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SHED DEMOLITION & REMOVAL
Shed removal
in Carlsbad, CA.
Shed Gone removes sheds across Carlsbad, from La Costa to Bressi Ranch, whether it's a weathered kit shed or a full wood workshop.
Sources checked October 10, 2026 · How we research
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SHED REMOVAL IN CARLSBAD
We take it down.
We haul it away.
Shed removal is all we do. Wood, metal or resin, falling apart or still standing, we take your Carlsbad shed apart and leave the space clean.
- Taking the shed apart: roof, walls, doors and floor
- The stuff inside, if you want it gone too
- Loading, haul-away and disposal, with metal and clean wood recycled where it’s accepted
- The slab, gravel pad or footings, if you want them out
- Sweeping and raking the spot clean
We check what Carlsbad requires for your shed before any work starts, and any power to the shed must be disconnected by a licensed electrician before removal day. The local rules are below.
Get our price.
We look at your photos and send our price, what it includes and the dates we have.
We haul it away.
We confirm a date, take the shed down, load every piece and leave the spot clean.
PERMITS & DIY DISPOSAL
Doing it yourself, or just checking the rules?
Here’s what Carlsbad asks for before a shed comes down, what city pickup will take, and where you can drop off the debris yourself.
Carlsbad rules at a glance
Demolition permit
Not for a small shed. One-story sheds of 120 square feet or less need no demolition permit; larger ones do, and Coastal Zone teardowns need a coastal permit. Ask 442-339-2719.
City of Carlsbad IB-206: Demolition Requirements (PDF) ↗City of Carlsbad: Construction & Demolition ↗
City pickup
No. Republic's bulky pickup excludes construction and demolition debris, roofing, plywood and windows. It does take up to four tied bundles of untreated wood waste per pickup.
Haul it yourself
Palomar Transfer Station (Republic Services). A fee is charged at the time of disposal. No rate is published online; Republic's flyer says fees may apply.
3 drop-off options →What it costs
Shed Gone: a price from your photos, with teardown, haul-away and cleanup included.
Others here: LoadUp shows $94 to $1,559 for a Carlsbad shed. Dirty Deeds lists small sheds from $195 and 10×12 to 12×16 sheds from $395. Others quote on site.
LoadUp shed removal, Carlsbad ↗Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap: Shed Removal ↗
Do I need a permit?Carlsbad demolition rules, utilities and property checks.
The requirements depend on the structure, the work and the property’s jurisdiction. These are the official starting points for checking your job. Confirm with the building office before teardown day. How shed demolition permits work ↗
No demolition permit for sheds of 120 square feet or less
Bulletin IB-206 says a demo permit is not required for any structure exempt from a building permit under CMC 18.04.015, which includes non-habitable, one-story detached accessory structures not greater than 120 square feet. It says full or partial demolition of a detached structure of 120 square feet or more typically needs one, and the Building Official may waive it case by case. The FY 2026-27 fee for demolishing a residential building is $854, plus $45 for a C&D Waste Management Plan. The owner can apply, or a licensed C-21 wrecking or Class A contractor with the owner's letter or contract. First review takes 15 business days.
City of Carlsbad IB-206: Demolition Requirements (PDF) ↗City of Carlsbad B-38: Work Exempt from Permit (Residential) (PDF) ↗City of Carlsbad: Master Fee Schedule FY 2026-27 (PDF) ↗
Coastal Zone teardowns need a coastal permit first
Any structure being demolished with nothing built in its place, inside the California Coastal Zone, must first get a Minor Coastal Development Permit (Form P-6). The City sometimes processes the demo permit at the same time. IB-206 links the Coastal Zone map.
Pest report, utility caps and the slab
Before a demo permit is issued, the structure must be inspected for pests, and every applicant signs an asbestos declaration. When an entire building comes down, plumbing, sewer, electric and gas lines must be capped in an approved manner whether or not a permit is required. Unused foundations must be removed and the holes filled to grade, and digging out foundations can need a grading permit. Contact DigAlert (811) before you dig.
