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SHED DEMOLITION & REMOVAL

Shed removal
in Sunnyvale, CA.

Shed Gone tears down old sheds anywhere in Sunnyvale, from Cherry Chase to Lakewood Village, loads out the walls, roof and floor, and leaves the yard swept.

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SHED REMOVAL IN SUNNYVALE

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

Sunnyvale rules at a glance

Demolition permit

Likely yes. Sunnyvale requires a demolition permit to remove an entire building or structure, and its 120-square-foot shed exemption covers building one. The FY 2026/27 permit fee is $458.

Sunnyvale Building Division: Demolition Permits requirements, Rev. 12/2024 (PDF) ↗Sunnyvale: Work Not Requiring a Building Permit, Rev. 1/2026 (PDF) ↗Sunnyvale Building Permit Fees, FY 2026/27, effective August 18, 2026 (PDF) ↗

City pickup

Partly. On-call bulky pickup takes lumber and scrap wood up to 1 cubic yard, pieces under 6 feet. The city's guide sends whole sheds to the SMaRT Station for a fee.

Sunnyvale How to Get Rid of Anything: Wood (lumber, fencing, scrap) (ReCollect data) ↗Sunnyvale How to Get Rid of Anything: Shed (ReCollect data) ↗

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.

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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 Sunnyvale shed and sets the price at booking. Five other companies quote each job; Baypro lists a general $199 starting price.

LoadUp shed removal, Sunnyvale ↗Baypro Junk Removal: Shed Demolition ↗

Do I need a permit?Sunnyvale 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 for removing a structure

Sunnyvale's demolition handout says a demolition permit "is required for the removal of an entire building or structure" and must be in hand before work starts. It lists no size exemption. The 120-square-foot exemption for tool and storage sheds with no utilities appears only on the list of work that doesn't need a building permit. The FY 2026/27 demolition permit is $458, plus a $42.50 issuance fee and a 5% technology surcharge. Ask Planning first whether a Planning permit is also needed.

Sunnyvale Building Division: Demolition Permits requirements, Rev. 12/2024 (PDF) ↗Sunnyvale: Work Not Requiring a Building Permit, Rev. 1/2026 (PDF) ↗Sunnyvale Building Permit Fees, FY 2026/27, effective August 18, 2026 (PDF) ↗

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

Will Sunnyvale pick up shed debris?

Only a small amount. Homes get two on-call bulky collections a year at no extra charge, booked online or at 408-730-7400. The city's waste guide accepts lumber, fencing and scrap wood for on-call pickup up to 1 cubic yard, with no piece over 6 feet. It lists no curbside collection for other construction debris such as concrete, drywall and window glass, and its entry for a shed says to haul it to the SMaRT Station for a fee.

City of Sunnyvale: Extra Garbage ↗Sunnyvale How to Get Rid of Anything: Wood (lumber, fencing, scrap) (ReCollect data) ↗Sunnyvale How to Get Rid of Anything: Construction & demolition debris (ReCollect data) ↗Sunnyvale How to Get Rid of Anything: Shed (ReCollect data) ↗

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 ↗

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 Sunnyvale?Local notes, and the photos that set the price.

Only Specialty Solid Waste may haul debris for pay, with a demolition-contractor exception

Sunnyvale's code makes it unlawful for anyone but the authorized collector, Specialty Solid Waste & Recycling, to be in the business of collecting or hauling discarded materials or C&D, and bars residents from hiring any other hauler to take waste to a facility. The exception for C&D lets a licensed contractor with the demolition contract haul the debris, using its own payroll employees and vehicles it owns or controls. A resident may also self-haul occasional loads from their own home in their own vehicle.

Sunnyvale Municipal Code Chapter 8.16: Solid Waste, Recyclable Materials and Organic Materials ↗Sunnyvale Building Division: Demolition Permits requirements, Rev. 12/2024 (PDF) ↗

Self-hauling contractors must sort the load

The city's demolition handout says a contractor that self-hauls must separate recyclable material by type on site and may not carry it as mixed C&D. Specialty Solid Waste rents debris boxes for mixed C&D at 408-565-9900. Other businesses may take recyclable material only if they aren't paid for the service.

