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SHED DEMOLITION & REMOVAL

Shed removal
in Madera, CA.

Got a worn-out shed near Downtown Madera or out in Northeast Madera? Shed Gone dismantles it, hauls off the wood, metal and roofing, and sweeps up after.

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SHED REMOVAL IN MADERA

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 Madera 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 Madera 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.

01

Send a photo.

Show us the shed and the way out, and add your Madera 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 Madera asks for before a shed comes down, what city pickup will take, and where you can drop off the debris yourself.

Madera rules at a glance

Demolition permit

Not confirmed for small sheds. Madera's fee schedule lists a residential demolition permit at $234.20; its 120 sq ft no-permit list is for building a shed. Ask Building, (559) 661-5440.

City of Madera: Master Fee Schedule, Miscellaneous Item Fees (2017, PDF) ↗City of Madera Building Division: Building Process ↗City of Madera: Building Division ↗

City pickup

No. The yearly Citywide Curbside Cleanup leaves construction or demolition materials and items over 4 feet long at the curb, and Mid Valley's bulky pickup excludes demolition waste.

City of Madera: Annual Residential Curbside Cleanup ↗City of Madera and Mid Valley Disposal: Municipal Solid Waste Franchise Agreement (2022, PDF) ↗

Haul it yourself

Fairmead Landfill and Mammoth Recycling Facility (Madera County). Self-haul fees effective July 1, 2026: municipal solid waste $42.70 flat up to 500 lbs (pickup or utility trailer), $125.74 a ton over 500 lbs; wood/brush $32.17 flat up to 500 lbs, $68.80 a ton over; dirt, rock and concrete free; recyclables free. Unsecured loads pay $19.31 (under 500 lbs) or $37.39 (500 lbs and over).

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What it costs

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

Others here: Junk King Fresno, which serves Madera, says shed removal averages about $220, from about $100 to $650. LoadUp shows $94 to $1,559 in Madera County. Others quote each job.

LoadUp: Madera Shed Removal ↗Junk King Fresno: Fresno Shed Pickup and Removal ↗Junk King Fresno: Junk Removal in Madera, CA ↗College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving: Fresno ↗

Do I need a permit?Madera 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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A demolition permit for the shed

Madera adopts the California Building Code to regulate the removal and demolition of buildings and structures. The City's 2017 fee schedule lists a residential demolition permit (up to 3,000 sq ft) at $234.20, and the residential permit application has a Demolition box. The Building Process page lists one-story garden sheds under 120 sq ft with no plumbing or electrical as work that typically needs no permit, but that list is about building, not tearing down. Work done without a required permit can cost up to four times the normal fee.

Madera Municipal Code 9-1.02: Adoption of the California Building Code ↗City of Madera: Master Fee Schedule, Miscellaneous Item Fees (2017, PDF) ↗City of Madera Building Division: Building Process ↗City of Madera Building Division: Unpermitted Work ↗

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Recycling rules for permitted demolition

Under Municipal Code 5-3.30, C&D debris from a City building, renovation or demolition permit that reaches 8 cubic yards or more needs recycling bins or roll-off boxes, and the permittee, hauler or recycler must send the City a monthly C&D report. The code asks for 50% recycled; the City's recycling page says at least 65% for certain projects. Skipping the rules costs $1,000 per project, and the City won't sign off the demolition permit until it's paid.

Madera Municipal Code 5-3.30 and 5-3.31: C&D debris recycling and penalties ↗City of Madera: Construction and Demolition Recycling ↗

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Asbestos release before a demolition permit

The San Joaquin Valley Air District requires a Demolition Permit Release form for any demolition that needs a building department demolition permit. The form covers a single residence and its out-structures, and a single-family home may be exempt from the federal asbestos notice depending on its use. Ask the Central Region office, 559-230-6000. Old shingles or siding may contain asbestos.

San Joaquin Valley Air District: Asbestos Requirements for Demolition and Renovations (bulletin, rev. 2015, PDF) ↗San Joaquin Valley Air District: Demolition Permit Release form (rev. 08-01-2025, PDF) ↗San Joaquin Valley Air District: Asbestos brochure (2024, PDF) ↗

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

Will Madera pick up shed debris?

