Nobody has posted a load near Ames yet — so if you have wood to get rid of, you are first, and whoever takes it comes to you. Tree crews pay transfer-station fees to dump rounds, chips and brush that firewood makers and neighbours actually want. Post it free and let someone haul it away. Looking to take wood instead? Post what you are after and you will hear when a load lands nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I get free firewood or logs in Ames?
Local tree companies and neighbors in Ames, Iowa post free logs, rounds, wood chips, and brush on the timber.bid Free Wood board. Say you'll take a load and arrange pickup — no account needed to start.
Is the wood in Ames really free?
Yes. Tree crews near Ames often pay to dump logs and chips, so giving the wood away for local pickup saves them the tipping fee. You just haul it home.
I run a tree service near Ames — where do I give away wood?
Post your load on timber.bid instead of hauling it to the transfer station. Firewood makers, homeowners, and haulers around Ames get notified the moment you post and come take it — free.
What free wood can I find in Ames?
Logs and rounds to split into firewood, wood chips for mulch, brush, slabs, and mixed wood. Keep it local — moving firewood long distances spreads tree-killing pests.
🪵 Keep it local — moving firewood long distances spreads tree-killing pests. Pick up close to home.