City of Carlsbad IB-206: Demolition Requirements (PDF) ↗DigAlert (Underground Service Alert of Southern California) ↗
Permitted demolitions report recycling in Green Halo
Residential demolition of any permitted structure must follow CALGreen, divert at least 65% of debris and submit a Construction Waste Management Plan through Green Halo before the permit is issued. Weight tickets go into Green Halo before final inspection.
Can I dispose of it myself?City pickup rules, drop-off options and fees for shed debris.
Will Carlsbad pick up shed debris?
Not as a teardown. Republic's bulky item pickup takes items under 200 pounds that don't fit in a cart, three times a year with up to five items each, and lists construction and demolition debris, fencing, plywood, roofing and windows as not accepted. Up to four tied bundles of non-treated wood waste can go out with a pickup. Call Republic at 760-332-6464.
Drop-off and recycling options
If you’d rather haul it yourself, sort the load first: clean wood, metal, roofing, concrete and household contents often go to different places or cost different amounts. Call ahead before hiring a trailer. What can be recycled ↗
Palomar Transfer Station (Republic Services)
5960 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Republic Services transfer station with a Recycling Buyback Center on the same site. Republic's flyer invites residents to recycle C&D materials there: asphalt, drywall, clay roof tiles, rock, dirt, wood, metal and concrete, but no treated, stained or painted wood. WasteFreeSD says residents can bring overflow trash for a fee.
Fees: A fee is charged at the time of disposal. No rate is published online; Republic's flyer says fees may apply.
Before you go: Call the transfer station at 760-603-0153 for rates and whether your load is accepted. Transfer station hours are Monday to Sunday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Its free drop-off programs require proof of residency.
Republic Services: Palomar Transfer Station flyer (PDF) ↗Republic Services: Carlsbad, CA ↗WasteFreeSD: Carlsbad/Palomar Transfer Station ↗
EDCO Construction, Demolition and Inert (CDI) Recycling Facility
224 S. Las Posas Rd., San Marcos, CA 92078
Recycling facility for mixed construction loads of wood, concrete, asphalt, drywall, metal, rock, tile and cardboard, with no sorting needed. It refuses hazardous waste, garbage, painted or treated wood and yard waste.
Fees: Not published online. Rates are posted at the facility or given by phone.
Before you go: Call (760) 744-2700 for rates. No appointment is needed; the hours section lists Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., closed daily from noon to 12:30. Drive to the Recycle Center and see the attendant.
EDCO: Construction, Demolition and Inert (CDI) Recycling Facility, San Marcos ↗
Lee's Iron & Metal
1315 Lee Dr., Vista, CA 92083
Scrap metal recycler. Fits the panels and frame of a cut-down metal shed, not wood or shingles.
Fees: Not published. Ask by phone whether it pays for or charges for your metal.
Before you go: Call 760-724-1330. Open Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Lee's Iron & Metal ↗City of Oceanside: Construction and Demolition Recycling Guide (PDF) ↗
What else should I know in Carlsbad?Local notes, and the photos that set the price.
Only Republic Services may haul demolition debris
The City says Carlsbad has an exclusive franchise and only Republic Services is authorized to haul construction and demolition waste, unless you self-haul under city guidelines. Republic's guide adds that failing to use the franchise hauler will incur fines. Municipal Code 6.08.020 lets someone else collect C&D only with a city-issued permit, and only for debris from a city-permitted project. Its exception for contractors who haul as part of their job is limited to contractors whose waste is not C&D, such as gardeners and residential clean-out services. Questions: Sustainable Materials Management, 442-339-2646.
City of Carlsbad: Construction & Demolition ↗Republic Services: Carlsbad Construction & Demolition Waste Diversion & Recycling Guide (PDF) ↗Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 6.08: Solid Waste (eCode360) ↗
Self-haul goes to Palomar, with paperwork
For projects under the City's C&D rules, the City says you may self-haul only to Palomar Transfer Station on El Camino Real, and you must show current vehicle registration, proof of insurance and a photo of the vehicle with its plate visible. Keep the weight tickets for your Green Halo record.