Sunnyvale Building Division: Demolition Permits requirements, Rev. 12/2024 (PDF) ↗

Free dumping on Extra Dumping Weekends

Twice a year, in spring and fall, Sunnyvale residents may drop off garbage, concrete and demolition materials at the SMaRT Station at no charge. Dates are posted on the Environmental Services calendar.

City of Sunnyvale: Extra Garbage ↗

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

LoadUp's Sunnyvale 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. The other companies quote each shed. None of the prices says it includes Sunnyvale's $458 demolition permit or the Air District notice.

LoadUp ↗

$94–$1,559

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.

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 Sunnyvale, 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 Sunnyvale. 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 quote
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.

Visit company ↗Call (408) 663-5865

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 pricing
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.

Visit company ↗Call (415) 240-1884

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 quote
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.

Visit company ↗Call 408-832-3933
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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 quote
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.

Visit company ↗Call 925-725-3735

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

Sunnyvale and nearby Santa Clara County cities

It offers light disassembly as an add-on. 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.

Visit company ↗Call (844) 239-7711

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 quote
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.

Visit company ↗Call (415) 424-8650

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 Sunnyvale?

Shed Gone prices each shed from your photos, with teardown, haul-away and cleanup included. Among other companies, LoadUp's Sunnyvale page gives $94 to $1,559 depending on size, condition and permits, with the real price shown at booking; an already-disassembled shed costs less. SFC Junk Removal says its quote covers labor and disposal.

LoadUp shed removal, Sunnyvale ↗SFC Junk Removal: Shed Removal and Demolition ↗

What does the SMaRT Station charge for shed debris?

It charges by the cubic yard: $57 for mixed construction and demolition debris, $38 for clean, unpainted, untreated wood up to 6 feet long (nails OK), $78 for asphalt shingles and $50 for clean concrete under 2 feet by 2 feet by 4 inches. The minimum is $29, and an uncovered load costs $15. Mountain View and Sunnyvale customers get a discount.

SMaRT Station Rate Schedule, effective August 2026 (PDF) ↗

Who can use the SMaRT Station?

Residents and businesses of Cupertino, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Milpitas, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Santa Clara and Sunnyvale. Bring a driver's license showing proof of residency or a business license showing where you operate. It's open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.

City of Sunnyvale: SMaRT Station Recycling Center ↗SMaRT Station Rate Schedule, effective August 2026 (PDF) ↗

Does a shed teardown have recycling rules?

If it needs a permit, you register a waste plan in Green Halo and upload weight tickets for material taken off site. The 65% diversion rule, with a penalty for falling short, applies to commercial demolition and to residential projects removing half or more of an exterior wall; the city doesn't say how that applies to a detached shed.

Sunnyvale Building Division: Demolition Permits requirements, Rev. 12/2024 (PDF) ↗Sunnyvale Planning and Building: Construction Waste ↗

Where does a concrete slab or treated lumber go?

The city's waste guide lists Stevens Creek Quarry at 301 Carl Road for clean concrete, dirt and asphalt; call 408-454-6870. Treated wood can't go to the SMaRT Station or Zanker's wood area; Newby Island in Milpitas is the nearby landfill to call.

Sunnyvale How to Get Rid of Anything: Stevens Creek Quarry (301 Carl Rd) (ReCollect data) ↗SMaRT Station Rate Schedule, effective August 2026 (PDF) ↗GreenWaste Zanker Resource Recovery Facility ↗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 from San Jose that serves Sunnyvale. Junk Wizard says it handles any needed permits or paperwork. SFC, Baypro and Junksters dismantle and haul. LoadUp books independent haulers for light disassembly, as an add-on.

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, Sunnyvale ↗

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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SHED DEMOLITION & REMOVAL

More backyard.
Less baggage.

Start with the shed and the way out. Add a few photos and tell us what should stay.

START HERE

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Show us the shed and the way out. Tell us what goes, and what stays.

No payment. No commitment.

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