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Dirt in Elyria, 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

2 open listings within 25 miles of Elyria right now (2 want dirt).

Elyria is an older river city with the Black River cutting through it, which means banks, bottoms, and a lot of yards that have settled since they were first graded. Dirtly is a free map that puts the dirt coming out of local work next to the ground that needs building up.

Between demolition, utility work, and houses that predate anyone worrying about drainage, Elyria produces steady amounts of fill and needs steady amounts of topsoil. The two rarely meet, because the crew with the spoil and the homeowner with the sunken side yard have no reason to talk. A pin apiece fixes that.

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

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Within about 25 miles.

Local supplier — not on Dirtly yet. Shown from public information.

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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 get free fill dirt in Elyria?
Demolition sites, utility work, and any foundation or driveway dig around Lorain County. Hauling it away is a cost the crew would rather not pay, so clean fill often goes free to whoever will come get it. Dirtly shows those piles as pins so you can find one nearby.
Is fill dirt safe to use near the river?
Placing fill near a watercourse or in a floodplain is regulated, and Elyria has plenty of both. For a yard-scale job well away from the bank you are generally fine; anything near the Black River or a tributary, ask the city before material shows up.
Is Dirtly free to use in Elyria?
Yes — free for individuals across Elyria and Lorain 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

Dirt moves both ways around Elyria — post what you have or what you need, and let the other side find you.

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