Not a shed teardown. The Citywide Curbside Cleanup runs once a year for single-family homes in city limits; in 2026 it ran February 16 to 27 (Zone 1) and March 2 to 13 (Zone 2). Piles can be up to 5 by 5 by 10 feet and loose debris must be bagged or boxed, but construction or demolition materials, items over 4 feet long or 150 pounds, dirt, rock and asphalt, and paint and wood stains are left behind. Mid Valley Disposal's bulky item pickup covers furniture and appliances; its franchise definition of bulky waste leaves out construction and demolition waste. Program questions go to Mid Valley, (559) 268-0734.

City of Madera: Annual Residential Curbside Cleanup ↗Mid Valley Disposal: Madera service page ↗City of Madera and Mid Valley Disposal: Municipal Solid Waste Franchise Agreement (2022, PDF) ↗

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 ↗

Fairmead Landfill and Mammoth Recycling Facility (Madera County)

21739 Road 19, Chowchilla, CA 93610

The County-owned landfill, run under contract by Red Rock Environmental Group, is open to self-haulers. Its self-haul fee sheet lists municipal solid waste, wood/brush waste, green waste and dirt, rock and concrete, and recyclables and e-waste go free. A 2021 County notice says it again accepts treated wood waste. A Household Hazardous Waste Facility is on site.

Fees: Self-haul fees effective July 1, 2026: municipal solid waste $42.70 flat up to 500 lbs (pickup or utility trailer), $125.74 a ton over 500 lbs; wood/brush $32.17 flat up to 500 lbs, $68.80 a ton over; dirt, rock and concrete free; recyclables free. Unsecured loads pay $19.31 (under 500 lbs) or $37.39 (500 lbs and over).

Before you go: Open Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; closed Sundays and holidays. Household hazardous waste drop-off is Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call (559) 665-1310.

City of Madera: Landfill and Household Hazardous Waste Facility ↗Madera County: Fairmead Landfill/North Fork Transfer Station Self Hauler Disposal Fees, effective July 1, 2026 (PDF) ↗Madera County: Public Notice, Treated Wood Acceptance (2021, PDF) ↗Madera County Public Works: Solid Waste Management ↗

Elm Recycling & Transfer Center (Mid Valley Disposal)

2721 S. Elm Avenue, Fresno, CA 93706

Mid Valley Disposal's transfer station lists construction debris, concrete, metal, greenwaste and general refuse among accepted materials. It refuses treated wood of any kind, asbestos and hazardous waste. All vehicles weigh in and out.

Fees: Rate sheet: $80 minimum load; general refuse $80 a ton; hard-to-handle $95 a ton.

Before you go: Open Monday to Friday 6 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.; closed Sunday. Unloading is limited to 15 minutes. Call (559) 237-9425.

Mid Valley Disposal: Elm Recycling & Transfer Center rate sheet (PDF) ↗Mid Valley Disposal: Drop Off Locations ↗City of Fresno DPU: Construction & Demolition Approved Disposal Facilities (2020, PDF) ↗

Cedar Avenue Recycling and Transfer Station (CARTS)

3457 S. Cedar Avenue, Fresno, CA 93725

Caglia Environmental's transfer and recycling station posts rates for general construction and demolition (C&D) debris, brick, concrete and asphalt, wood and brush, and clean metal. It does not take household hazardous waste.

Fees: Posted rates: general C&D $90 a ton; wood/brush $90 a ton; brick $65 a ton; clean concrete or asphalt free; clean metal free. Every load also pays a $16 environmental fee and a $10 fuel surcharge; hard-to-handle loads have a $160 minimum.

Before you go: Open Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; closed Sunday. Call (559) 233-1158 to confirm current rates.

Caglia Environmental: Disposal Costs for Fresno County (CARTS) ↗City of Fresno DPU: Construction & Demolition Approved Disposal Facilities (2020, PDF) ↗

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

Only Mid Valley Disposal may haul demolition debris

Madera gives Mid Valley Disposal the "sole and exclusive right" to handle solid waste in the City through June 30, 2032, and the franchise defines solid waste to include demolition and construction wastes. Only two exceptions are written: an owner or occupant hauling their own waste with their own equipment to a permitted facility, and gardeners or landscapers hauling green waste from their own jobs. There is no exception for contractors. City code 5-3.14 likewise limits collection to the City and holders of a City permit or contract, while 5-3.11 lets anyone haul rubbish from property they own or control. Nothing says whether a removal company may haul debris from a shed it tears down. Ask the City, (559) 661-5400, before booking.

