Fill Dirt in North Edison, NJ

Prices vary by supplier and quantity, but expect roughly $20 to $45 per ton or about $25 to $60 per cubic yard delivered in the North Edison (Middlesex County) area as an estimate. Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum; final price depends on local supplier rates, truck access, and whether you need next-day delivery or spreading services.

A practical rule for North Edison fill-dirt is 1 cubic yard equals about 1.1 to 1.35 tons (roughly 2,400 to 2,700 pounds per cubic yard) when loose, with compacted weight higher. Use 1.25 tons per cubic yard as a handy estimate when calculating material needs, and expect slight variation with moisture and soil type.

For raising grades and filling holes use clean, low-organic fill-dirt; avoid topsoil or high-organic mixes because they compress and settle over time. For driveways and drainage, pair fill-dirt with a granular base (crushed stone or crusher-run) and a top layer of crushed stone for drainage; for yards blend or cap fill with 4-6 inches of topsoil for planting and erosion control.

North Edison and Middlesex County often have clay-rich pockets that expand and shrink with moisture, which can increase settlement and cause unevenness if not compacted properly. Controlling moisture, placing fill in thin lifts, mechanically compacting each lift, and using a granular layer under slabs or driveways reduces long-term movement.

You may need permits if the work changes drainage, raises grades significantly, or is part of a construction project—North Edison Township and the building/engineering departments set local rules. Before ordering large deliveries, check with North Edison Township (building or engineering office) and your HOA if applicable to confirm permit, setback, and stormwater requirements.

Labor and equipment charges vary widely, but typical installed costs (hauling from the truck, placing in lifts, compacting) run about $15 to $45 per cubic yard in the metro area, with higher rates for small or difficult-access jobs. Final costs depend on site access, required compaction, grading, hauling distance, and whether additional base materials are needed.

For low spots in a lawn, 4 to 6 inches of fill-dirt, placed in 2- to 3-inch lifts and compacted, is common; finish with 4 to 6 inches of topsoil for planting. For driveways, do not use only fill-dirt as the structural base: install 6 to 12 inches of compacted granular base (crusher-run or dense-graded aggregate) under the surface, and compact each lift to typical target densities used by contractors (often 90% or higher of standard Proctor, as specified by your contractor).

Fill-dirt contains fines and is meant for raising grade and providing bulk; it does not drain as well as crushed stone and is not suitable as a final driveway surface. Crushed stone offers structural support and drainage, topsoil is for planting and vegetation, and clean fill (no organics) is best when you need non-compressible material for grading—choose based on whether you need drainage, planting medium, or bulk fill.

Use the formula: (area in sq ft * depth in inches) / 324 = cubic yards. Then multiply cubic yards by about 1.25 to estimate tons per cubic yard for North Edison fill-dirt; always add 5-10% extra for compaction and waste.

Clear the truck access route, mark any underground utilities, and place a stable drop point; Hello Gravel deliveries are typically by tri-axle dump truck and require reasonable driveway or street access. Request tailgate spreading at checkout if desired (driver discretion), confirm delivery window, and photograph any issues on arrival so you can contact customer service promptly if there are problems.