Free fill dirt near Stow, Ohio is posted by homeowners and contractors on Dirtly's map. As of October 20, 2026 there are 17 open listings and 23 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
17 open listings within 25 miles of Stow right now (6 have dirt to move, 11 want dirt).
Stow is suburban in the straightforward way — houses with real yards, garages going up, patios going in, pools going down. Every one of those jobs turns out dirt somebody has to move, and on this board Stow posts are almost all people with a pile rather than people looking for one. Dirtly is a free map that gets it to whoever needs it.
Nothing dramatic moves dirt in Stow; ordinary projects do, and they produce more than they consume. A garage slab, a paver patio, a drain run, a pool — each leaves a heap that has to go somewhere, and paying to dump clean fill is the default only because the alternative is invisible. The towns that want this material are mostly east and south, twenty to forty minutes out. A pin makes that trip findable.
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 wanted in Strongsville was marked filled 5 days ago.
Dirtly partners near Stow
OBryan Grounds Maintnenace in Stow, about 4 miles awayScreened topsoil, Mixed fill, Compost · Delivers within 10 mi3306862850
Partners have told Dirtly they sell dirt. Confirm price and availability with them.
Nearest yards to Stow
Earth 'n Wood / Kurtz Bros. in Peninsula, about 5 miles away
Woodland Mulch in Akron, about 7 miles away
Kolenz Transport in Peninsula, about 8 miles away
Local suppliers shown from public information. Not Dirtly members, and not listings.
Common jobs around Stow
Getting rid of the spoil from a Stow garage slab or paver patio
Handing off the heap left by a French drain or a footing run
Passing on stripped topsoil before it kills the lawn it is sitting on
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.
What is the difference between fill dirt and topsoil?
Topsoil is the dark upper layer with organic matter in it — that is what grows things. Fill dirt is the subsoil underneath: denser, cleaner of roots, and it holds a level once compacted. Use fill to raise ground, topsoil to plant in.
Who does the hauling?
Whatever the two of you agree, and on the Stow side it is usually worth offering to load. Listings say up front — some posters have a machine and can load your truck, some need you to bring your own way to load, and some will run it over if you are close. Dirtly makes the introduction and stays out of the rest.
Is Dirtly free to use in Stow?
Yes — free for individuals across Stow and Summit 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.
Why post here
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