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SHED DEMOLITION & REMOVAL
Shed removal
in San Jose, CA.
Shed Gone takes down backyard sheds all over San Jose, from Willow Glen to Almaden Valley, hauls off every board, panel and shingle, and rakes the spot clean.
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SHED REMOVAL IN SAN JOSE
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 San Jose 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 San Jose 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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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 San Jose asks for before a shed comes down, what city pickup will take, and where you can drop off the debris yourself.
San Jose rules at a glance
Demolition permit
Yes, if the shed is over 120 square feet. San Jose needs a building permit to remove an accessory structure that size; at 120 square feet or less, the city says no permit is required.
San José Development Services: Demolitions (updated March 23, 2026) ↗
City pickup
Partly. Free Junk Pickup takes untreated wood cut into tied bundles of 5 by 2 feet and 60 pounds, up to 12 items, but no construction debris.
San José Environmental Services: Junk Pickup ↗San José Environmental Services: Items and Instructions for Junk Pickup ↗
Haul it yourself
GreenWaste Zanker Resource Recovery Facility. 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.
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 San Jose shed and sets the price at booking. Five other companies quote each job; Baypro lists a general $199 starting price.
LoadUp shed removal, San Jose ↗Baypro Junk Removal: Shed Demolition ↗
Do I need a permit?San Jose 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 ↗
Building permit for sheds over 120 square feet
San Jose's demolitions page lists removal of a shed, gazebo, detached garage, playhouse or other accessory structure "with a floor area greater than 120 square feet" among demolitions that need a building permit, and says a structure of 120 square feet or less needs none. The city recommends a licensed contractor as applicant; an owner who applies files an Owner-Builder form. The fee schedule has no demolition line, so call the Permit Center at 408-535-3555 for the cost.
San José Development Services: Demolitions (updated March 23, 2026) ↗San José Building and Structure Permits Fee Schedule, effective August 10, 2026 (PDF) ↗
Air District job number and PCB form come first
Before applying, you need a job number from the Bay Area Air District, whether or not asbestos is involved, and a PCBs Screening Assessment Form. Wood-framed structures are exempt from PCB testing, but the signed form is still required. The Air District wants notice at least 10 business days ahead; homes with four or fewer units can pay extra for 72 hours. Its rule skips the full survey for small residential buildings but still requires testing if cement siding or stucco will be disturbed.
San José Development Services: Demolitions (updated March 23, 2026) ↗Bay Area Air District: Asbestos Notification / Job # ↗Bay Area Air District: Asbestos FAQs (PDF) ↗Bay Area Air District Regulation 11, Rule 2 (PDF) ↗
Refundable diversion deposit on permitted teardowns
Every residential demolition with a building permit pays a Construction and Demolition Diversion Deposit at permit issuance: $0.35 a square foot on the August 2026 fee schedule. You get it back by recycling at least 50% of the debris at a City-certified facility and uploading weigh tickets through Waste Tracking San Jose within 365 days of final inspection. Work that needs no building permit is exempt.
San José Environmental Services: Construction and Demolition Diversion Deposit (CDDD) ↗San José Building and Structure Permits Fee Schedule, effective August 10, 2026 (PDF) ↗San José Municipal Code 9.10.2430: Diversion deposit exemptions ↗
Taking out the shed's wiring
Bulletin #201 lists removal of electrical wiring among work exempt from an electrical permit. The 120-square-foot exemption in the same bulletin is for building a shed that "will not be electrically wired", so it says nothing about tearing one down. Shut the circuit off at the panel before anyone cuts into the walls.
San José Building Bulletin #201: When Is a Building Permit Required? (PDF) ↗
Can I dispose of it myself?City pickup rules, drop-off options and fees for shed debris.
Will San Jose pick up shed debris?
