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Free Dirt in Plano, TX

Free fill dirt near Plano, Texas is posted by homeowners and contractors on Dirtly's map. As of October 27, 2026 there are 7 open listings and 17 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

7 open listings within 25 miles of Plano right now (3 have dirt to move, 4 want dirt).

Plano did its growing earlier than the towns north of it, which puts it in a different phase entirely. The subdivisions are mature, the trees are big, and the dirt work here is mostly about undoing forty years of settling rather than carving new streets out of farmland.

It sits squarely on Blackland Prairie clay, and that clay has spent decades cycling through wet winters and hard summers under yards that were graded once and never again. The result is a steady supply of pool excavations and regrade jobs producing spoil, and an equally steady demand from neighbors trying to raise a low corner or rebuild fall away from a slab. Frisco and Allen next door are still building, so newer material tends to come down from that direction.

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

Fill dirt in Plano is the same blackland clay that runs under most of Collin County: dark, heavy, and prone to cracking in a dry spell. It is fine for raising a yard and needs care under a slab, so ask what is in a pile before it comes.

Free fill dirt across Dallas and its northern suburbs is posted on Dirtly by people with a pile to clear. Plano sits between Dallas and McKinney, so widening the map a little either way widens what you can find.

The landfill most people around McKinney mean is the 121 Regional Disposal Facility, run by the North Texas Municipal Water District. Dirtly shows it as a reference pin, and the answer below quotes its record with a link.

Where you can dump fill dirt near Plano depends on whether it is clean. Soil with nothing else in it can go to someone filling a yard in Allen or Richardson; a mixed load is a job for a landfill or recycling yard. The sites below have their own terms, so ring first.

Free dirt near Plano turns up wherever a pool, an addition or a new street is being dug. Open the map, look around your own neighborhood, and contact whoever posted. Dirtly charges neither side.

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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Within about 25 miles.

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Nearest yards to Plano

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Where to take dirt near Plano

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 Plano

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.

Common jobs around Plano

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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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 near Plano?
The nearest free pile on Dirtly (Plano) reads: “~150 yd fill dirt available, Plano.” See the listing
Which landfill is near McKinney?
From the record for 121 Regional Disposal Facility: “NTMWD landfill.” Source page
Who needs dirt near Plano?
The nearest request for dirt on Dirtly (Richardson, about 3 mi) reads: “~100 yd mixed dirt wanted, Richardson.” See the listing
Is there free compost or mulch near Plano?
Mesquite Compost Facility is the nearest public free source on Dirtly's map. Its record says: “Free compost (2 yd) and mulch (4 yd) per month for Mesquite residents with ID and utility bill.” Source page
Where can I find free fill dirt in Plano?
Pool digs are the biggest single source in a built-out suburb like this, and a pool produces far more spoil than most people expect. Contractors pay to haul it off, so many are happy to give it away locally. Dirtly lists those loads as pins around Plano so you can find one before it goes to a dump site.
Why does my Plano yard crack in summer?
That is the Blackland clay doing what it does: it shrinks as it dries and swells again when it rains, and the cracks are the shrinking. It is normal for the soil type and not by itself a sign of a foundation problem. It does mean that watering habits and drainage matter more here than they would on sandier ground.
Is Dirtly free to use in Plano?
Yes, free for individuals throughout Collin County. No listing fee, no membership, and no cut of anything that gets arranged through a pin.

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