How to Get Rid of Excavated Soil

Fill planters for planting and growing seedlings and potted houseplants. Put extra dirt in your garden areas to add extra soil and nutrients if your garden is running low on fresh dirt.

Use the extra soil to fill in holes and low spots around your property. Excavated soil can be very useful for leveling out your lawn, driveway or other low areas around your home. You may need to use a tractor to level large areas.

Sell it or give it away. Loads of dirt can be expensive, depending on the amount of dirt you need and the type of dirt. You can sell or give away your extra dirt by posting it online and allowing people who want it to come load it up and take it away. FreeDirt.com is a website that specializes in helping homeowners get rid of extra dirt.

Pay a contractor to haul it away. Some construction and trash companies will haul away extra loads of dirt for a fee. Contact different businesses in your area and ask for estimates to haul away your excess dirt.