City of Madera and Mid Valley Disposal: Municipal Solid Waste Franchise Agreement (2022, PDF) ↗Madera Municipal Code 5-3.14: Right to collect garbage and rubbish ↗Madera Municipal Code 5-3.11: Transportation of garbage ↗Madera Municipal Code 5-3.01: Definitions ↗City of Madera: Trash & Recycling ↗

Drop off shed chemicals at Fairmead

Before the shed comes down, clear out old paint, pesticides and pool chemicals; curbside cleanup won't take them. The Household Hazardous Waste Facility at Fairmead Landfill is open to residents Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and the landfill takes motor oil (up to 15 gallons) and antifreeze free.

City of Madera: Landfill and Household Hazardous Waste Facility ↗City of Madera: Annual Residential Curbside Cleanup ↗Madera County: Fairmead Landfill/North Fork Transfer Station Self Hauler Disposal Fees, effective July 1, 2026 (PDF) ↗

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.

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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

Junk King Fresno, which has a Madera service page, says shed removal averages about $220, with a range of about $100 to $650 by size. LoadUp shows $94 to $1,559 for a shed in Madera County, set when you book. College HUNKS gives only general junk-load examples of $99 to $699. Junky Junk Removal, Titan Junk Cleanouts and Valley Wash Pros quote each shed.

Junk King Fresno ↗

From about $100

Its shed article (dated 2022) says shed removal averages about $220, with a low of about $100 and up to $650 depending on size; pricing is based on truck space.

LoadUp (Madera, CA) ↗

$94–$1,559

Its shed page shows $94 to $1,559 for shed removal in Madera County, depending on size, condition and type, and lower for a shed that's already taken apart. LoadUp books local independent haulers to do the work. It does not say permits are included.

These are the other companies’ own advertised prices, checked October 17, 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 Madera, 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 Madera. Give them a call. We’re confident you’ll come back to us.

Junk removal franchise

College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving (Fresno)

Junk removal franchise that lists storage sheds among the items it hauls away.

Ask for a priceGeneral junk-load pricing
Service & price details

Fresno office at 5845 East Terrace Ave.; serves areas including Clovis, Sanger, Fig Garden and Madera Ranchos

Its local page doesn'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 page gives example junk-removal ranges of $99 to $699, based on truckload sizes.

Visit company ↗Call 559-413-0222

Junk removal franchise

Junk King Fresno

Junk removal franchise whose local shed article says its crew tears sheds down and hauls them away.

From about $100Published shed price
Service & price details

Fresno office at 1330 N Hulbert Ave., Suite 101; its service-area list includes Fresno, Clovis and other Fresno, Madera, Kings and Tulare county towns

The article says the crew brings tools to take the shed apart and load it, and that the shed should be emptied first. It doesn't mention slab or footing removal, so ask.

Its shed article (dated 2022) says shed removal averages about $220, with a low of about $100 and up to $650 depending on size; pricing is based on truck space.

Visit company ↗Call (559) 372-2364

Removal company

Junky Junk Removal

Junk removal company with a dedicated shed removal page covering teardown, hauling and cleanup.

Ask for a priceJob-specific quote
Service & price details

Fresno office at 460 N Broadway St.; its shed page names Fresno neighborhoods from Herndon to Calwa, plus Clovis (including Harlan Ranch)

Its page lists shed tear-down, removal of walls, roof, framing and flooring, loading and hauling, and basic cleanup. Contents cleanout, slab debris and fence panels are add-ons. It asks to be told ahead about wiring or a shed close to a house or fence.

No shed price is published; it quotes from photos of the shed, contents and access path, and offers in-person estimates for larger sheds.

Visit company ↗Call (559) 803-9390
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National booking platform

LoadUp (Madera, CA)

National junk removal booking platform that sends local independent haulers to pick up and dispose of sheds.

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

Madera County, California, including Madera

Upfront online pricing, with same-day or next-day pickup when booked before noon. LoadUp says it connects you with local independent contractors and that its shed service covers heavy lifting, loading, transport and disposal.

Its shed page shows $94 to $1,559 for shed removal in Madera County, depending on size, condition and type, and lower for a shed that's already taken apart. LoadUp books local independent haulers to do the work. It does not say permits are included.

Visit company ↗Call (844) 239-7711

Removal company

Titan Junk Cleanouts

Junk removal and light demolition company that lists shed demolition and removal.

