Free fill dirt near Elyria, Ohio is posted by homeowners and contractors on Dirtly's map. As of October 20, 2026 there are 7 open listings and 12 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 October 1, 2026 · Figures: industry estimates, 2026
7 open listings within 25 miles of Elyria right now (4 have dirt to move, 3 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.
October is the last comfortable month for regrading and seeding before the ground gets cold, so anything needing to be moved is usually moved now rather than in November.
Dirt available in Elyria, confirmed still available 5 days ago.
Dirt wanted in Strongsville was marked filled 5 days ago.
Dirt available posted in Sheffield 2 weeks ago.
Nearest yards to Elyria
Reliable Soil and Stone in Lorain, about 6 miles away
Bulk-N-Bushel Landscaping Materials in North Ridgeville, about 7 miles away
Source One Landscape Supply in Columbia Station, about 8 miles away
Local suppliers shown from public information. Not Dirtly members, and not listings.
Common jobs around Elyria
Raising a settled side yard on an older Elyria lot
Backfilling after a sewer, water, or utility trench
Rebuilding a lawn with topsoil where the ground has gone hard
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 .
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.
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.
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