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Free Dirt in Fort Worth, TX

Free fill dirt near Fort Worth, Texas is posted by homeowners and contractors on Dirtly's map. As of October 27, 2026 there are 8 open listings and 16 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 Fort Worth right now (5 have dirt to move, 3 want dirt).

Fort Worth sits where the prairie gives way to the Cross Timbers, and you can feel the change in the dirt as you move west across the city. East of downtown it is still heavy clay; out toward the west side it turns sandier, with limestone closer to the surface and bluffs above the West Fork.

That makes Fort Worth one of the more useful places on this map, because the two kinds of ground want opposite things. Somebody on the sandy west side is often looking for material with more body to it, while somebody on the clay side is trying to get rid of exactly that. Add the steady infill going on around the near neighborhoods and there is usually dirt in motion somewhere in the county.

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

Fill dirt in Fort Worth runs from black clay on the east side, which shrinks through a drought and swells after rain, to sandier, rockier ground west toward Weatherford. For a pad or a foundation, ask which one is in the pile before it is delivered.

Dirtly does not haul and takes no cut of hauling. The map shows who has dirt and who needs it across Dallas Fort Worth, and the two sides settle who brings the truck. A pin can say whether its poster delivers or needs it picked up.

Free fill dirt in Texas is posted on Dirtly across Dallas Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, Houston and Tyler, town by town. This page covers what sits within reach of downtown Fort Worth, and the Texas page lists every town the map covers.

Taking clean fill to a landfill near Fort Worth costs a tipping fee, while handing it to someone who needs fill costs nothing. If your load is soil with no concrete or trash in it, pin it first and let a neighbor in Benbrook or Keller come for it.

Where to dump dirt around Fort Worth depends on what is in it. Plain soil can go to a neighbor who is short of fill; a load mixed with concrete or debris needs a landfill or a recycler. The sites lower on this page are shown in their own wording, so read the record and phone ahead.

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.

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Where to take dirt near Fort Worth

Not on Dirtly. Shown from public information. What each site takes and charges changes, so call ahead before you load the truck.

Public free sources near Fort Worth

Town and county yards that hand material out. What they have is in their own words.

Not on Dirtly. Shown from public information. What each site takes and charges changes, so call ahead before you load the truck.

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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 .

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Common questions

Where can I get fill dirt in Fort Worth?
The nearest free pile on Dirtly (Fort Worth) reads: “~1,000 yd fill dirt available, Fort Worth.” See the listing
Where can I dump dirt near Fort Worth?
Silver Creek Materials (clean fill accepted) (Fort Worth) is on Dirtly's map, and its record says: “Accepts clean inert material (dirt, rock, brick, asphalt, concrete) for land reclamation.” Source page
Who needs dirt near Fort Worth?
The nearest request for dirt on Dirtly (Saginaw, about 7 mi) reads: “~150 yd dirt wanted, Saginaw.” See the listing
Is there free mulch or compost in Fort Worth?
Fort Worth Drop-off Station - Brennan is the nearest public free source on Dirtly's map. Its record says: “Free self-serve mulch-compost for Fort Worth residents with sanitation account.” Source page
Where can I find free fill dirt in Fort Worth?
Excavation is the reliable source: pools, foundations, drive replacements, and the small commercial jobs that go on constantly around the near neighborhoods. That material costs money to dispose of, so a lot of crews will let it go to whoever will come get it. Dirtly puts those loads on a map so you can see which ones are actually close to you.
Is Fort Worth ground clay or sand?
Both, depending where you are. The eastern side of the county is Blackland Prairie clay that swells and shrinks with moisture, while the west runs into the Cross Timbers, which is sandier and sits over limestone. It matters when you are buying fill, because material that behaves well on one side of town can be the wrong choice on the other.
Is Dirtly free to use in Fort Worth?
Yes, free for individuals across Tarrant County. There is no listing fee, and Dirtly takes nothing from whatever arrangement you reach with the person on the other end of the pin.

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