Only a few pieces. Junk Pickup is free for San Jose houses and apartments, scheduled through 311 or (408) 535-3500, with up to 12 items on your collection day. Wood counts if it is untreated, has no nails sticking out and is cut and tied into bundles no bigger than 5 by 2 feet and 60 pounds; scrap metal goes the same way. It refuses construction debris and glass, and items must come from your home. For a whole shed the city points to self-haul, a licensed hauler or an approved debris box.
San José Environmental Services: Junk Pickup ↗San José Environmental Services: Items and Instructions for Junk Pickup ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
Guadalupe Recycling & Disposal Facility (WM)
15999 Guadalupe Mines Road, San Jose, CA 95120
Landfill that takes municipal solid waste from haulers and the public and recycles construction and demolition debris, concrete and asphalt, clean wood and scrap metal. Public loads are inspected at the scale house. Treated wood is taken with a signed acceptance form. Hazardous materials and liquids are prohibited.
Fees: Fee schedule effective July 21, 2025, per ton: C&D for recycling $168; household trash or general debris $129, with a $92 minimum for a car, SUV or pickup; clean concrete $56; clean wood $110; treated wood $186. An 18.9% fee and an energy surcharge apply to each load; $34 for an untarped load; $5 safety vest. Cards only, with a $100 minimum card deposit.
Before you go: Open Monday to Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; closed Sunday. Bring a high-visibility vest and hard hat and tarp the load. Call (408) 268-1670 to confirm current rates.
WM: Guadalupe Recycling & Disposal Facility, Operations ↗WM: Guadalupe Service and Fee Schedule, effective July 21, 2025 (PDF) ↗San José Environmental Services: Landfills & Transfer Stations ↗
Newby Island Landfill and Resource Recovery Park (Republic Services)
1601 Dixon Landing Road, Milpitas, CA 95035
Takes clean C&D loads (roofing, drywall and similar with no trash), demolition loads with hard-to-handle materials such as timber and fencing, clean concrete and composition or wood-shake roofing. It does not accept hazardous materials. StopWaste's RE:Source lists it for treated wood drop-off; call first.
Fees: Rate sheet effective July 1, 2023, priced by the yard with a 1-yard minimum: clean C&D $63; demolition with hard-to-handle materials $67; trash $68; clean concrete or asphalt $34 to $65 by piece size. Clean composition roofing $98 a ton. A $19.71 environmental fee and a fuel recovery fee apply to every load. The sheet says pricing may change without notice.
Before you go: Public disposal hours are Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; closed Sunday. Tarp open loads. Yardage is based on the vehicle's full capacity. Call 408-262-1401 to confirm current rates and treated wood terms.
Newby Island landfill and processing facility rates, effective July 1, 2023 (PDF) ↗StopWaste RE:Source: Wood - Treated, near 94536 ↗
What else should I know in San Jose?Local notes, and the photos that set the price.
Only City-approved haulers may drop a debris box
San Jose runs a non-exclusive franchise for construction and demolition debris and residential clean-outs. Only haulers with prior City approval may haul temporary waste bins, and the city lists them by name; unauthorized haulers face fines. The code lets a contractor remove waste as an incidental part of the work it is doing, but not as a separately contracted hauling job. Homeowners may haul their own rubbish to a landfill or transfer station, up to 8 cubic yards per trip.
San José Environmental Services: Authorized Construction & Demolition Haulers ↗San José Municipal Code 9.10.810: Delivery to collector ↗San José Municipal Code 9.10.090: Construction and demolition debris collector ↗San José Municipal Code 9.10.1090: Debris boxes for residential rubbish ↗
Historic properties need Planning approval first
The city exempts residential accessory structures such as sheds from a Planning clearance, unless the property is on San Jose's Historic Resources Inventory. If it is, the Planning Division must approve the demolition before the building permit is issued.
