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SHED DEMOLITION & REMOVAL
Shed removal
in Palo Alto, CA.
Shed Gone takes old sheds apart anywhere in Palo Alto, from Professorville to Barron Park, hauls the wood, metal and roofing away and leaves the ground clean.
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SHED REMOVAL IN PALO ALTO
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 Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto asks for before a shed comes down, what city pickup will take, and where you can drop off the debris yourself.
Palo Alto rules at a glance
Demolition permit
Yes, as written. Palo Alto requires a building permit for any deconstruction of a structure. Its exemption for sheds up to 120 square feet covers building, not removal. Confirm with Development Services, 650-329-2496.
City of Palo Alto Development Services: Single Family Residential construction guide (7/1/20, PDF) ↗City of Palo Alto Building Division: Work Exempt from Permit (rev. 05/20/2015, PDF) ↗
City pickup
Only a little. GreenWaste's two yearly Clean Up Days take up to six labeled boxes or bundles of construction material under 60 pounds each, but no treated wood.
Haul it yourself
Sunnyvale Materials Recovery and Transfer Station (SMaRT Station). Rate schedule effective August 2026, per cubic yard: mixed C&D $57; clean untreated wood up to 6 feet $38; asphalt shingles $78; clean concrete under 2' x 2' x 4" $50; mixed concrete $98. Minimum charge $29; $15 for an uncovered load. Two of the member cities get a discount.
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 Palo Alto shed and sets the price at booking. The other listed companies quote each shed or publish only general junk-load prices.
LoadUp shed removal, Palo Alto ↗College HUNKS Hauling Junk: Palo Alto ↗Servant King Junk Removal & Demolition: Shed Demolition ↗
Do I need a permit?Palo Alto 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 ↗
A permit to remove the shed
The City's construction guide says a building permit is required for any new construction, deconstruction, remodeling or repair to a structure, and the exemption handout quotes the code: anyone who intends to demolish a building or structure must first get a permit. The handout's exemption for one-story sheds up to 120 square feet is written for building them, and it still requires a permit for any electrical, plumbing or mechanical work. The deconstruction checklist adds an Air District J number and City Utilities disconnects before the permit issues. No shed demolition fee is published on the pages reviewed.
City of Palo Alto Development Services: Single Family Residential construction guide (7/1/20, PDF) ↗City of Palo Alto Building Division: Work Exempt from Permit (rev. 05/20/2015, PDF) ↗City of Palo Alto: Deconstruction Permit Application Checklist (rev. 7/1/2020, PDF) ↗
Air District notice before any demolition
The Bay Area Air District must be notified at least 10 business days before every demolition, whatever the asbestos content, and Palo Alto's checklist asks for the J number before the permit issues. Homes with four or fewer units can give 72 hours' notice for an extra fee. The rule skips the full survey for small residential buildings but still requires testing if cement siding, stucco or resilient flooring will be disturbed.
Bay Area Air District: Asbestos Notification / Job # ↗Bay Area Air District: Asbestos FAQs (PDF) ↗Bay Area Air District Regulation 11, Rule 2 (PDF) ↗City of Palo Alto: Deconstruction Permit Application Checklist (rev. 7/1/2020, PDF) ↗
Containers come from GreenWaste
Any bin or debris box at a deconstruction or construction site must come from GreenWaste of Palo Alto, 650-493-4894. Its boxes run from 15 cubic yards, meant for heavy loads like concrete, up to 40, and none may hold treated wood. Contractors may self-haul by truck instead, but must sort materials and take them to a City-approved facility listed in Green Halo.
City of Palo Alto: Zero Waste Frequently Asked Questions ↗GreenWaste of Palo Alto: Debris Box and Deconstruction Hauling ↗Palo Alto Municipal Code Chapter 5.24: Deconstruction and Construction Materials Management ↗
Can I dispose of it myself?City pickup rules, drop-off options and fees for shed debris.
Will Palo Alto pick up shed debris?
Not a whole shed. Single-family homes get two Clean Up Days a year from GreenWaste. Each takes up to six boxes or bundles of construction material, such as fencing, plywood or concrete, each under 60 pounds, 2 by 3 feet or smaller and labeled "construction", plus up to three bulky items of 200 pounds or less. Treated wood is not accepted. A teardown needs a GreenWaste debris box, a contractor or a trip to a transfer station.
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 ↗
Sunnyvale Materials Recovery and Transfer Station (SMaRT Station)
301 Carl Road, Sunnyvale, CA 94089
City-owned transfer station, operated by Bay Counties Smart, open only to residents and businesses of its eight member cities, which the rate sheet lists. It accepts construction and demolition debris, clean wood, concrete, asphalt, brick and pavers. It does not accept hazardous waste or treated wood, including treated fencing and decking. All loads are subject to inspection.