Bundled untreated wood can go out with bulky pickup
Republic gives residents three bulky item pickups a year, up to five items each. Construction and demolition debris, fencing, plywood, roofing and windows are not accepted, but up to four tied bundles of yard trimmings or non-treated wood waste are. Call 760-332-6464 to schedule.
Paint and chemicals go to the Vista HHW facility
Clear old paint, pesticides and pool chemicals out of the shed first. Carlsbad residents can drop off household hazardous waste free on Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 1145 East Taylor St. in Vista, or book front-door pickup for $10 (free at 65 and older) at 800-714-1195.
Photos that explain the job.
- The whole shed, with the roof, doors and rough dimensions
- What it sits on: slab, gravel, pavers, skids or blocks
- The route out: gates, steps, slopes and the narrowest gap
- Anything stored inside, and any wiring, lights or a water line
Tell us whether the shed has power. A licensed electrician should disconnect and make the circuit safe before teardown. Say which items stay, and whether the slab or footings go too.
Get a shed removal quote ↗What will it cost?How shed removal is priced, and what other local companies publish.
Shed Gone
Priced from your photosA small empty resin shed and a large timber shed on a concrete slab are different jobs, so we don’t publish one number. The price depends on the shed’s size and material, what’s inside, what it sits on, and the route from the shed to the truck.
Start a quote from photos ↗Other companies’ advertised prices
Two companies publish shed prices for Carlsbad. LoadUp shows $94 to $1,559, set when you book. Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap lists small sheds from $195, 10×12 to 12×16 sheds from $395 and large structures from $575. Junk Dudes, Crisan and College HUNKS post general junk-load prices only, and JUSTJUNK and Ace Hauling quote each job. Sheds over 120 square feet need a demolition permit; the City's residential demolition fee is $854, and no company says its price includes it.
Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap Junk Removal ↗
From $195Its shed page lists small sheds from $195, standard 10×12 to 12×16 ft sheds from $395, and large structures and detached garages from $575, with a firm price given on site.
LoadUp ↗
$94–$1,559The shed page gives a $94 to $1,559 range that depends on size, condition, location and permits. The real price is shown when you book, and it's lower for a shed that's already taken apart.
These are the other companies’ own advertised prices, checked October 10, 2026. They are not our prices and not a citywide average.
When you compare quotes, ask for one written total that covers dismantling, hauling, disposal fees and cleanup, and ask whether the contents, the floor and the slab or footings are included. What shed removal costs ↗
Want to shop around in Carlsbad, CA?
7 other companiesShed removal is what we do, and we think we’re the best at it. Still, it’s your shed and your yard. If you’d like to compare, here are other companies whose own websites advertise shed removal in Carlsbad. Give them a call. We’re confident you’ll come back to us.
Demolition contractor
Ace Hauling
Hauling and light demolition company that lists sheds among the structures it tears down and hauls away.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call 760-332-3366
Service & price details
San Diego County
Its demolition page asks for a photo and the site details by email before quoting. It also removes concrete, dirt and green waste.
No shed price is published on its demolition page.
Junk removal franchise
College HUNKS Hauling Junk (Temecula)
Junk removal franchise that lists storage sheds among the items it hauls away.
Ask for a priceGeneral junk-load pricingVisit company ↗Call 951-498-4845
Service & price details
North County San Diego city pages, served from a Murrieta office
Its local pages don't describe tear-down, slab work or what's included for a shed. Ask whether the crew takes the shed apart or only hauls the pieces.
No shed price is published. The local pages give example junk-removal ranges of $99 to $699, based on eighth, half and full truckloads.
Removal company
Crisan Junk Removal
Family-owned junk removal and light demolition company that takes apart wood, metal, vinyl and resin sheds and hauls them away.