San José Development Services: Demolitions (updated March 23, 2026) ↗
Pressure-treated wood is sorted out and costs more
Shed floors, skids and posts are often pressure-treated. San Jose's free Junk Pickup takes wood but says no treated wood. Zanker's wood area turns it away and its rate sheet charges $254.25 a ton for treated wood waste; Guadalupe charges $186 a ton and needs a signed acceptance form from public customers.
San José Environmental Services: Items and Instructions for Junk Pickup ↗GreenWaste Zanker Resource Recovery Facility ↗GreenWaste Zanker: Gate Rates effective July 1, 2026 (PDF) ↗WM: Guadalupe Service and Fee Schedule, effective July 21, 2025 (PDF) ↗
Paint and chemicals from the shed go free
Clear out old paint, pesticides and propane tanks before teardown. Santa Clara County's household hazardous waste program takes them free by appointment at (408) 299-7300, and San Jose has a permanent drop-off at the Environmental Innovation Center. Landfills and Junk Pickup won't take them.
San José Environmental Services: Household Hazardous Waste ↗WM: Guadalupe Service and Fee Schedule, effective July 21, 2025 (PDF) ↗San José Environmental Services: Items and Instructions for Junk Pickup ↗
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 San Jose shed page shows a $94 to $1,559 range and sets the real price at booking. Baypro's shed page says prices start at $199, but that isn't a shed price. Junk Wizard, Bay Area Demolition and Hauling, SFC Junk Removal and Junksters quote each shed and publish no price. None of the prices says it includes San Jose's permit, the Air District job number or the refundable diversion deposit.
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 San Jose, CA?
6 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 San Jose. 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.
Removal company
Baypro Junk Removal
Junk removal company that dismantles sheds, recycles or donates what it can, and cleans up after the teardown.
From $199General junk-load pricingVisit company ↗Call (415) 240-1884
Service & price details
San Francisco, the Peninsula, East Bay and South Bay
Its shed page promises same-day or next-day removal and post-demolition cleanup. It doesn't mention slabs or permits, so ask.
Its shed page says prices start at $199, but that figure is listed among services it includes generally, not as a shed price. The site banner says prices start at $129.
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.
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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
San Jose and Santa Clara 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 and permits. The real price is shown when you book, and it's lower for a shed that's already taken apart.
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 San Jose?
Shed Gone prices each shed from your photos, with teardown, haul-away and cleanup included. Among other companies, LoadUp's San Jose page gives $94 to $1,559 depending on size, condition and permits, with the real price shown at booking. SFC Junk Removal says its firm quote covers labor and disposal. Junk Wizard, Bay Area Demolition and Hauling and Junksters quote each job.
LoadUp shed removal, San Jose ↗SFC Junk Removal: Shed Removal and Demolition ↗Junk Wizard: Shed Removal ↗Bay Area Demolition and Hauling: Shed Removal ↗Junksters Haul Away: Shed Removal & Demolition ↗
What does it cost to haul the debris myself?
GreenWaste Zanker in north San Jose charges $147 a ton for mixed C&D and $89 a ton for clean wood, with a $60 minimum per vehicle. Guadalupe in south San Jose charges $168 a ton for C&D recycling, or $129 a ton as general debris with a $92 minimum for a car or pickup, plus an 18.9% fee; it takes cards only and requires a safety vest.
GreenWaste Zanker: Gate Rates effective July 1, 2026 (PDF) ↗GreenWaste Zanker Resource Recovery Facility ↗WM: Guadalupe Service and Fee Schedule, effective July 21, 2025 (PDF) ↗
How big is the diversion deposit for a shed?
It's $0.35 per square foot for a residential demolition, so about $70 for a 200-square-foot shed, collected when the permit is issued. It's a refundable deposit, not a fee: recycle at least half the debris at a City-certified facility and keep weigh tickets showing the address or permit number.
San José Building and Structure Permits Fee Schedule, effective August 10, 2026 (PDF) ↗San José Environmental Services: Construction and Demolition Diversion Deposit (CDDD) ↗
Can I take the shed down and haul it myself?
