Industry Insights

Free fill is surplus soil, dirt, or clay that excavators want removed at no cost. Here is what it is, what types are available, and how to find it near you in Australia.

Ask any earthworks contractor, civil subbie, or owner-operator how they find tip sites and you’ll get the same answer: ring around, post on a Facebook community page, ask someone who knows someone, or just use a dirt dealer. Nobody tracks how long that takes. But if you did, you’d be uncomfortable with the number. It