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SHED DEMOLITION & REMOVAL

Shed removal
in Fontana, CA.

Shed Gone takes down and hauls away sheds across Fontana, from Sierra Lakes to South Fontana. Send one photo and we'll send our price.

Sources checked October 9, 2026 · How we research

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SHED REMOVAL IN FONTANA

We take it down.
We haul it away.

How it works ↗

Shed removal is all we do. Wood, metal or resin, falling apart or still standing, we take your Fontana 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 Fontana 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.

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Send a photo.

Show us the shed and the way out, and add your Fontana ZIP code. No payment, and it isn’t a booking.

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Get our price.

We look at your photos and send our price, what it includes and the dates we have.

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We haul it away.

We confirm a date, take the shed down, load every piece and leave the spot clean.

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PERMITS & DIY DISPOSAL

Doing it yourself, or just checking the rules?

Here’s what Fontana asks for before a shed comes down, what city pickup will take, and where you can drop off the debris yourself.

Fontana rules at a glance

Demolition permit

Not confirmed for small sheds. Fontana issues demolition permits, but no city page or code section says whether a small shed teardown needs one. Ask Building & Safety at (909) 350-7640.

Fontana Municipal Code Ch. 5, Art. I (permit time limits, Sec. 5-11) ↗Fontana Municipal Code Ch. 5, Art. III (California Building Code) ↗Fontana: Building Permits ↗

City pickup

Not confirmed for teardown debris. Burrtec's three free bulky pickups a year (five items each) name items like sofas and appliances, not lumber. Ask Burrtec at (909) 822-9739.

Burrtec: Fontana Residential Newsletter, Fall 2026 (PDF) ↗Fontana: Residential Trash Services ↗

Haul it yourself

West Valley MRF/Transfer Station (Burrtec). No drop-off rates are published; ask when you call.

3 drop-off options →

What it costs

Shed Gone: a price from your photos, with teardown, haul-away and cleanup included.

Others here: 911 Junk California lists $400 to $800+ for shed removal. LoadUp shows $94 to $1,559 for a Fontana shed, set at booking. The others quote each job or post only junk-load prices.

911 Junk California pricing ↗911 Junk California shed removal cost guide ↗LoadUp shed removal, Fontana ↗

Do I need a permit?Fontana 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 ↗

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Demolition permit: the code is silent on small sheds

Fontana adopts the 2025 California Building and Residential Codes, including the permit chapter, and its local changes to the permit-exemption list cover only fences and retaining walls. City code sets a 6-month limit on demolition permits, so the city does issue them. Its zoning code defines a shed as under 120 square feet and 8 feet tall, but that definition is about building one and ends with an unclear note on permits. No Fontana page says whether taking a small shed down needs a permit. Ask Building & Safety, 8353 Sierra Avenue, open Monday to Thursday.

Fontana Municipal Code Ch. 5, Art. III (California Building Code) ↗Fontana Municipal Code Ch. 5, Art. XIX (California Residential Code) ↗Fontana Municipal Code Ch. 5, Art. I (permit time limits, Sec. 5-11) ↗Fontana Zoning and Development Code Sec. 30-12 (definitions) ↗Fontana: Building Permits ↗

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Demolition debris goes through Burrtec

Fontana's waste plan form says all hauling from construction or demolition work may only be contracted through Burrtec, and city code makes it unlawful to hire a hauler the city hasn't franchised or permitted. Contractors may not self-haul demolition debris. With a building permit you file a Construction Waste Management Plan (or the exemption form) and show that at least 65% of the debris was recycled before final inspection.

Fontana: Construction Waste Management Plan (CWMP) form ↗Fontana: CWMP Exemption form ↗Fontana Municipal Code Ch. 24, Art. III (collection services, Sec. 24-31) ↗Fontana Municipal Code Ch. 24, Art. IV (self-haulers, Sec. 24-67) ↗

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Asbestos survey before any demolition

South Coast AQMD Rule 1403 covers residential structures and requires an asbestos survey signed by a certified consultant before any demolition. Homeowners file their own demolition notice only when they do the work themselves with no one hired. County disposal sites also want certification for debris from pre-1984 structures.

