For basic, run-of-the-mill fill dirt in Topeka right now (June 2026), on the low end, you're probably looking at roughly $12–$18 per cubic yard delivered for decent-sized orders.

That’s my realistic take based on current local data — not the cheapest possible “someone’s giving it away” scenario, and not premium screened or structural fill.

Quick Breakdown of Pricing in Topeka Area

Here’s what the numbers show:

• Local benchmark (ProMatcher Topeka-specific data): About $18–$23 per cubic yard delivered for clean fill dirt (average right around $20.66/yd). This includes hauling and dumping within a reasonable local radius (often ~10 miles).
• Low-end / run-of-the-mill basic fill: $12–$18 per cubic yard delivered is very achievable for average construction-grade dirt (unscreened, mixed clay/soil, some rocks or chunks okay). This is the “overburden” or common borrow dirt type — exactly what most guys use for raising pads, filling low spots, etc.
• Per truckload: A typical tandem truck (roughly 12–18 cubic yards) often lands in the $250–$400 range delivered on the lower end for basic fill.
• Pickup / self-haul: Can drop it closer to $8–$14 per yard if you’re loading it yourself from a pit or supplier (saves the delivery fee, which is often $100–$200+ per load).

What Affects the Low-End Price

• Quantity — Bigger orders (multiple truckloads or project-scale) get better per-yard rates. Small “just a few yards” jobs cost more per unit.
• Type — Plain old fill dirt / common fill / overburden is the cheapest. Screened, clean, or compaction-tested structural fill costs more.
• Distance — Inside Topeka/Shawnee County stays on the low side. Hauling farther adds up fast.
• Who you buy from — Local excavators, concrete companies, and aggregate suppliers usually beat big-box or landscaper prices for basic fill.

Good Local Spots to Check in Topeka

• Concrete Unlimited (785-232-8636) — They specifically advertise fill dirt for construction/grading projects at “outstanding prices” and various quantities. Worth a call first.
• Reclaimit KS (Topeka location) — They sell basic fill dirt described as a black soil/clay mix that can have chunks and some foreign material — perfect definition of run-of-the-mill cheap fill.
• Local excavators and gravel pits — Often the best source for true low-end dirt.

My Straight Advice

If you’re doing something like raising a building pad or site grading (context from the Dollar General plans), $15–$18 per yard delivered is a solid, realistic low-to-mid target you can probably hit by getting 2–3 quotes from local guys. For very large volumes you might squeeze closer to $12–$15.

Prices move with fuel costs and how busy construction is, so the only way to know the absolute best current number is to make a couple calls and say you’re looking for basic fill dirt for a project and want their best rate on X number of yards.