About Us

At Kurtz Bros., Inc., we take pride in our strong family tradition, history of growth, and innovative approach to problem-solving in the “green industry”. Since 1948, Kurtz Bros., Inc. has been a pioneer in caring for Ohio’s environment and natural resources. Using resource management and sustainability techniques, we produce the finest topsoil, mulch, and compost for beautiful yards and gardens. As an industry leader committed to customer satisfaction, our multi-faceted company will continue to provide unique products and solutions to the waste-to-resource and soil-related industries we serve.

A Proud Legacy in Northeast Ohio

Kurtz Bros., Inc. is the largest beneficial reuse company in the entire state of Ohio, offering quality materials to landscape professionals and homeowners. We own distribution centers throughout Northeast Ohio in Avon, Valley View, and Willowick. Additionally, we also own four other locations across Ohio. Specializing in waste-to-resource solutions, Kurtz Bros., Inc. employs a Certified Professional Soil Scientist, LEED Green Associates and ICPI (Interlocking Concrete Paving Institute) certified instructors. Plus, we also provide expertise in water management as well.

A Leader in Green Infrastructure

Our company is proud to be on the forefront of green infrastructure, an approach to water management that protects, restores, or mimics the natural water cycle. Green infrastructure is a cost-effective and sustainable alternative to traditional piped drainage and water treatment systems that haul stormwater away from urban environments. Homeowners, contractors, engineers, municipalities, and even landscapers utilize Green infrastructure. By implementing Green infrastructure elements at your home, place of business, or on your next project; you can help keep our waterways clean for wildlife habitat, recreation, navigation, and consumption.

A Driving Force in Regional Conservation

Today, Kurtz Bros., Inc. keeps service, manufacturing, and transportation groups, operative statewide. The landscape division offers products ranging from topsoil, mulches, and composts to paving stones, and everything in between. On the industrial side, construction fill, sand and recycled aggregates are top products. Our long-standing service of providing for Ohio’s landscaping needs, and protection of environmental interests remains our highest priority.

A Focus on Building a Better Future

Today, Kurtz Bros., Inc. operates service, manufacturing, and transportation groups across the state of Ohio. We recycle over 350,000 yards of construction and demolition debris annually. We remain proud of our experience in land redevelopment and landfill management. Meanwhile, our highest priority is still our long-standing dedication to providing for Ohio’s landscaping needs and protecting environmental interests. Visit our stores or contact us to learn more about Kurtz Bros., Inc.

The Kurtz Companies

A family of innovation since 1948

Kurtz Bros Central Ohio: KBCOH has dedicated over 20 years of service to Central Ohio’s landscaping needs and caring for Ohio’s environment and natural resources. Using specialized techniques in resource management, we produce the finest topsoil, mulch and compost, and offer beautiful plants to make attractive yards and gardens for Central Ohio landscapers and homeowners. Locations in Dublin, Westerville, Columbus and Alexandria.

KB Bio Energy: KBB is a Residual Waste Management Firm committed to handling organic waste, primarily wastewater solids. Those solids are transformed in to biogas which is used to fuel an engine and electricity is produced. The solids remaining are then processed into a pellet-like soil conditioner which can be used in a multitude of agronomic applications. KBB is located in Akron, OH.

E&S Services, LLC: An Ohio based spin off of Kurtz Bros, founded in 2014 E&S Services is focused on helping businesses navigate and remain in compliance with the complex and evolving regulations associated with Stormwater Management. As an installer, and technical advisor their innovative product offerings such as compost filter sock and concrete washout containers allow E&S Services to provide best in class erosion control and stormwater management solutions to their clients.

ENVI Environmental: Based in Elyria & Independence, ENVI provide environmental consulting services to private sector and municipalities. ENVI helps manage all aspects of environmental compliance, various regulatory and safety compliance for many of the Kurtz companies.

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KBFoundry Services: Founded as a division to extend the company’s expertise in the waste-to-resource market into the foundry industry. Our in-house foundry experts have developed a patent pending process to improve quality and reduce cost for those foundries utilizing green sand. Our team works with the foundry industry to recycle their byproducts through both conventional and innovative patented technologies.

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Earth ‘n Wood: Acquired in 2019, EnW was a family owned business for 35 years in the Akron/Canton area. Producing similar offerings to Kurtz Bros, they provide topsoils, mulches and composts to quality products and services to primarily to the retail market. Locations in Hudson, North Canton, Akron & Norton.

About FAQs

What makes Kurtz Bros. a leader in Ohio's landscaping industry?

