Screened Top Soil $20 / cubic yard
Topsoil is the uppermost layer of the soil surface, typically ranging from 5” to 10” deep. It is rich in organic matter, nutrients, and microorganisms that are adapted to the local conditions, which are all essential for plant growth. The structure of topsoil encourages root growth, water infiltration, and gas exchange.
Removing topsoil during the construction process is a standard practice, as it is typically thought of as a waste product that needs to be discarded. Topsoil is not a waste product, but a valuable resource. It takes 500 years or more for nature to form one inch of it naturally. Recycling and reusing it are essential for its conservation.
Highway Fuel Co accepts waste topsoil from the local community, also known as fill dirt. Fill dirt is the raw soil that has not been filtered, so it may also contain unwanted materials. Since the consistency of the fill dirt varies, it can be picked up for free at our retail yard (when available) or delivered for a fee based on zip code. During the dry season, the fill dirt is screened to remove the majority of the rocks, roots, clumps, and other debris, resulting in fine, easy-to-spread topsoil.
Screened topsoil is a valuable, non-renewable resource (on human timescales), so consider using it in your next improvement project to:
- Level uneven areas in the landscape
- Establish lawn or seed
- Amend poor-quality soil
- Fill raised garden beds
Reusing topsoil helps maintain a healthy ecosystem, supports sustainable land use, and reduces costs.
