Dirt Removal Must-Do’s: Whether You Need Dirt or To Get Rid of It

Dirt removal is a major part of modern construction and landscaping. Some people need to get rid of dirt they’ve pulled from the ground, and others need new dirt to build up areas and create new spaces. Whether you need to get dirt or offload some dirt, you can be sure there’s someone nearby with the opposite need and a natural solution. People who have dirt and those who need dirt naturally solve each other’s problems.

Often, those who need dirt can find it for free or at a competitively low price, while those who have dirt can find someone who needs it. Dirt Match is here to help make those connections. Here are your must-do steps to acquire or get rid of dirt for your property and projects.

How to Get Rid of Dirt You Don’t Want

So, you have a big pile of dirt, and you’d like it off your property. Your to-do list involves listing your pile of dirt where people who need dirt can find it. Try these steps to find the best local seekers of your pile of dirt.

Build a Dirt Listing on Dirt Match

Log into your DirtMatch.com account and start a new listing for your current pile of dirt -or make a new account if this is your first dirt listing. Click either the “I Have Dirt” or “I Need Dirt” button and go through the simple wizard to describe your needs. Once submitted, you will see all of your matches.

Send Your Listing to Common Marketplaces

Once you’ve built your listing on DirtMatch.com, you can copy it to multiple local marketplace websites, including Craigslist for your area, Facebook marketplace, and any other site where people might be looking for dirt. A strong listing will help bring in potential dirt seekers who live near you and want your mound for their own projects.

Success Tips for a Quick Dirt Removal

Want to offload your dirt faster or for a better price? Tune up your listing just like any other e-commerce transaction. Here are a few dirt removal key pointers to get interested, informed, and prepared people ready.

• Offer Free Delivery or Assisted Pickup
  
  • Make it free and/or easy to get the dirt from your property
• Add Pictures that Clearly Show Your Dirt
  • Give a big beautiful picture of the dirt pile in good light. As a bonus, zoom in on a picture of running the soil through your gloved fingers to show its consistency and color.
• Give Your Dirt a Story
  • Tell people where your dirt came from and why it’s waiting to be taken away. Did you just dig a pool? Grade your garden? Dig a foundation? Tell the story, and maybe show pictures of your nice garden afterward.
• Share a Soil Report
  • For some, a soil report is very important. If you have a lot of dirt to get rid of, it may be worth sending a sample to the lab.
• Respond to Inquiries Promptly

Where to Get Dirt When You Need It 

If you need dirt for a project, landscape or material suppliers should be your last resort. Who needs overpriced dirt? You can often find dirt for free or at a very low cost just by connecting with your neighbors who recently did some digging.

Drive Around and Ask Neighbors About Piles of Dirt

Take a drive around a few neighborhoods. If you see a big pile of dirt near the curb, knock on the door or leave a note with your number. They might let you haul it away for free to save them the trouble or even deliver it to you.

Check Dirt Match for Locals with Free Delivery

There are plenty of dirt suppliers on Dirt Match who are offering free to competitively low prices compared to local dirt suppliers and often offer free delivery. 

Check With Your Local Nursery or Material Supplier

A material supplier or nursery can sell you dirt, soil, gravel, and other materials — sometimes even at a reasonable price. But only buy your dirt if you’ve tried several avenues to get it for free.

Request a Quote or Competitive Bids from Haulers

You can also build a request for a quote on Dirt Match and invite local haulers to provide you with a quote. You will ask to receive up to 3 quotes from local providers. Just fill out the specifics about your soil so that they can accurately quote your project.

Post Your Public Request to Common Marketplaces

Once your post on DirtMatch is complete, you will be able to copy the link to your listing and place it on other social media sites or classifieds.

Look For Dirt When You Need It – And Get Rid of Dirt When You Don’t

Whether you are on the hunt for local dirt or you need help with some dirt removal on your property, these steps can help anyone do the dirt connection solo or with the help of DirtMatch.