[BKQuill]

Please save the smart ass answers for Pinkbike.

I'm rebuilding my pump track and adding some features to my "mini DH" trail. As odd as it sounds, I ran out of dirt, and for some reason the wife won't let me dig up the front yard. My question is this, have you guys gotten dirt cheap or free somehow? Like talking to a construction site manager or similar? I'm in need of several truck loads. Before I spend time calling around, I thought that I would ask you guys.

Thanks,
Brian

 

[Willy Vanilly]

craigslist under "free" stuff usually has some dirt as long as you're willing to pick it up and shovel it.

 

[joelalamo45]

Just don't badmouth Aptos locals, or your thread will get deleted...

 

[sixgun_sound]

If you live where a dump-truck passing by can see it, put out a sign that says 'fill dirt wanted'. Chances are, your yard is closer/faster than their actual dump spot, and they'll be stoked to get things done quicker by dumping it in your yard. Careful though, dump trucks are huge and they'll rip it all up.

 

[Cru Jones]

I 2nd the craigslist idea. I've done some looking and have found people on there giving away free dirt.

 

[Stoked]

try to find locations of new construction homes. when the basement gets dug out, there's a sh1t ton of dirt. thats what we're gonna do in my buddy's yard once they start on the basement.

 

[joelalamo45]

try to find locations of new construction homes. when the basement gets dug out, there's a sh1t ton of dirt. thats what we're gonna do in my buddy's yard once they start on the basement.

That's how they got all the dirt for the Crankworx Colorado slopestyle course... from homebuilders excavating basements.

 

[TortugaTonta]

Around my way dirts allways free, getting it delivered is a different story.