How to Find Free Fill Near Me: The Complete Australian Guide
Finding free fill near you in Australia used to mean ringing around excavation companies and hoping someone needed their dirt removed. Today, platforms like ReadyFill list active free fill postings from excavators across Australia — so you can browse what’s available in your area, contact the lister directly, and have it delivered.
This guide explains how to find free fill near you and what to check before accepting it.
Step 1: Search ReadyFill for listings in your area
ReadyFill is an Australian app and website that connects people who have fill material with people who need it. To find free fill near you:
- Go to readyfill.com.au or download the ReadyFill app on iOS or Android
- Create a free account — it takes under 2 minutes
- Select “Need Fill” and browse active listings in your location
- Filter by material type (soil, clay, sand, gravel, mulch, etc.)
- Contact the lister directly to confirm availability and delivery
ReadyFill has active listings across Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Ipswich, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Geelong, Ballarat, and Warragul.
Step 2: Confirm the material type before you commit
Before confirming delivery, check these details with the lister:
- Material type: Is it clay, topsoil, sand, gravel, or mixed fill? This determines what you can use it for.
- Contamination: Is it clean fill (no chemicals, asphalt, building rubble, or organic waste)? Ask specifically.
- Quantity: How many cubic metres or tonnes is available?
- Access: Is there truck access to your site? What size truck can get in?
- Timeframe: When can they deliver, and how long do they need it gone by?
Step 3: Arrange delivery
The contractor who has the fill is always willing to deliver it — whether free of charge or for a delivery cost, depending on the arrangement. This is agreed directly between you and the lister. ReadyFill connects you, but the delivery details are worked out between the two parties.
What to do if you can’t find fill near you right now
If there are no free fill listings in your area right now, post a “Need Fill” listing on ReadyFill. This notifies excavators in your area who are looking for a tip site — they can see your listing and contact you when they have material available.
Being a registered tip site on ReadyFill means excavators can find you. Many homeowners who have listed a “Need Fill” job receive contact within days from local operators looking to move their surplus.
Free fill by city
ReadyFill has active free fill listings in the following areas:
- Free fill Brisbane
- Free fill Gold Coast
- Free fill Sunshine Coast
- Free fill Ipswich
- Free fill Sydney
- Free fill Melbourne
- Free fill Adelaide
- Free fill Geelong
Frequently asked questions
Is free fill really free?
Yes — the material itself has no cost. The excavator wants it removed and will typically deliver it to you for free. The contractor usually handles delivery as part of the arrangement.
How do I know the fill is clean?
Ask the lister directly. Clean fill should be inert subsoil, clay, rock, or sand — no building rubble, chemicals, or organic matter. For sensitive applications, request a soil test.
How much fill do I need?
As a rough guide: 1 cubic metre covers 10 square metres at 100mm depth. So to raise a 100m² lawn by 100mm, you need approximately 10 cubic metres of fill.
Can I list my property as a tip site?
Yes — on ReadyFill you can post a “Need Fill” listing, which effectively registers your property as a location that accepts free fill. Excavators searching for tip sites in your area will find your listing.