Fees: Rate schedule effective August 2026, per cubic yard: mixed C&D $57; clean untreated wood up to 6 feet $38; asphalt shingles $78; clean concrete under 2' x 2' x 4" $50; mixed concrete $98. Minimum charge $29; $15 for an uncovered load. Two of the member cities get a discount.
Before you go: Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Bring a driver's license showing proof of residency or a business license, and cover and tie down the load. Phone 408-752-8530.
City of Sunnyvale: SMaRT Station Recycling Center ↗SMaRT Station Rate Schedule, effective August 2026 (PDF) ↗
GreenWaste Zanker Resource Recovery Facility
705 Los Esteros Road (Site 1) and 675 Los Esteros Road (Site 2), San Jose, CA 95134
A construction and demolition recycling facility open to the public. Site 1 takes C&D debris, concrete, wood and lumber, and shingle and composite roofing; Site 2 takes C&D debris, drywall and bulky items. Its wood category accepts lumber, fencing and plywood with nails or hinges attached but no treated wood. No hazardous waste.
Fees: Gate rates effective July 1, 2026, per ton: mixed C&D $147; clean wood $89, mixed wood $147; clean concrete $31.50; composite roofing $147; treated wood waste $254.25. The facility page lists a $60 minimum charge per vehicle. Prices subject to change.
Before you go: Call 408-263-2384 for current prices. The rate sheet lists Site 1 hours of Monday to Friday 6 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.; Site 2 closes at 4:45 p.m. on weekdays. Keep wood, concrete and roofing separate for the lower rates.
GreenWaste Zanker Resource Recovery Facility ↗GreenWaste Zanker: Gate Rates effective July 1, 2026 (PDF) ↗San José Environmental Services: Landfills & Transfer Stations ↗
Sims Metal (Redwood City)
699 Seaport Boulevard, Redwood City, CA 94063
Scrap metal recycler that takes all types of ferrous and non-ferrous metal, with household drop-off. No pressurized containers such as propane, aerosols or extinguishers.
Fees: RE:Source lists ferrous scrap as free drop-off or buyback; no rates are published.
Before you go: Office and yard hours are Monday to Friday 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 650-369-4161 before bringing a metal shed.
What else should I know in Palo Alto?Local notes, and the photos that set the price.
Only GreenWaste may haul refuse for pay; demolition contractors may haul their own
Palo Alto's code says no one but the City's collector, GreenWaste of Palo Alto, may collect or haul any refuse from the city for a fee, and residents may not hire any other solid waste company to haul it. A licensed contractor under contract to deconstruct or demolish a structure may haul that job's debris, but only with its own employees and vehicles, and no container other than GreenWaste's may be placed. Residents may self-haul occasional loads from their own home, and anyone may use another company for concrete.
Palo Alto Municipal Code 5.20.040: Collection, removal and disposal only by authorized persons ↗Palo Alto Municipal Code 5.20.110: Exclusions ↗Palo Alto Municipal Code 5.20.111: Self-haul ↗Palo Alto Municipal Code Chapter 5.24: Deconstruction and Construction Materials Management ↗
Whole-structure removals must be deconstructed
Palo Alto's deconstruction ordinance applies to all residential projects that include a whole structure demolition requiring a demolition permit. The only named exemption is a project that is solely the demolition of an accessory dwelling unit, so the code does not exempt sheds by name. A covered project needs a salvage survey from a City-approved reuse group before the permit issues, careful take-down, and materials sorted for reuse and recycling. The Public Works Director may waive it for structures with no reusable or recyclable materials, such as painted or treated wood, or when the materials are incidental in quantity.
Palo Alto Municipal Code 5.24.030: Applicability ↗Palo Alto Municipal Code 5.24.080: Exclusions ↗Palo Alto Municipal Code Chapter 5.24: Deconstruction and Construction Materials Management ↗City of Palo Alto: Deconstruction Ordinance ↗
Every demolition permit carries an 80% recycling target
Palo Alto's C&D program says all demolition permits are subject to its debris diversion rules, with a minimum 80% construction waste reduction for residential projects. Debris weight tags are uploaded to Green Halo before the final inspection.
City of Palo Alto: Construction & Demolition (C&D) Debris Diversion Program ↗City of Palo Alto: Deconstruction Permit Application Checklist (rev. 7/1/2020, PDF) ↗
Historic properties need review first
Properties on the City's Inventory or the state or national registers, and properties in historic districts, need historic review for many exterior projects. A Parcel Report from Development Services shows a property's status; call 650-329-2496.
Paint and chemicals go to the City's HHW Station
Clear old paint, solvents and propane out of the shed first. The City runs a weekly Household Hazardous Waste Station for Palo Alto residents. It does not take pressure-treated wood.