$187–$947 per loadGeneral junk-load pricingVisit company ↗Call (619) 500-9920
Service & price details
San Diego County
It can clear out the shed's contents first, and it can remove the concrete slab and grade the spot. It says it donates or recycles at least 60% of what it hauls.
No shed price is published. Its pricing page lists a construction-debris chart from a $187 minimum to $947 for a full truck, and a household junk chart from $177 to $827. It gives a free quote on site.
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Removal company
Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap Junk Removal
North County junk hauler that tears down wood, metal, plastic and vinyl sheds on site and hauls every piece away.
From $195Published shed priceVisit company ↗Call (619) 292-9480
Service & price details
North County San Diego, including Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista, Encinitas and San Marcos
Says it takes down walls, roof and floor, breaks up and hauls small slabs as part of the job, and sweeps the area clean. Larger slabs and multiple structures are quoted on site before work starts.
Its shed page lists small sheds from $195, standard 10×12 to 12×16 ft sheds from $395, and large structures and detached garages from $575, with a firm price given on site.
Removal company
The Junk Dudes San Diego
Family-owned, owner-operated junk hauler whose North County city pages list shed and outdoor structure removal.
$89–$499 per loadGeneral junk-load pricingVisit company ↗Call (619) 457-6416
Service & price details
San Diego County, including North County, from a Hillcrest base
Runs one truck with a two-person crew and gives a price before work starts. Its pages don't describe how a shed is taken apart or whether a slab is included, so ask.
No shed price is published. It charges by truck space, from $89 for one eighth to $499 for a full truck, with no drive surcharge anywhere in the county.
Junk removal franchise
JUSTJUNK
Junk removal franchise that tears down and hauls away wood, metal and plastic sheds.
Ask for a priceGeneral junk-load pricingVisit company ↗Call 619-752-5637
Service & price details
San Diego and Chula Vista
Gives a free on-site estimate that it says covers demolition, cleanup, hauling and disposal, and sorts wood, metal and plastic for recycling. Its site noted trouble receiving calls when checked, so booking online may be faster.
Prices by how much truck space the shed and debris fill. No shed-specific dollar figure is published.
National booking platform
LoadUp
Online booking platform that connects you with local independent haulers for shed pickup and disposal.
$94–$1,559Published shed priceVisit company ↗Call (844) 239-7711
Service & price details
Carlsbad and nearby North County communities
It says some light demolition may be needed and asks for photos of the shed. Jobs that need heavy machinery or a large team may be outside its scope.
The shed page gives a $94 to $1,559 range that depends on size, condition, location and permits. The real price is shown when you book, and it's lower for a shed that's already taken apart.
Independent companies, not affiliated with Shed Gone. Listed alphabetically. Prices are their own advertised prices. How we choose listings
COMMON QUESTIONS
A few more answers.
How much does shed removal cost in Carlsbad?
Shed Gone prices each shed from your photos, with teardown, haul-away and cleanup included. Among other companies, LoadUp shows $94 to $1,559 for a Carlsbad shed and sets the price at booking. Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap lists small sheds from $195, standard 10×12 to 12×16 sheds from $395 and large structures from $575. JUSTJUNK prices by the truck space the debris fills.
LoadUp shed removal, Carlsbad ↗Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap: Shed Removal ↗JUSTJUNK: Shed Removal Carlsbad ↗
Where can I take the debris myself?
Palomar Transfer Station, 5960 El Camino Real, takes C&D materials such as wood, metal, drywall and concrete for a fee; call 760-603-0153 for rates. EDCO's CDI facility in San Marcos takes mixed loads of wood, concrete and drywall, and Lee's Iron & Metal in Vista takes scrap metal. If your teardown needed a permit, check the City's self-haul rules first.
Republic Services: Palomar Transfer Station flyer (PDF) ↗Republic Services: Carlsbad, CA ↗EDCO: Construction, Demolition and Inert (CDI) Recycling Facility, San Marcos ↗Lee's Iron & Metal ↗City of Carlsbad: Construction & Demolition ↗
Do I need an asbestos survey?
