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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. Not sure how much to get? Our fill dirt calculator turns your bed size into cubic yards.

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. If you're not sure whether your project wants topsoil or fill, our guide to fill dirt vs. topsoil sorts it out.

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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