Need clean fill dirt (free if possible) to fill multiple holes in backyard in Tower City, PA. Access: * Rear alley / narrow street behind house. * Truck must stay on pavement / alley only. * Do NOT drive into backyard (soft ground and drop-off risk). * Dirt only needs to be dumped a few feet over the edge into designated old garage slab area. Details: * Looking for clean fill only (no trash, concrete chunks, roots, or contaminated soil). * Small to medium loads preferred. * Flexible on timing. * Can help direct driver to exact dump spot.

Rhoda K. Kozak

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Clean Fill Guide for Pennsylvania

Clean fill is uncontaminated soil that meets environmental standards for unrestricted use. Free of debris, organic matter, and pollutants, it's the safest choice for most construction applications.

Composition

Native soil, clay, sand mixture

Testing

Often requires Phase I/II ESA

Compaction

95%+ standard proctor

Organic Content

< 5% by volume

Typical Price Range

Free - $15/cubic yard

Delivery

Typically delivered in 10-20 yard dump truck loads

Common Uses for Clean Fill

Foundation Fill

Provides stable base for building foundations

Site Grading

Level and raise lot elevations

Utility Trenches

Backfill for pipes and conduits

Retaining Walls

Structural backfill behind walls

Pro Tips for Pennsylvania

Request soil test reports for large projects

Verify source is not a brownfield site

Check local regulations for import fill

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