Probably not for a home's shed, but confirm. San Diego County APCD Rule 1206 exempts demolition at a residential building or structure with four or fewer dwelling units. The rule doesn't name detached sheds, and Carlsbad asks every demo permit applicant for an asbestos declaration.
San Diego County APCD Rule 1206: Asbestos Removal, Renovation, and Demolition (PDF) ↗City of Carlsbad IB-206: Demolition Requirements (PDF) ↗
What happens to the concrete pad?
Ask before you book. Dirty Deeds says small slabs are broken up and hauled as part of the job and larger ones are quoted separately. Concrete counts toward the 65% recycling goal, and Palomar and EDCO's CDI facility both take it.
Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap: Shed Removal ↗Republic Services: Palomar Transfer Station flyer (PDF) ↗EDCO: Construction, Demolition and Inert (CDI) Recycling Facility, San Marcos ↗
Can painted or treated wood go with the rest?
Not as recyclable C&D. Republic's Carlsbad guide counts only untreated wood, plywood, particle board and lumber, and Palomar's flyer says no treated, stained or painted wood. EDCO's CDI facility also refuses it. Call the facility before loading a pressure-treated floor or posts.
Republic Services: Carlsbad Construction & Demolition Waste Diversion & Recycling Guide (PDF) ↗Republic Services: Palomar Transfer Station flyer (PDF) ↗EDCO: Construction, Demolition and Inert (CDI) Recycling Facility, San Marcos ↗
Which companies take the shed apart, and which only haul?
Dirty Deeds, JUSTJUNK and Ace Hauling describe tearing sheds down. LoadUp says light demolition may be needed and handles sheds that don't need heavy machinery. Junk Dudes lists shed removal for Carlsbad, and College HUNKS lists storage sheds among items it hauls, but neither describes teardown.
Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap: Shed Removal ↗JUSTJUNK: Shed Removal Carlsbad ↗Ace Hauling: Demolition ↗LoadUp shed removal, Carlsbad ↗The Junk Dudes San Diego: Carlsbad ↗College HUNKS Hauling Junk: Carlsbad ↗
Sources behind this guide
Reviewed October 10, 2026 using company websites, municipal guidance and facility rules. Prices and published policies can change; older source dates are identified where relevant. We have not called every business or facility.
See all 22 research sources
- City of Carlsbad IB-206: Demolition Requirements (PDF) ↗
- City of Carlsbad B-38: Work Exempt from Permit (Residential) (PDF) ↗
- City of Carlsbad: Master Fee Schedule FY 2026-27 (PDF) ↗
- City of Carlsbad: Construction & Demolition ↗
- Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 6.08: Solid Waste (eCode360) ↗
- Republic Services: Carlsbad Construction & Demolition Waste Diversion & Recycling Guide (PDF) ↗
- City of Carlsbad: Bulky Item Collection ↗
- City of Carlsbad: Household Hazardous Waste ↗
- Republic Services: Palomar Transfer Station flyer (PDF) ↗
- Republic Services: Carlsbad, CA ↗
- EDCO: Construction, Demolition and Inert (CDI) Recycling Facility, San Marcos ↗
- Lee's Iron & Metal ↗
- San Diego County APCD Rule 1206: Asbestos Removal, Renovation, and Demolition (PDF) ↗
- DigAlert (Underground Service Alert of Southern California) ↗
- LoadUp shed removal, Carlsbad ↗
- Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap: Shed Removal ↗
- JUSTJUNK: Shed Removal Carlsbad ↗
- Ace Hauling: Junk Removal Carlsbad ↗
- Ace Hauling: Demolition ↗
- Crisan Junk Removal: Shed Removal ↗
- The Junk Dudes San Diego: Carlsbad ↗
- College HUNKS Hauling Junk: Carlsbad ↗