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
LoadUp's Palo Alto shed page gives a $94 to $1,559 range and sets the real price at booking. College HUNKS publishes only general junk-load examples of $99 to $699. Servant King, Bay Area Demolition and Hauling, Junk Gone, Junksters, SFC and Junk Wizard quote each shed and publish no shed price.
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 16, 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 Palo Alto, CA?
8 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 Palo Alto. Give them a call. We’re confident you’ll come back to us.
Demolition contractor
Bay Area Demolition and Hauling
San Jose demolition contractor (CSLB #1123506) that tears sheds down and hauls the debris away.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call (408) 663-5865
Service & price details
San Jose and Bay Area cities in Santa Clara, San Mateo, Alameda and Santa Cruz counties; cities outside its 25-mile radius have a higher minimum
It can clear out shed contents as part of the job. It disconnects only non-live lines and may bring in a licensed professional for active utilities. Its quote depends on size, roofing, contents and whether a concrete foundation comes out.
No price is published; estimates are from photos or a site visit.
Junk removal franchise
College HUNKS Hauling Junk (Palo Alto)
Junk removal franchise that lists storage sheds among the items it hauls away.
Ask for a priceGeneral junk-load pricingVisit company ↗Call 650-618-3524
Service & price details
Palo Alto area, from 3520-H Haven Ave, Redwood City
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 eighth, half and full truckloads.
Removal company
Junk Gone Hauling & Junk Removal Services
Hollister junk removal and demolition company whose city pages advertise tearing down old garages and sheds.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call (408) 310-0246
Service & price details
Hollister-based; city pages for San Benito, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz and Monterey county cities
Its city page says it handles debris removal and site cleanup after demolition. It doesn't describe slabs, permits or contents for a shed.
No shed price is published; it offers free estimates.
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Removal company
Junk Wizard
South Bay junk removal company that breaks down and removes wooden, metal and plastic sheds, playhouses and greenhouses.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call 408-832-3933
Service & price details
San Jose, the South Bay, the Peninsula and Santa Cruz County
Its shed page says it handles the job from start to finish, including any necessary permits or paperwork, and disposes of materials in an eco-friendly way. It doesn't mention slabs, so ask.
No price is published; it gives free quotes by phone.
Removal company
Junksters Haul Away
East Bay junk removal crew that cuts a shed into pieces, loads it and hauls it away, recycling what it can.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call 925-725-3735
Service & price details
Contra Costa, Alameda and Santa Clara counties
Its shed page describes planning, tearing down, loading all debris and leaving the area clean. It doesn't mention slabs or permits.
No shed price is published; it gives a quote before work starts.
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
Palo Alto, CA and nearby Santa Clara and San Mateo county communities
It says some light disassembly may be needed depending on the foundation and size, and asks for photos by text. 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 and permits. The real price is shown when you book, and it's lower for a shed that's already taken apart.
Demolition contractor
Servant King Junk Removal & Demolition
Family-owned junk removal and demolition company with a C-21 license that tears down sheds, outbuildings and detached garages, hauls the debris and sweeps the slab.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call (209) 938-7407
Service & price details
Bay Area and Peninsula, including San Francisco County
It quotes sheds from a measured takeoff and confirms the price in writing. It lists permit coordination as included and slab removal as optional. It does not take paint, solvents, asbestos or lead paint.
No shed price is published. Its general junk rate card is a $249 minimum and $1,899 for a full truckload.
Removal company
SFC Junk Removal
Local junk removal crew that tears a shed down from roof to floor, loads the debris and leaves the area clean.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call (415) 424-8650
Service & price details
San Francisco, San Mateo County and San Jose
It says its quote covers labor and disposal with no extra charges, and that it removes all materials, from wood to concrete. Reusable or recyclable material is recycled.
No price is published; it gives a firm quote after assessing the shed.
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 Palo Alto?
Shed Gone prices each shed from your photos, with teardown, haul-away and cleanup included. Among other companies, LoadUp's Palo Alto page gives a $94 to $1,559 range that depends on size, condition and permits. College HUNKS lists storage sheds among items it hauls and gives junk-load examples of $99 to $699. Servant King quotes sheds from a measured takeoff and lists permit coordination as included.
LoadUp shed removal, Palo Alto ↗College HUNKS Hauling Junk: Palo Alto ↗Servant King Junk Removal & Demolition: Shed Demolition ↗
Does my shed need a salvage survey?
Possibly. The deconstruction rule covers residential projects with a whole structure demolition that needs a demolition permit and exempts only accessory dwelling units by name. The Director can waive it when the materials aren't reusable or are incidental in quantity. Ask Zero Waste Palo Alto at 650-496-5910 before you apply.
Palo Alto Municipal Code 5.24.030: Applicability ↗Palo Alto Municipal Code 5.24.080: Exclusions ↗City of Palo Alto: Deconstruction Ordinance ↗
What does it cost to haul the debris myself?
