OFFER
Dirt Available
You have excess fill dirt from excavation and need it hauled.
Live in select markets · Now onboarding
The contractor marketplace where dirt deals get done.Real payments and an API.
Open the app, see what's nearby first. Post what you have, find what you need, and close the deal — with real Stripe payments and an API for the jobs that run themselves.
Free to post, browse and contact. No card, ever.
Free
Always
2.5%
Only if we handle your payment
API
Agent ready
Listings
4 Ways to Use NeedsDirt
Post any type of listing, others in your area can find it instantly.
OFFER
Dump Site Available
You have land that can accept clean fill or clay.
REQUEST
Dirt Needed
Your site needs fill material for grading or construction.
REQUEST
Dump Site Needed
You need a place to legally dump clean excavation material.
Process
How It Works
Up and running in minutes.
Step 01
Create an Account
Register with your company info and address.
Step 02
Get Straight In
No card, no trial, no waiting list. Sign up and the whole marketplace is open.
Step 03
See What's Closest
Listings sort automatically by distance from your phone. Nearest first, always.
Step 04
Connect & Close
Contact directly, or use in-app payments for a seamless transaction.
See it in action
Built for the field, designed for speed.
No app to download. Works on your phone. Free to use, always.
Pricing
It's Free
All of it. No card, no trial, no per-ZIP limit.
Every account
$0forever
A dirt marketplace only works when enough crews are on it. Charging you to join would defeat the point.
- Unlimited listing posts
- Browse every active listing
- Sorted closest to you
- Direct contact with posters
- Developer API access
We pay for it with featured placement for haulers and dump sites, partner services we disclose on the page, and the optional 2.5% on in-app payments. Never by selling your information. How that works.
Optional
In-App Payments
Optional in-app fee if we handle your payment. Sellers opt in per listing — buyers pay securely via Stripe and we take 2.5%. Prefer to handle payment yourselves? Just exchange contact info and close the deal however you like. No fee.
Stripe powered 2.5% fee, no minimums Opt-in per listing
Developer API
Built for Agents & Automation
NeedsDirt is the first contractor marketplace built with a real developer API. Whether you're building a procurement agent, integrating with your ERP, or scripting bulk operations, the full marketplace is available programmatically.
curl
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer $KEY"
https://api.needsdirt.com/v1/listings
-d '{"radius": 25, "type": "fill"}'Scoped API Keys
READ, WRITE, and BILLING permissions per token.
Stripe Billing
Set up payments programmatically via API.
Rate Limited
60 req/min endpoints, built for production.
LLM-Ready Docs
Machine-readable docs at /llms-full.txt.
Industry News
Latest from the Field
Daily news on dirt pricing, regulations, equipment, and market trends.
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ProjectsSep 30
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything contractors ask before signing up.
What is NeedsDirt?+
NeedsDirt is a marketplace built specifically for contractors to post and find excess fill dirt, clean dump sites, and excavation material. Listings are sorted by distance from your location so you see what's closest first.
How much does it cost?+
Nothing. Posting, browsing and contacting other members are free, with no card, no trial and no limit on how many ZIP codes or listings you use. We make our money from featured placement for haulers and dump sites, from partner services we disclose on the page, and from the optional 2.5% fee if you choose to take payment through the platform.
What types of listings can I post?+
Four types: Dirt Available (you have excess fill), Dump Site Available (you have land accepting fill), Dirt Needed (your site needs material), and Dump Site Needed (you need a place to dump clean material).
How do I contact someone about a listing?+
Make a free account, then message any listing owner directly through the platform. They get an email notification and can reply in-app. Phone numbers and company details are shown on each listing once you are signed in — that is the one thing an account unlocks.
Is there a contract or commitment?+
None. There is nothing to cancel and nothing to expire. Delete your account whenever you like and your listings go with it.
Do you take a cut of deals made on the platform?+
No. We are not a broker. You contact the other contractor directly and agree your own terms. The only fee we ever charge on a deal is 2.5% if the seller chooses to take payment through the platform — swap numbers and settle it yourselves and there is no fee at all.
What areas does NeedsDirt cover?+
NeedsDirt is available nationwide across the United States. Any contractor with a valid ZIP code can sign up and post listings. The platform is growing fastest in Kentucky, Tennessee, Indiana, and Ohio.
Ready to move some dirt?
Open it on your phone. See what's closest. Make a deal.
Free to post, browse and contact. No card, ever.
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