Kurtz Bros. has been a leader in Ohio's landscaping industry since 1948, earning that position through over 75 years of innovation, growth, and unwavering commitment to quality. As the largest beneficial reuse company in the entire state of Ohio, we operate at a scale and level of expertise that few competitors can match. Our leadership spans multiple dimensions: we manufacture the finest topsoils, mulches, and composts using proprietary resource management techniques; we maintain distribution centers across Northeast Ohio including Akron, Avon, Broadview Heights, Garfield Heights, Hudson, North Canton, Painesville, Stronsville, Willowick and Valley View, plus locations in Columbus ; and we employ in-house soil scientists who develop engineered soil blends for complex construction and stormwater applications. Our product catalog includes over 200 items spanning landscape materials, hardscapes, tools, natural stone, and winter supplies . This combination of family tradition, technical expertise, product breadth, and statewide reach is what has made Kurtz Bros. Ohio's go-to landscaping supplier for professionals and homeowners alike.

How has Kurtz Bros. supported Ohio's environment over the years?

Since 1948, Kurtz Bros. has been a pioneer in caring for Ohio's environment and natural resources through innovative waste-to-resource practices that divert materials from landfills and transform them into beneficial products. Our environmental support spans multiple programs: we process yard waste collected from homeowners, contractors, and municipalities into compost and soil amendments rather than allowing it to contribute to water pollution and flooding. We produce recycled aggregates from reclaimed concrete, brick, and roadway materials, reducing the demand for virgin quarry resources. Our sediment solutions program helps cities and watersheds manage sediment as a resource rather than a disposal problem . We design and install green infrastructure systems that filter stormwater pollutants at the source, protecting Ohio's lakes, rivers, and streams. And we lead sustainable landscaping practices across the state by prioritizing natural, organic materials and educating both professionals and homeowners on environmentally responsible land management.

What makes Kurtz Bros. different from other landscaping suppliers?

What makes Kurtz Bros. different is that we're not just a supply yard; we're a vertically integrated environmental services company that manufactures, processes, and delivers our own products while also providing consulting and commercial services that no typical landscaping supplier offers. Most suppliers simply resell materials. Kurtz Bros. produces its own topsoils, composts, and engineered soil blends using in-house soil scientists and proprietary waste-to-resource processes. We're the largest beneficial reuse company in Ohio, meaning much of what we sell is created through sustainable recycling of organic waste, construction debris, and sediment. Beyond products, we offer full commercial services including environmental consulting, stormwater management, erosion control, and waste management auditing. Our delivery fleet operates up to 6 days a week with professional drivers across most of Northeastern Ohio. And with roots going back to 1948, we bring generational knowledge and long-term community relationships that newer or national-chain competitors simply cannot replicate.

What role does Kurtz Bros. play in environmental conservation?

Kurtz Bros. plays a direct, hands-on role in environmental conservation across Ohio through programs that protect waterways, reduce landfill waste, restore degraded land, and promote sustainable landscape practices. Our waste-to-resource model is foundational: we intercept materials that would otherwise fill landfills, including yard waste, construction debris, biosolids, and sediment, and transform them into usable products like premium compost, recycled aggregates, and engineered soils. Our green infrastructure programs design and install systems like bioretention cells, rain gardens, and permeable surfaces that filter stormwater pollutants before they reach Ohio's waterways. Our sediment solutions help municipalities and watershed districts manage sediment buildup without costly, disruptive dredge-and-dispose methods. We also support conservation at the consumer level by offering sustainable landscape products like organic mulch and compost that improve soil health, reduce chemical dependency, and support biodiversity in residential and commercial landscapes, learn more here.

Can municipalities partner with Kurtz Bros. for environmental projects?

Yes, municipalities across Ohio have partnered with Kurtz Bros. for decades on environmental projects ranging from stormwater management and sediment control to green infrastructure installation and community yard waste programs. We work directly with city engineers, public works departments, watershed districts, ports, and planning agencies to develop and execute programs that meet regulatory requirements while delivering measurable environmental benefits. Our sediment solutions help cities move beyond expensive traditional dredge-and-dispose methods by intercepting and beneficially reusing collected sediment. For stormwater compliance, we design, manufacture, and supply engineered soils for bioretention systems, rain gardens, and other green infrastructure installations that meet Ohio EPA specifications . Municipalities also utilize our yard waste drop-off and processing programs to provide residents with convenient, environmentally responsible organic waste disposal. For information on municipal partnership opportunities, contact our commercial services team or visit any of our Ohio locations.