Yes. Owners can apply for the permit with an Owner-Builder form, though the city recommends a licensed contractor. The code lets a resident deliver their own rubbish to a landfill or transfer station as long as no single load exceeds 8 cubic yards. Cover the load: Guadalupe charges $34 for an untarped load.
San José Development Services: Demolitions (updated March 23, 2026) ↗San José Municipal Code 9.10.810: Delivery to collector ↗WM: Guadalupe Service and Fee Schedule, effective July 21, 2025 (PDF) ↗
Where does a concrete slab or metal shed go?
Zanker takes clean concrete for $31.50 a ton, with pieces over 3 by 3 by 3 feet charged as oversized. Guadalupe takes clean concrete under 24 inches with no rebar for $56 a ton and lists scrap metal among the materials it recycles. Newby Island in Milpitas also takes clean concrete.
GreenWaste Zanker: Gate Rates effective July 1, 2026 (PDF) ↗GreenWaste Zanker Resource Recovery Facility ↗WM: Guadalupe Service and Fee Schedule, effective July 21, 2025 (PDF) ↗WM: Guadalupe Recycling & Disposal Facility, Operations ↗Newby Island landfill and processing facility rates, effective July 1, 2023 (PDF) ↗
Who tears it down, and who only hauls?
Bay Area Demolition and Hauling is a licensed demolition contractor based in San Jose. Junk Wizard, on Snell Avenue, says it handles any needed permits or paperwork. SFC, Baypro and Junksters dismantle and haul. LoadUp books independent haulers for light disassembly and says jobs needing heavy machinery may be outside its scope.
Bay Area Demolition and Hauling: Shed Removal ↗Junk Wizard: Shed Removal ↗SFC Junk Removal: Shed Removal and Demolition ↗Baypro Junk Removal: Shed Demolition ↗Junksters Haul Away: Shed Removal & Demolition ↗LoadUp shed removal, San Jose ↗
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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- San José Development Services: Demolitions (updated March 23, 2026) ↗
- San José Building Bulletin #201: When Is a Building Permit Required? (PDF) ↗
- San José Building Bulletin #250: Accessory Buildings and Structures (PDF) ↗
- San José Building and Structure Permits Fee Schedule, effective August 10, 2026 (PDF) ↗
- San José Environmental Services: Construction and Demolition Diversion Deposit (CDDD) ↗
- San José Environmental Services: Authorized Construction & Demolition Haulers ↗
- San José Non-Exclusive Franchise Agreement form for C&D and residential clean-out hauling (PDF) ↗
- San José Municipal Code 9.10.810: Delivery to collector ↗
- San José Municipal Code 9.10.090: Construction and demolition debris collector ↗
- San José Municipal Code 9.10.1090: Debris boxes for residential rubbish ↗
- San José Municipal Code 9.10.2430: Diversion deposit exemptions ↗
- San José Environmental Services: Junk Pickup ↗
- San José Environmental Services: Items and Instructions for Junk Pickup ↗
- San José Environmental Services: Landfills & Transfer Stations ↗
- San José Environmental Services: 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) ↗
- GreenWaste Zanker Resource Recovery Facility ↗
- GreenWaste Zanker: Gate Rates effective July 1, 2026 (PDF) ↗
- WM: Guadalupe Recycling & Disposal Facility, Operations ↗
- WM: Guadalupe Service and Fee Schedule, effective July 21, 2025 (PDF) ↗
- Newby Island landfill and processing facility rates, effective July 1, 2023 (PDF) ↗
- LoadUp shed removal, San Jose ↗
- Junk Wizard: Shed Removal ↗
- Bay Area Demolition and Hauling: Shed Removal ↗
- SFC Junk Removal: Shed Removal and Demolition ↗
- Baypro Junk Removal: Shed Demolition ↗
- Baypro Junk Removal: South Bay ↗
- Junksters Haul Away: Shed Removal & Demolition ↗