Free fill dirt near Columbia Station, Ohio is posted by homeowners and contractors on Dirtly's map. As of October 20, 2026 there are 16 open listings and 17 supply yards within 25 miles.
Delivered dirt commonly runs $150–$400 a dump-truck load ($5–$50 per cubic yard plus delivery), and hauling extra away can run from a few hundred dollars for a short local dump run up to $1,400–$2,300 for full-service removal. On Dirtly, the dirt itself is usually free or cheap — you’re only solving the moving. You can size up your project first to see how many yards it takes.
Updated October 1, 2026 · Figures: industry estimates, 2026
16 open listings within 25 miles of Columbia Station right now (8 have dirt to move, 8 want dirt).
Columbia Station is rural enough that most properties have room to take dirt and far enough out that paying to haul it away stings. Dirtly is a free map for that trade — the pile that has to go, and the low spot that has been waiting two seasons.
Out here a load of fill is often wanted on the same road it came from. Between horse properties, pole barns, long drives, and the odd pond, southern Lorain County generates and absorbs a lot of dirt without much of it ever needing to see a landfill. The only missing piece is knowing who has what, which is what the map is for.
Not sure which you need? Our guide to fill dirt vs. topsoil spells out the difference.
October is the last comfortable month for regrading and seeding before the ground gets cold, so anything needing to be moved is usually moved now rather than in November.
Dirt wanted in Wadsworth Township, confirmed still available 3 days ago.
Dirt available in Elyria, confirmed still available 5 days ago.
Dirt wanted in Strongsville was marked filled 5 days ago.
Nearest yards to Columbia Station
Source One Landscape Supply in Columbia Station, about 2 miles away
Mr Yard, Inc. in Olmsted Falls, about 4 miles away
Bulk-N-Bushel Landscaping Materials in North Ridgeville, about 7 miles away
Local suppliers shown from public information. Not Dirtly members, and not listings.
Common jobs around Columbia Station
Building up a soft spot in a field entrance or a farm lane
Backfilling a pole barn slab or a new run of fence posts
Grading around a house so runoff heads away from the foundation
What dirt actually costs
In Northeast Ohio, a delivered tandem load of fill dirt typically runs $150–$400. Screened topsoil costs more per yard, $20–$40. Delivery alone is usually $50–$150 per trip, which is why free dirt from a neighbor still isn’t free.
Fill dirt, per yard
$5–$25 (typically $8–$15)
Screened topsoil, per yard
$20–$40
Topsoil, per yard
$5–$50
Delivery, per trip
$50–$150
Tandem load delivered, 10 to 15 yd
$150–$400
Northeast Ohio estimates, 2026. Last updated .
Work out the yards first
The calculator turns your length, width, and depth into a rough cubic-yard number — and reminds you to add a little for settling.
Can I get a whole truckload of fill near Columbia Station?
Sometimes — larger digs post larger piles, and rural lots are where the big amounts tend to land because there is room to put them. Listings say roughly how much is there and who is doing the hauling, so you can tell a wheelbarrow job from a semi job before you message.
What counts as clean fill?
Soil and rock with no concrete chunks, no construction debris, no trash, no roots to speak of. It matters because dirty fill settles unevenly and can be a real problem to remove later. Listings can say clean fill only, and it is a fair thing to ask about before anyone loads anything.
Is Dirtly free to use around Columbia Station?
Yes — free for individuals across Columbia Station and Lorain County, no listing fee and no cut. A pin may offer the dirt free or name a price for hauling; Dirtly just makes the introduction.
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