South Coast AQMD Rule 1403 FAQ ↗South Coast AQMD Rule 1403 ↗San Bernardino County Public Works: Can I Take It to the Landfill? ↗

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Before you pull posts or footings

Contact DigAlert (811) before digging out piers, posts or a slab, and wait for the marks. Utilities only mark lines they own, so a buried power line or water line run to the shed won't be marked. Have an electrician shut off and disconnect any shed circuit first.

DigAlert (Underground Service Alert of Southern California) ↗

Can I dispose of it myself?City pickup rules, drop-off options and fees for shed debris.

Will Fontana pick up shed debris?

Not as a teardown, as far as any city page says. Burrtec gives Fontana homes up to three free curbside bulky pickups in 12 months, five items each, booked a week ahead, and the city lists stumps and appliances as examples. Neither the city nor Burrtec says shed lumber or roofing counts, and city rules route demolition hauling through Burrtec bins. Call Burrtec at (909) 822-9739 before you set anything out.

Burrtec: Fontana Residential Newsletter, Fall 2026 (PDF) ↗Fontana: Residential Trash Services ↗Burrtec: Residential Services ↗Fontana: Construction Waste Management Plan (CWMP) form ↗

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 ↗

West Valley MRF/Transfer Station (Burrtec)

13373 Napa Street, Fontana, CA 92335

A Burrtec materials recovery facility and transfer station. San Bernardino County's diversion list says it takes C&D material that is self-hauled or brought in a Burrtec roll-off, and credits it with 79% diversion. Neither source lists accepted materials item by item.

Fees: No drop-off rates are published; ask when you call.

Before you go: Burrtec lists hours Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Its page gives two numbers, (909) 899-5501 and (909) 899-0911; call before you load.

Burrtec: Our Facilities ↗San Bernardino County: Facility and Hauler Diversion Rates (PDF) ↗

Mid-Valley Landfill (San Bernardino County)

2390 N. Alder Avenue, Rialto, CA 92377

A county landfill that the county lists among its self-haul sites accepting C&D waste. It is one of two county sites that take treated wood waste. County landfills refuse items over 10 feet long, liquids, sealed containers and hazardous waste, and debris from pre-1984 structures needs asbestos certification.

Fees: $13.71 for up to 300 pounds of ordinary residential waste and $61.49 a ton (prorated) from 301 pounds, pricing effective July 1, 2023. Hard-to-handle loads add $53.14 a ton ($26.57 minimum). Uncovered or unsecured loads pay double. Cash, Visa or MasterCard.

Before you go: The county's site map lists hours Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cover and tie down the load. Questions: county Solid Waste Management, (909) 386-8701.

San Bernardino County Public Works: Waste Disposal Sites ↗San Bernardino County disposal-site map data: Mid-Valley Landfill ↗San Bernardino County Public Works: Disposal Cost & Fees ↗San Bernardino County Public Works: Can I Take It to the Landfill? ↗San Bernardino County: Facility and Hauler Diversion Rates (PDF) ↗San Bernardino County: Mid-Valley Landfill public notice (PDF) ↗

Agua Mansa Transfer Station/MRF (Burrtec)

1830 Agua Mansa Road, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509

A Burrtec transfer station and materials recovery facility. Local recycling lists name it as an approved destination for C&D waste and say it takes clean dirt, concrete and asphalt. Burrtec's page doesn't list what the public may bring.

Fees: Not published. Burrtec's facilities page lists no gate rates.

Before you go: Open Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call (951) 786-0544 for rates and what it accepts before loading up.

Burrtec: Our Facilities ↗Riverside Bulletin #238: C&D Waste Management Program ↗Riverside Public Works: Construction & Demolition ↗

What else should I know in Fontana?Local notes, and the photos that set the price.

Only Burrtec may haul demolition debris

Fontana's code makes it unlawful to hire any waste collector the city hasn't franchised, contracted or permitted (FMC 24-31(b)), and the city's Construction Waste Management Plan form says that under its sole franchise agreement all hauling from construction or demolition work may only be contracted through Burrtec. Construction contractors may not self-haul demolition debris (FMC 24-67(a)). Individuals keep the right to haul their own waste from property they control (24-67(d)), and the form allows residential self-haul only by someone who owns the container and vehicle. On these sources a removal company like Shed Gone is not a permitted hauler, so it can't haul shed debris out of Fontana itself; the debris goes in a Burrtec bin, or the owner hauls it. Burrtec is at (909) 822-9739.

