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Screened fill dirt free of debris, for raising low ground and backfilling. Structural material, place it in lifts and compact as you go.
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One cubic yard of fill dirt covers about 54 square feet at a 6 inch depth, and most jobs here call for 6 to 12 inches depending on how much grade you're making up. If you're backfilling a foundation wall or raising a low section of yard, measure the square footage of the area and the depth you need, then work backward from there rather than eyeballing it. Ordering a few yards short means a second delivery, ordering too much means dirt sitting in the driveway.

A yard is approximately 27 cubic feet. As a general guideline, one yard of material can cover an area of about 100-160 square feet at a 2-3 inch depth.

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State College Fill Dirt Delivery

State College Fill Dirt Delivery

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The best local fill dirt, without the guesswork.

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About this fill dirt

Screened fill dirt free of debris, for raising low ground and backfilling. Structural material, place it in lifts and compact as you go.
Fadi Nofal
Fadi Nofal
Google Review

I recently ordered from mulch mound and was thoroughly impressed with every aspect of the experience. The entire process, from placing the order to delivery was seamless and efficient. The mulch arrived exactly on time, and the quality exceeded my expectations. The color was r...

One cubic yard of fill dirt covers about 54 square feet at a 6 inch depth, and most jobs here call for 6 to 12 inches depending on how much grade you're making up. If you're backfilling a foundation wall or raising a low section of yard, measure the square footage of the area and the depth you need, then work backward from there rather than eyeballing it. Ordering a few yards short means a second delivery, ordering too much means dirt sitting in the driveway.

A yard is approximately 27 cubic feet. As a general guideline, one yard of material can cover an area of about 100-160 square feet at a 2-3 inch depth.

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How It Works

Getting started is easy — just follow these simple steps

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Choose your quantity

Adjust the quantity to match your project. One cubic yard covers about 100 to 160 square feet at a 2 to 3 inch depth.

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Select your delivery date

Select a delivery date you'd like for the product to be dropped off at your home

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Sit back and wait

Sit back, wait, and let us work our magic to make sure the highest quality product is delivered to your driveway.

From The Mouths of State College Folks

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I recently ordered from mulch mound and was thoroughly impressed with every aspect of the experience. The entire process, from placing the order to...

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I recently ordered from mulch mound and was thoroughly impressed with every aspect of the experience. The entire process, from placing the order to delivery was seamless and efficient. The mulch arrived exactly on time, and the quality exceeded my expectations. The color was rich and consistent, and I received more than enough to complete my project with proper coverage and packing.

Customer service was equally outstanding. Communication was clear, and the team was responsive and professional throughout. It’s rare to find a company that delivers both a high-quality product and excellent service, but mulch mound did just that.

Highly recommended, and I wouldn’t hesitate to order from them again.

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I couldn't be happier with the speed and quality of the mulch delivery service of Mulch Mound. Every detail from ordering, to communication with on...

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I couldn't be happier with the speed and quality of the mulch delivery service of Mulch Mound. Every detail from ordering, to communication with on time delivery, to perfect product placement was amazing. I needed more and I got it within 2 hours! I'm never doing this with bags again.

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We had a great experience today. This was our first time using Mulch Mound, and I found the price competitive and the online ordering very easy. ...

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We had a great experience today. This was our first time using Mulch Mound, and I found the price competitive and the online ordering very easy. We are impressed with the quality of the mulch, too! It is covering well - a great value!

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Complete Your Outdoor Project

Most fill dirt jobs in this area finish with a cap of topsoil once the grade is set, since fill dirt alone won't support grass or plantings. If the finished area needs turf, pairing a few inches of topsoil on top gives roots something to grow in instead of dense subsoil. Some customers also order mulch for beds along the same delivery if they're regrading a whole yard at once.

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Fill dirt should go in lifts of 6 to 8 inches, compacted between each layer, not dumped in all at once. In State College's silt loam ground, skipping compaction is the number one reason people see a yard settle unevenly a year or two later, especially near foundations where water tends to collect after spring thaw. A plate compactor rented for an afternoon is cheap insurance against a sunken patch you'll be fixing again next season.

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Don't plant or seed directly into fill dirt, it's subsoil, not a growing medium, and it lacks the organic content and structure roots need. Cap finished grade with 4 to 6 inches of topsoil before seeding or sodding. Skipping this step is a common mistake that leads to patchy grass and frustrated homeowners who blame the fill when the real issue is missing topsoil on top.

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If you're filling a large low area, get your grading plan settled before ordering so you're not short a yard or two and paying for a second delivery trip. It's also worth checking with your township on permitting if you're raising grade near a property line or drainage path, since State College's stormwater rules can affect how much regrading is allowed without a permit.

Grading and Filling in State College

State College sits on silt loam, which compacts fine when it is dry but turns soft and slow to drain after a wet spring, and with last frost around May 1 that window can stay damp longer than people expect. Fill dirt is the fix for the low spots and settled areas that silt loam tends to develop over time, especially near foundations and old pool decks. Because Happy Valley winters bring freeze thaw cycles down to elevation around 1150 feet, poorly compacted fill will heave and resettle every year until it is done right. This is a structural job, not a planting job, so the material needs to go in and get compacted before anything else happens on top.

What Clean Fill Is

Clean fill is screened subsoil free of debris, roots, and contaminants. It is made for volume and grade, and it compacts predictably, which is exactly what you want under slabs, in trenches, and behind walls.

Fill Dirt vs Topsoil

Fill dirt builds the shape of the ground, topsoil grows things on top of it. Bring the grade up with fill, then cap it with 4 to 6 inches of topsoil anywhere grass or plants are going in.

Compact in Lifts

Place fill in layers of 4 to 6 inches and compact each one before adding the next. Dumping the full depth at once leaves voids that settle later, and settling is the one problem fill is supposed to solve.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Can I use fill dirt to level my whole backyard in State College?

Yes, that's one of the most common uses, especially on lots with silt loam soil that settles unevenly over time. You'll want to compact it in 6 to 8 inch lifts as you build up grade, and cap the final surface with topsoil if you plan to seed or sod afterward. Fill dirt alone won't support grass growth.

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How many cubic yards of fill dirt do I need for a 10 by 10 foot low spot?

At 6 inches deep, one cubic yard covers about 54 square feet, so a 100 square foot area needs roughly 2 cubic yards. If you're going deeper, say 12 inches, plan on close to 4 yards. Always round up slightly since compaction settles the material lower than the loose volume delivered.

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Is there a bad time of year to have fill dirt delivered here?

Fill dirt is project driven rather than seasonal, so it can be delivered any time the ground isn't frozen or saturated. Late fall through early spring around State College can bring frozen ground or slow-draining silt loam after thaw, which makes compaction harder. Dry stretches in summer or fall tend to give the best working conditions.

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Will the delivery truck be able to access my driveway?

Most residential driveways and street curbs work fine for a standard delivery truck, but tight turns, low branches, or steep grades can limit access. Let us know about any narrow access points or overhead clearance issues when you schedule, and we'll place the load as close to your work area as the truck can safely reach.

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What's the difference between fill dirt and topsoil for my project?

Fill dirt is subsoil meant for structural work like raising grade or backfilling, it's not meant to grow anything in. Topsoil has organic content and is meant for planting and seeding. Most grading projects use fill dirt to build up the base and a layer of topsoil on top wherever grass or plants need to grow.

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