Bulk Fill Dirt Prices — Live Index
$7–$23 $/ton (May 2026) · +1.2% vs last month · +6% vs last year. Derived from BLS PPI — Construction Sand and Gravel Mining (PCU212321212321), verified 2026-06-09, refreshed monthly.
Bulk Fill Dirt Price History
This chart shows estimated $/ton prices derived from the BLS Producer Price Index since 2010. When the line goes up, the material costs more. The current estimated price is $15/ton as of 2026-05.
Current estimate: $15/ton (PPI 601.4, 2026-05). Source: BLS Producer Price Index (series PCU212321212321)
Bulk Fill Dirt price by unit
| Unit | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| per ton | $7 | $23 |
| per cubic yard | $7.7 | $25.3 |
| per cubic foot | $0.29 | $0.94 |
Converted at 1.10 tons per cubic yard (2,200 lb/yd³). Delivered weight varies with moisture and gradation.
Bulk Fill Dirt price by region
National pricing scaled by the BEA Regional Price Parity index (a cost-of-living proxy, not a per-state material quote).
| Region | Index (US=100) | Estimated range |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 86.6 | $6–$20 $/ton |
| Arizona | 99.9 | $7–$23 $/ton |
| District of Columbia | 112.8 | $8–$26 $/ton |
How today compares
Over the last 16 years of BLS PPI — Construction Sand and Gravel Mining (PCU212321212321) data, bulk fill dirt prices are currently at their all-time peak and 122.9% above the low of January 2010.
Methodology
Fill dirt is reclaimed excavation material — unscreened, often clay-heavy subsoil. Pricing tracks the same extraction-and-haul cost structure as sand and gravel (BLS PCU212321212321). Density ~2,200 lb/yd³ = 1.1 tons/yd³. At $7–$23/ton, per-yd³ cost = $8–$25/yd³. National mid-estimate $15/ton ($17/yd³). Free fill is common when a nearby contractor has excavation surplus; the paid range applies to purchased delivered material. Range reflects fill type (clean clay vs. mixed soil), haul distance, and local surplus availability. Series cadence: monthly. The dollar range is re-derived whenever the underlying index moves more than 5% from the derivation point.
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Bulk Fill Dirt price FAQ
How much does bulk fill dirt cost in May 2026?
$7–$23 $/ton, with a mid-estimate of $15 $/ton. This is derived from BLS PPI — Construction Sand and Gravel Mining (PCU212321212321) and refreshed monthly.
Are bulk fill dirt prices going up or down?
Up +1.2% versus last month and +6% versus a year ago, based on the BLS producer price index through May 2026.
What is bulk fill dirt per cubic yard?
About $7.7–$25.3 per cubic yard, converted from the $7–$23 $/ton range using a density of 1.10 tons per cubic yard.
How do today's bulk fill dirt prices compare to the historical range?
Current prices are at their 16-year peak (May 2026) and 122.9% above the low (Jan 2010).
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