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Dirt guides

Plain-language answers to the questions every dirt project runs into.

Fill dirt vs. topsoil: which one do you need?

Fill dirt is dense subsoil that packs down and stays put — use it to build up volume, level a grade, or backfill a hole.

What to do with excess dirt

The cheapest way to get rid of excess dirt is to give it to someone nearby who needs fill — on a free local exchange like Dirtly, a neighbor or contractor often takes it for nothing but the hauling.

Looking for dirt somewhere specific? We cover towns across Northeast Ohio — or work out how many yards you need first.