Fill dirt cost in 2026
Fill dirt costs $8 to $25 per cubic yard in 2026, and most people pay about $12.
What moves the price
- Clean, screened or structural fill costs more than common fill.
- The delivery distance changes the delivery fee.
- The size of the order matters, and bigger orders get a better price.
- Where you live changes the price.
- The season can matter, and fall and winter can cost less.
What is included
The range is per cubic yard, before delivery fee. The price per yard usually covers the dirt only. Delivery is often a separate fee. Spreading and packing the dirt cost extra. Extra dirt is needed because fill settles.
Fill dirt price by type, per cubic yard
| Type | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Unscreened | $8 to $15 | Angi |
| Screened | $12 to $20 | Angi |
| Structural | $15 to $25 | Angi |
| Common fill | $5 to $12 | Hello Gravel |
| Clean fill | $10 to $25 | Hello Gravel |
Average prices in US dollars. Source: Angi.
Ways to pay less
- Order 10 or more cubic yards to get bulk pricing.
- Order in fall or winter when prices can be lower.
- Ask for common fill if the job does not need clean or screened dirt.
What price guides say
We checked 3 price guides and read every number on their pages. They do not all measure the same thing, so the ranges on this page come from putting them side by side.
- Angi: Fill dirt cost (updated Sep 15, 2026)
- Hello Gravel: Fill Dirt Cost Per Yard 2026 Complete Pricing Guide (Mar 15, 2026)
- Select SG: How Much Is Fill Dirt Per Yard? (Mar 9, 2026)
Common questions
How much does this cost in 2026?
Fill dirt costs $8 to $25 per cubic yard in 2026, and most people pay about $12. Most people pay about $12 per cubic yard. The low end is $8 and the high end is $25.
What changes the price the most?
The biggest factors are: Clean, screened or structural fill costs more than common fill; The delivery distance changes the delivery fee; The size of the order matters, and bigger orders get a better price.
How can I pay less?
Order 10 or more cubic yards to get bulk pricing. Order in fall or winter when prices can be lower. Ask for common fill if the job does not need clean or screened dirt.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 3 named price guides: Angi, Hello Gravel, Select SG. Each one is linked on this page with the date we read it.
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