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Topsoil in Kent, Ohio

Clean fill and topsoil typically sell for $5–$50 per cubic yard locally, plus delivery, and a delivered dump-truck load commonly runs $150–$400. On Dirtly, the dirt itself is usually free or cheap — you’re only solving the moving. It’s a free map where Kent-area neighbors post the topsoil they have or need — for gardens, lawns, and raised beds.

Updated July 27, 2026 · Figures: industry estimates, 2026

Good topsoil is the dark, crumbly top layer that grass and gardens actually grow in — and around Kent there's more of it moving around than you'd think. Every time someone strips a lawn, digs out a garden bed, or regrades a yard in Portage County, a pile of decent topsoil comes with it. Usually it gets hauled off. Sometimes a neighbor two streets over is about to buy the exact same dirt.

Dirtly puts both of them on a map. Brown pins are people with topsoil to give; green pins are people who want it. You can see what's near you, message whoever fits, and work out the pickup between yourselves — no yard-minimum, no delivery window, no middleman.

What Kent gardeners use it for

Not sure how much you need?

A 4×8 raised bed a foot deep is about 1.2 cubic yards (the calculator rounds that up to 1½). It works out the exact number so you don't ask a neighbor for far more than you can use.

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Common questions

Where can I get topsoil in Kent, Ohio?
Around Kent, spare topsoil usually turns up when someone strips a lawn, digs a garden bed, or grades a yard in Portage County. On Dirtly those piles show up as pins on a map, so you can spot topsoil a few streets over instead of paying to have a yard trucked in.
Is the topsoil on Dirtly screened?
It depends who posted it. Some people screen their topsoil before listing; others are clearing a bed and the dirt has a few roots or stones. Each pin says which, and you sort out the details in a message before anyone loads a shovel.
What's the difference between topsoil and fill dirt?
Topsoil is the dark, living top layer — good for growing grass, gardens, and raised beds. Fill dirt is the subsoil underneath, better for raising a low spot or backfilling because it packs down and does not shift. For planting in Kent, you want topsoil.
Does topsoil cost anything on Dirtly?
Dirtly is free for individuals — no listing fees, no cut. Some neighbors give topsoil away just to be rid of the pile; others name a price to cover their time or hauling. The pin tells you which before you reach out.
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