The SMaRT Station in Sunnyvale takes self-haul loads from Palo Alto residents. Its August 2026 rates are $57 a cubic yard for mixed construction and demolition debris, $38 for clean untreated wood and $50 for clean concrete, with a $29 minimum. GreenWaste Zanker in San Jose charges $147 a ton for mixed C&D with a $60 minimum per vehicle.
SMaRT Station Rate Schedule, effective August 2026 (PDF) ↗GreenWaste Zanker Resource Recovery Facility ↗GreenWaste Zanker gate rates, effective July 1, 2026 (PDF) ↗
Where does pressure-treated wood go?
Not to Clean Up Day, the SMaRT Station or a GreenWaste debris box. RE:Source lists treated wood as hazardous and names Zanker Road in San Jose as a drop-off for a fee; Zanker's rate sheet prices treated wood waste at $254.25 a ton plus a $157.50 handling fee. Call first.
GreenWaste of Palo Alto: Clean Up Day ↗SMaRT Station Rate Schedule, effective August 2026 (PDF) ↗GreenWaste of Palo Alto: Debris Box and Deconstruction Hauling ↗RE:Source: Wood - Treated, near 94301 ↗GreenWaste Zanker gate rates, effective July 1, 2026 (PDF) ↗
Where does a metal shed go?
Sims Metal at 699 Seaport Boulevard in Redwood City takes all types of ferrous and non-ferrous metal from households as a free drop-off or buyback, Monday to Friday 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. It takes no pressurized containers, so pull out propane tanks and aerosol cans.
Who tears it down, and who only hauls?
Servant King and Bay Area Demolition and Hauling are licensed demolition contractors that tear sheds down and haul the debris; Junk Gone also advertises tearing down sheds in Palo Alto. Junksters cuts sheds into pieces and SFC tears them down roof to floor. LoadUp books independent haulers for light disassembly only.
Servant King Junk Removal & Demolition: Palo Alto ↗Bay Area Demolition and Hauling: Shed Removal ↗Junk Gone Hauling & Junk Removal: Palo Alto ↗Junksters Haul Away: Shed Removal ↗SFC Junk Removal: Shed Removal and Demolition ↗LoadUp shed removal, Palo Alto ↗
Sources behind this guide
Reviewed October 16, 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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- City of Palo Alto Development Services: Single Family Residential construction guide (7/1/20, PDF) ↗
- City of Palo Alto Building Division: Work Exempt from Permit (rev. 05/20/2015, PDF) ↗
- City of Palo Alto: Deconstruction Ordinance ↗
- City of Palo Alto: Deconstruction Permit Application Checklist (rev. 7/1/2020, PDF) ↗
- Palo Alto Municipal Code Chapter 5.24: Deconstruction and Construction Materials Management ↗
- Palo Alto Municipal Code 5.24.030: Applicability ↗
- Palo Alto Municipal Code 5.24.080: Exclusions ↗
- City of Palo Alto: Construction & Demolition (C&D) Debris Diversion Program ↗
- City of Palo Alto: Zero Waste Frequently Asked Questions ↗
- Palo Alto Municipal Code 5.20.040: Collection, removal and disposal only by authorized persons ↗
- Palo Alto Municipal Code 5.20.110: Exclusions ↗
- Palo Alto Municipal Code 5.20.111: Self-haul ↗
- City of Palo Alto: Historic Preservation Project Review ↗
- GreenWaste of Palo Alto: Clean Up Day ↗
- GreenWaste of Palo Alto: Debris Box and Deconstruction Hauling ↗
- City of Palo Alto: Household Hazardous Waste ↗
- Bay Area Air District: Asbestos Notification / Job # ↗
- Bay Area Air District: Asbestos FAQs (PDF) ↗
- Bay Area Air District Regulation 11, Rule 2 (PDF) ↗
- City of Sunnyvale: SMaRT Station Recycling Center ↗
- SMaRT Station Rate Schedule, effective August 2026 (PDF) ↗
- GreenWaste Zanker Resource Recovery Facility ↗
- GreenWaste Zanker gate rates, effective July 1, 2026 (PDF) ↗
- RE:Source: Sims Metal (Redwood City) ↗
- RE:Source: Wood - Treated, near 94301 ↗
- LoadUp shed removal, Palo Alto ↗
- Servant King Junk Removal & Demolition: Palo Alto ↗
- Servant King Junk Removal & Demolition: Shed Demolition ↗
- Bay Area Demolition and Hauling: Shed Removal ↗
- Junk Gone Hauling & Junk Removal: Palo Alto ↗
- Junksters Haul Away: Shed Removal ↗
- SFC Junk Removal: Shed Removal and Demolition ↗
- Junk Wizard: Shed Removal ↗
- College HUNKS Hauling Junk: Palo Alto ↗