of Cleveland right now (5 have dirt to move, 3 want dirt).

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.

On the map near Cleveland

Within about 25 miles.

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Common jobs around Cleveland

Leveling a small Cleveland city lot or tree-lawn strip
Filling and grading after a garage teardown or an addition
Topsoil for a raised bed or a patch of new lawn

What dirt actually costs

Prices for

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 September 2026.

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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More people around Cleveland 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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