Fontana Municipal Code Ch. 24, Art. III (Sec. 24-31) ↗Fontana Municipal Code Ch. 24, Art. IV (Sec. 24-67) ↗Fontana: Construction Waste Management Plan (CWMP) form ↗

Pre-1984 shed debris needs asbestos paperwork at county sites

San Bernardino County landfills and transfer stations accept debris from structures demolished before 1984 only with certification; newer structures are assumed asbestos free. Friable asbestos isn't taken at any county site. Keep the survey report with the load.

San Bernardino County Public Works: Can I Take It to the Landfill? ↗

Paint and chemicals go to the city HHW site

Sheds often hold old paint, weed killer and motor oil. Fontana's household hazardous waste site at 16454 Orange Way is open Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon for city residents with ID, up to 15 gallons or 125 pounds a day.

Fontana: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) ↗

Historic properties need a hearing first

If your property is a listed or proposed historical resource or sits in a historic overlay district, demolition or removal needs a certificate of appropriateness from the City Council. No demolition permit is issued while that hearing or an appeal is pending.

Fontana Municipal Code Ch. 5, Art. XIII (historic resources) ↗

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 photos

A 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 that cover Fontana. 911 Junk California lists $400 to $800 or more, and LoadUp shows $94 to $1,559, set when you book. Junk Dawgs ($147 minimum) and Inland Haul ($99 to $495 by truck volume) post general junk prices, not shed prices. M&Ms and CA Junk Masters quote each job. None of these prices says it includes a city permit, an asbestos survey or slab removal.

911 Junk California ↗

$400–$800+

Its pricing page says shed demolition and removal ranges from $400 to $800 or more, depending on size and materials. General junk loads are priced separately by truck volume.

LoadUp ↗

$94–$1,559

The shed page gives a $94 to $1,559 range that depends on size, condition, location in the county and permits. The real price is shown when you book, and it's lower for a shed that's already taken apart. Its national shed page says removal typically starts around $1,555; its local pages say an already-disassembled shed costs less.

These are the other companies’ own advertised prices, checked October 9, 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 Fontana, CA?

6 other companies

Shed 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 Fontana. Give them a call. We’re confident you’ll come back to us.

Removal company

911 Junk California

Junk removal crew that tears down sheds, loads the debris and cleans up, recycling wood, metal and concrete where it can.

$400–$800+Published shed price
Service & price details

Los Angeles, Orange and Inland Empire counties

Its shed pages describe demolition, removal, disposal and cleanup in one visit. Its cost guide treats a concrete slab as a separate, costly add-on, so ask whether the base is in the quote.

Its pricing page says shed demolition and removal ranges from $400 to $800 or more, depending on size and materials. General junk loads are priced separately by truck volume.

Visit company ↗Call 562-204-6335

Removal company

CA Junk Masters

Junk removal company that offers light demolition of sheds, decks and old fencing, plus debris removal.

Ask for a priceJob-specific quote
Service & price details

Riverside and western San Bernardino counties

Its demolition page says the crew wears protective gear and leaves the site clean. It doesn't mention slabs or permits.

No shed price is published; it quotes each job.

Visit company ↗Call (951) 554-9007

Removal company

Inland Haul

Small junk removal crew that lists sheds under its demolition work, loads the debris and sweeps up.

From $99 (general load)General junk-load pricing
Service & price details

West Inland Empire, from Mt. Baldy and Chino to Fontana

It quotes from photos and won't load wet paint, solvents, propane tanks, pesticides or anything that might be asbestos. It doesn't mention slabs, so ask about the base.

Published load prices run from $99 for an eighth of a truck to $495 for a full truck, with heavy loads from $595. That is general junk pricing, not a shed price; the final number is confirmed before loading.

Visit company ↗Call (909) 619-4919
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Removal company

Junk Dawgs

Locally owned junk removal company that dismantles sheds, hauls the debris and recycles or reuses materials when it can.

From $147 (general junk pricing)General junk-load pricing
Service & price details

Inland Empire, from Redlands with offices in Riverside, San Bernardino and Coachella

It assesses the shed on site and gives an upfront quote before starting. Its shed page doesn't mention slabs or permits, so ask about the base.