Ask for a priceJob-specific quote
Service & price details

Locally owned; serves Fresno, Clovis and Selma and lists other Central Valley towns

Its demolition page says it tears down small structures, including sheds, and handles cleanup and debris removal. It doesn't say whether slabs or footings are included.

No shed price is published.

Visit company ↗Call (559) 513-1488

Removal company

Valley Wash Pros

Family-run pressure washing and junk removal crew that cuts sheds down on site and carries them out.

Ask for a priceGeneral junk-load pricing
Service & price details

Based at 5645 W San Madele Ave. in northwest Fresno; serves Fresno, Clovis and the Central Valley

Its junk removal page lists sheds with hot tubs and play structures as items it cuts down on site and carries out piece by piece. It also does garage and shed cleanouts.

No shed price is published; it says it prices by how much room the load takes in the truck.

Visit company ↗Call (559) 975-8124

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 Madera?

Shed Gone prices each shed from your photos, with teardown, haul-away and cleanup included. Among other companies, Junk King Fresno's shed article puts the average at about $220, with a range of about $100 to $650 by size, priced by truck space. LoadUp shows $94 to $1,559 for a shed in Madera County, lower if it's already taken apart. College HUNKS gives general junk-load examples of $99 to $699. Junky Junk Removal, Titan and Valley Wash Pros quote each job.

LoadUp: Madera Shed Removal ↗Junk King Fresno: Fresno Shed Pickup and Removal ↗College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving: Fresno ↗Junky Junk Removal: Shed Removal Fresno, CA ↗Titan Junk Cleanouts: Demolition and Removal ↗Valley Wash Pros: Junk Removal ↗

Where can I haul shed debris myself?

Fairmead Landfill, run for Madera County on Road 19 near Chowchilla, is open to self-haulers. Its 2026 fee sheet charges $42.70 for a pickup or trailer load up to 500 pounds of mixed waste, or $125.74 a ton above that; clean wood is $32.17 per small load or $68.80 a ton, and dirt, rock and concrete are free. Cover your load: unsecured loads pay $19.31 to $37.39 extra.

Madera County: Fairmead Landfill/North Fork Transfer Station Self Hauler Disposal Fees, effective July 1, 2026 (PDF) ↗City of Madera: Landfill and Household Hazardous Waste Facility ↗

Can I rent a roll-off from any company?

No. Mid Valley Disposal holds the City's exclusive franchise, and its agreement says it provides construction and demolition debris removal, including temporary drop boxes. Ask Mid Valley for a roll-off, (559) 237-9425. Tonnage is billed on top of the pull charge, based on landfill tipping fees.

City of Madera and Mid Valley Disposal: Municipal Solid Waste Franchise Agreement (2022, PDF) ↗Mid Valley Disposal: Madera service page ↗City of Madera: Trash & Recycling ↗

Who tears it down, and who only hauls?

Junky Junk Removal's shed page covers tear-down, removing walls, roof, framing and floor, hauling and basic cleanup. Junk King Fresno and Titan Junk Cleanouts both describe tearing sheds down and hauling the debris. Valley Wash Pros cuts sheds down on site. College HUNKS lists storage sheds among items it hauls but doesn't describe a teardown.

Junky Junk Removal: Shed Removal Fresno, CA ↗Junk King Fresno: Fresno Shed Pickup and Removal ↗Titan Junk Cleanouts: Demolition and Removal ↗Valley Wash Pros: Junk Removal ↗College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving: Fresno ↗

What about treated wood or old shingles?

A 2021 County notice says Fairmead Landfill accepts treated wood waste again; ask the scale attendants how to bring it in. Mid Valley's Elm transfer station in south Fresno refuses treated wood of any kind and asbestos. If shingles or siding may contain asbestos, test them before the shed comes down.

Madera County: Public Notice, Treated Wood Acceptance (2021, PDF) ↗Mid Valley Disposal: Elm Recycling & Transfer Center rate sheet (PDF) ↗San Joaquin Valley Air District: Asbestos Requirements for Demolition and Renovations (bulletin, rev. 2015, PDF) ↗

Do I need a waste plan for one shed?

Probably not. Madera's C&D recycling rule applies to debris from a City permit that reaches 8 cubic yards. A small shed may stay under that, but a large wood shed with a floor and roof can pass it, so ask the Building Division when you apply.

Madera Municipal Code 5-3.30 and 5-3.31: C&D debris recycling and penalties ↗City of Madera: Building Division ↗

Sources behind this guide

Reviewed October 17, 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.
Less baggage.

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