Fill Dirt ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Rusk address and unloads right where you point.
The dump truck backs in and the driver places the fill dirt in one single pile where you mark the spot. You pick the location, the driver puts the load there, and that is the full delivery. No split drops and no need to move it far if you placed the mark right.
Rusk gets about 48 inches of precipitation a year, so drainage and washout planning matter when you lay fill dirt. The ground around Rusk takes water in slowly and sheds a fair amount across the surface. A deeper drainage layer earns its place beneath the fill, which is worth accounting for in your grade plan. For a residential site in Rusk, a single-ton order might fill a low spot, while a larger load raises a yard or backfills around a new foundation.
Fill dirt is the structural base material, not the finish layer. Topsoil goes over it where anything grows. Fill dirt has no organic matter and does not shift under weight, which is why it works for raising grade and backfill.
| Product | Best for | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Fill Dirt | raising grade, filling holes, backfill | Screened to remove debris and compacts well for stable fill. |
For a budget option, fill dirt raises grade without the cost of processed stone. For a long-term option, compacted fill dirt settles less and supports what you build on top.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Raising a low yard | Fill Dirt | 6 to 12 inches after compaction |
| Filling a pool or pond | Fill Dirt | Compact in lifts of 8 inches |
| Backfill around a foundation | Fill Dirt | Place and compact in 6-inch layers |
| Burying a stump hole | Fill Dirt | Mound slightly before settling |
| Building up a pad | Fill Dirt | 12 to 18 inches with compaction |
Rusk sits in Cherokee County, a mix of rural lanes and in-town lots. New building in the county permitted about 21 single-family homes in 2024, and new construction means new grade work. About 65 days a year bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain, which matters for scheduling the delivery onto firm ground.
About 38 days a year drop below freezing, which affects the work window and how much the ground moves. Snowfall is about 0 inches a year, so plowing damage to a loose surface is not a concern here. Most of this work runs spring to fall, and the ground is workable for most of that stretch.
Tonnage depends on the area you are covering and the depth you need. Use the fill dirt calculator to enter your dimensions and get a tonnage estimate for your address.
Order fill dirt by the ton on the Gravel Monkey website. Delivery is priced by ZIP at checkout, and a dump truck brings 1 to 40-plus tons to your address. Free delivery applies on qualifying orders.
Use code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off a first order. The delivery date must be at least 3 business days after the order date, and you choose a delivery window at checkout: morning from 7 am to 12 pm, or afternoon from 12 pm to 5 pm.
A valid phone number is required to confirm the delivery. You get an email when the order is placed, and a second email closer to the date with the scheduled window and a photo of the load. Delivery goes ahead once you approve that second email.
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Yes. The ground around Rusk is in hydrologic group C, which takes water in slowly. A deeper drainage layer earns its place, which can add to the total fill needed to reach your finished grade.
About 65 days a year bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain. Plan your delivery for a dry stretch so the truck can place the load on firm ground without ruts.
Fill dirt is sold by the ton as a single grade. The size refers to the particle range, from fines up to about 2 inches of rock, all mixed for compaction.
The delivery date you choose at checkout must be at least 3 business days after the order date. Order early in the week to get the most date options.
Fill dirt is one piece of the site work. Crushed stone, gravel, rock, mulch and topsoil are also available for the same delivery area. Visit the Rusk page to see all delivered bulk materials.
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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.
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