Fill Dirt ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Yankton address and unloads right where you point.
A dump truck arrives at your address, the driver places a single pile where you mark the spot. That is how fill dirt gets delivered when you order from Gravel Monkey. Yankton gets about 29 inches of precipitation a year, so drainage and washout planning matter when you choose where the pile goes.
You order by the ton online, and the delivered price appears at checkout for your ZIP. There is no yard to visit and no pickup option the truck comes to you.
Fill dirt is a structural material, not a growing medium. It has no organic matter and does not decompose, which makes it stable under a foundation, a driveway or a patio. The table below shows the one grade we stock for this category.
| Product | Best for | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Fill Dirt | raising grade, filling holes, backfill | Unscreened, compactable dirt with rock and clay, ideal for bulk fill. |
Some projects need a budget option to fill a void, while others require compaction for long-term stability. Fill dirt works for both, as the table shows.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Backfill around a foundation | Fill Dirt | Compacted in lifts; depth matches the excavation. |
| Building up a pad | Fill Dirt | Elevation gain determines the cubic yards needed. |
| Filling a pool or pond | Fill Dirt | Fill must be well-compacted to avoid later settling. |
| Burying a stump hole | Fill Dirt | Mound slightly to allow for natural settlement. |
| Raising a low yard | Fill Dirt | Spread in layers and compact for a level surface. |
The ground around Yankton is in hydrologic group C, which means it takes water in slowly and sheds a fair amount across the surface. For a fill dirt project, that slow infiltration means a deeper drainage layer earns its place to keep water from ponding next to structures. About 55 days a year bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain, so scheduling the delivery onto firm ground becomes important to avoid ruts.
Around 154 days a year drop below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, and frost here is deep and long. That narrows the work window and affects how much the ground settles after fill is placed. Snowfall runs about 38 inches a year, and plowing can disturb a loose fill surface before it is compacted. Deep frost keeps the ground closed for months, so this work waits for the thaw rather than the calendar.
Volume is measured in cubic yards, and Gravel Monkey sells by the ton. To convert from the space you want to fill into tons, use the fill dirt calculator on the website. Enter your length, width and depth, and it gives a tonnage estimate for your address.
Order online by the ton, and the delivered price shows at checkout based on your ZIP. Loads run from 1 ton up to 40 tons or more on a single dump truck. Free delivery is available on qualifying orders, and first-time buyers can use code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off their first order. You choose a morning or afternoon delivery window, and you must be present during that window or nominate someone. The delivery date must be at least 3 business days after the order date. Learn more about how it works on the delivery information page, read customer reviews, or see about Gravel Monkey.
Fill dirt is the base layer. For the surface, consider these materials that work well with it.
Yes. The local soil takes water in slowly and sheds it across the surface, which often means a thicker drainage layer of fill dirt is needed to keep water away from foundations or pads. That extra depth adds to the total tonnage.
About 55 days a year bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain. You should plan your delivery for one of the other 310 days so the truck can park on firm ground and the pile stays workable.
Fill dirt is not screened to a specific size, so it comes as a single grade that contains rock, clay and fines. It is not sorted into different sizes like gravel. If you need a specific particle profile, contact us before ordering.
Order at least 3 business days before the desired delivery date. At checkout you pick a morning or afternoon window, and you must approve the confirmation email with the load photo before the truck rolls.
Fill dirt from Gravel Monkey goes straight to your property in Yankton. Use the Yankton hub to start your order and see the delivered price for your address.
Gravel Monkey also serves nearby communities. Check availability for these areas:
See the delivered price for your address and order fill dirt by the ton online. Loads run from 1 to over 40 tons, with free delivery on qualifying orders.
Fill out the form and our sales team will get back to you within the hour.