Soil & Sod Removal in Chicago
Leftover dirt, old sod, and fill are heavy, awkward, and a pain to dispose of. Orange Crew digs out and hauls away soil, turf, and excavated dirt — then rakes up — so your yard or job site is ready for the next step.
- We strip, dig, and load every pile — no dumpster needed
- Topsoil, old sod, fill dirt, gravel, rock & excavated dirt
- We do the digging and shoveling — you don't lift a thing
- Upfront, bed-load price confirmed on-site
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Same-day soil, dirt & sod pickup across Chicagoland.
Professional soil & sod removal — what to expect
A licensed crew arrives, strips or scoops your soil and sod, loads every pile, and reuses or disposes of it responsibly. No rental dumpster, no ruined weekend, no guessing where dense dirt is even allowed to go.
We dig it out and load it so you don't have to
Soil and sod are back-breaking to move by hand. Our crew strips the turf, shovels the dirt, and loads every pile straight from your yard — no dumpster rental, no wheelbarrow marathons to the curb.
- Sod stripping and digging included
- Heavy soil, clay, gravel, and rock too
- Lawn protected; area raked clean
Reused and disposed of the responsible way
Clean topsoil and quality fill get reused or sent to facilities that can put them back to work; the rest is taken to the right transfer station and disposed of legally — never dumped on a curb, alley, or vacant lot.
- Clean soil and fill reused where possible
- All material removed in one trip
- Legal disposal — never illegal dumping
Who calls us for soil & sod removal
Whether you just finished a garden project or you're an excavator staring at a spoil pile, we clear the soil, sod, and dirt so your yard or job site is ready for whatever comes next.
- Homeowners & gardeners. Left with a pile of soil or old sod after a landscaping or garden-bed project? We clear it out fast.
- Landscapers & re-sodding crews. Old turf stripped and hauled so fresh sod or seed goes down on a clean surface.
- Excavation & contractors. Spoil piles and fill dirt from digs, trenches, and grading removed to keep the site moving.
- Property managers. Grounds cleanups and leftover soil or dirt piles cleared across single or multiple properties.
Soil, sod & dirt we haul
From a single garden bed to a full excavation spoil pile — here's the dense yard material our crews dig, load, and haul daily across Chicago.
01Most commonTopsoil & Garden Soil
Leftover topsoil and garden-bed soil from planting and landscaping, scooped and hauled in one trip.
02Re-soddingOld Sod & Turf
Heavy rolls of stripped sod and dead turf removed so fresh grass or seed goes down clean.
03HeavyFill Dirt & Clay
Dense fill dirt and heavy clay from grading and backfill jobs cleared and loaded.
04DenseLandscaping Rock & Gravel
Old decorative rock, river stone, and gravel from beds and borders hauled away.
05Garden bedsOld Mulch & Soil Mix
Spent mulch, compost, and soil mix from tired garden beds removed and refreshed.
06Post-digExcavated Dirt
Spoil piles from digs, trenches, footings, and drainage work cleared off your site.
Before you haul it yourself
Soil and sod are some of the heaviest material a yard produces. Here's why most people leave the dig-out to a crew that does it every day — and why how you get rid of dirt legally matters.
Soil is deceptively heavy
A single cubic yard of soil can top 2,000 lbs. Overloading a trailer or lifting it by hand is a fast track to a bad back or a damaged vehicle.
Your vehicle can't take it
Most pickups and trailers aren't rated for dense dirt or wet sod. Overloading is unsafe, hard on the truck, and often illegal on the road.
You can't just dump it
Soil, sod, and fill can't go in the regular trash or on vacant land. Transfer stations charge by weight and have strict rules for dense material.
Piles hide sharp debris & pests
Old sod and dirt piles hide rocks, roots, glass, and pests. Our insured crew handles the mess so you don't get hurt digging through it.
How soil & sod removal works
Four steps from booking to a raked, clear yard — the same process our crews follow on every dirt and sod job.
Book your pickup
Call (888) 308-7556 or book online — same-day is often available.
On-site price confirmed
We look at the volume, material, and access, then give a firm bed-load quote before we dig or load.
We dig & load
Soil, sod, rock, and fill dug out, shoveled, and loaded onto the truck — you don't lift a thing.
Raked, hauled & reused
Area left raked and tidy; clean soil reused where possible. You only pay once it's gone.
Soil & sod removal pricing
Upfront, bed-load pricing for dense material — you only pay for the truck space your soil, sod, or dirt fills. Confirmed on-site before we start.
Typical soil & sod removal costs
Bed-load pricing for dense material — you pay for the truck space it fills, with weight limits per load.
Soil, sod, dirt, gravel, and rock are dense, so they're quoted by bed load with weight limits and confirmed on-site. See full pricing →
We serve Chicago and the surrounding suburbs
Our crews operate out of Buffalo Grove and Libertyville, serving homeowners, landscapers, and contractors across the North Shore, North Cook County, and Lake County. Same-day soil, dirt, and sod pickup available across Chicagoland — call us for larger excavation or grading spoil outside these areas.
Soil & sod removal FAQ
Common questions from homeowners, landscapers, and contractors.
How much does soil and sod removal cost in Chicago?
Because soil, sod, and dirt are dense, they're priced by bed load — the truck space the material fills — with weight limits per load. Small piles start around $150, and most jobs land in the $280–$650 range. We confirm a firm price on-site before we dig or load.
Do you do the digging, or just haul away piles?
Both. We haul soil and sod you've already piled up, and our crew can also do the labor — stripping old sod, digging out garden beds, and shoveling loose dirt into the truck. Just tell us the scope when you book.
What types of soil and yard material do you take?
Topsoil and garden soil, old sod and turf, fill dirt and clay, landscaping rock and gravel, old mulch and soil mix, and excavated dirt from digs and trenches. If it came out of your yard, we can usually haul it.
Why is dirt and soil priced differently than regular junk?
Standard truckload pricing covers light household junk. Soil, sod, dirt, gravel, and rock are far heavier, so they're quoted by bed load with strict weight limits per truck and separate disposal costs. An on-site look lets us give you an accurate number.
Can you remove old sod after I re-landscape or install new turf?
Yes. Re-sodding a lawn leaves rolls of heavy old turf behind — we strip, stack, and haul it away so your fresh sod or seed goes down on a clean, clear surface.
Do you offer same-day or contractor scheduling?
Often yes. Call (888) 308-7556 for same-day or next-day pickup, and ask about recurring scheduling and invoicing for landscapers, excavators, and property managers.
More than soil and sod to clear? Soil and sod removal is one part of our full yard waste removal service. Clearing a whole yard? We also haul branches, brush, leaves, old fencing, and more in one trip.