Its pricing page lists a $147 minimum charge and quarter- to full-truck loads by volume. That is general junk pricing, not a shed price; the shed is quoted on site.

Visit company ↗Call (909) 365-5950

National booking platform

LoadUp

Online booking platform that connects you with local independent haulers for shed pickup and disposal.

$94–$1,559Published shed price
Service & price details

San Bernardino County

It says some light disassembly may be needed depending on the foundation and size. Jobs that need heavy machinery or a large demolition crew may be outside its scope.

The shed page gives a $94 to $1,559 range that depends on size, condition, location in the county and permits. The real price is shown when you book, and it's lower for a shed that's already taken apart. Its national shed page says removal typically starts around $1,555; its local pages say an already-disassembled shed costs less.

Visit company ↗Call (844) 239-7711

Removal company

M&Ms Junk Removal & Moving

Owner-run junk removal company that lists shed demolition and removal among its services.

Ask for a priceJob-specific quote
Service & price details

Fontana and nearby San Bernardino County cities

Its service-area pages say it removes sheds, decks and construction debris but not hazardous materials. They don't describe slabs or what the teardown includes, so ask.

No price is published; it gives free estimates by phone.

Visit company ↗Call (909) 550-5101

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 Fontana?

Shed Gone prices each shed from your photos, with teardown, haul-away and cleanup included. Of the other companies listed here, 911 Junk California lists $400 to $800 or more and LoadUp $94 to $1,559, set at booking. 911 Junk's own cost guide adds $800 to $3,000 for a shed on a concrete slab.

911 Junk California pricing ↗911 Junk California shed removal cost guide ↗LoadUp shed removal, Fontana ↗

Can I haul the debris myself?

Fontana code bars contractors from self-hauling demolition debris but doesn't stop residents from taking their own waste to an authorized site in a covered vehicle. An older Burrtec brochure for the city says self-hauling from a construction or demolition site isn't allowed and that homeowners self-hauling recyclables need a city permit. Ask Burrtec at (909) 822-9739 before you load a trailer.

Fontana Municipal Code Ch. 24, Art. IV (self-haulers, Sec. 24-67) ↗Burrtec: City of Fontana C&D Recycling Program brochure ↗

Where can a load of shed debris go?

Mid-Valley Landfill in Rialto charges $13.71 for up to 300 pounds and $61.49 a ton after that, and doubles the fee for an uncovered load. Burrtec's West Valley MRF on Napa Street and its Agua Mansa station in Jurupa Valley take self-hauled C&D for recycling but post no public rates.

San Bernardino County Public Works: Disposal Cost & Fees ↗San Bernardino County: Facility and Hauler Diversion Rates (PDF) ↗Burrtec: Our Facilities ↗

Do I need to cut the shed into short pieces?

For a county landfill, yes if anything is over 10 feet; county transfer stations limit pieces to 4 feet. Long wall panels and roof rafters need cutting before the trip.

San Bernardino County Public Works: Can I Take It to the Landfill? ↗

Who tears it down, and who only hauls?

911 Junk California, Junk Dawgs and CA Junk Masters describe taking sheds apart, and M&Ms lists sheds among what it removes in Fontana. Inland Haul lists sheds under demolition work and won't load anything that might be asbestos. LoadUp says light disassembly may be needed and jobs needing heavy machinery or a big demolition crew may be outside its scope.

911 Junk California shed demolition ↗Junk Dawgs: Junk Removal in Fontana ↗CA Junk Masters: Demolition services ↗M&Ms Junk Removal & Moving: Fontana ↗Inland Haul home page and rates ↗Inland Haul: Haul limits ↗LoadUp shed removal, Fontana ↗

Can the old shed be rebuilt somewhere else on the lot?

Fontana's zoning code keeps sheds to 8 feet tall and 120 square feet, one per 7,200 square feet of lot, with set side and rear setbacks. Check those before you pick the new spot.

Fontana Zoning and Development Code Sec. 30-461 (accessory buildings and sheds) ↗

Sources behind this guide

Reviewed October 9, 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.

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SHED DEMOLITION & REMOVAL

More backyard.
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