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SHED DEMOLITION & REMOVAL
Shed removal
in Ventura, CA.
Got an old shed in Pierpont or the Ventura Keys? Shed Gone dismantles it, loads every panel, board and shingle onto our truck, and clears the pad.
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SHED REMOVAL IN VENTURA
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 Ventura 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 Ventura 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 Ventura asks for before a shed comes down, what city pickup will take, and where you can drop off the debris yourself.
Ventura rules at a glance
Demolition permit
Yes. Ventura says a permit must be obtained before demolishing any building or structure, and lists a $150 demolition permit. Its 120 sq ft shed exemption covers building a shed, not removing one.
City of Ventura: Demolition Permit Procedure & Clearance Form, BS-368 (PDF) ↗City of Ventura: Schedule of User and Regulatory Fees, effective July 1, 2026 (PDF) ↗City of Ventura: Residential Permits Required Yes/No, BS-634 (PDF) ↗
City pickup
Mostly no. Free bulky pickup covers four household items a year, like furniture and appliances. Untreated scrap lumber can go in the yard waste cart; a whole shed needs a bin or a haul.
City of Ventura: Bulky Item Collection ↗E.J. Harrison & Sons: Yard Waste Guidelines ↗
Haul it yourself
Gold Coast Recycling & Transfer Station. Fee page (undated): minimum $37.84 for half a ton or less; trash $73.18 per ton; C&D loads $20 more per ton ($93.18). You must tell the scale it is a C&D load. Hard-to-handle items vary by type.
4 drop-off options →What it costs
Shed Gone: a price from your photos, with teardown, haul-away and cleanup included.
Others here: The Junk Wizards start small shed demolitions at $199 with hauling. LoadUp shows $94 to $1,559 in Ventura County. Prestige charges a $100 to $350 demolition fee plus truck space.
LoadUp: Ventura Shed Removal ↗The Junk Wizards: Light Demolition Services ↗Prestige Junk Removal: Shed Removal ↗AAA Hauling: Shed Removal Services ↗
Do I need a permit?Ventura 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 ↗
Demolition permit and clearance form
In Ventura a permit must be obtained before demolishing any building or structure. The application needs three copies of a site plan, and a Demolition Clearance Form signed by the Air District, SoCalGas, Southern California Edison, Ventura Water and the City's Environmental Services. Gas, electric and water meters must be removed first, and debris must be cleared within 30 days after demolition. The fee schedule effective July 1, 2026 lists the demolition permit at $150. Building & Safety is at 501 Poli Street, Room 117, 805-654-7869.
City of Ventura: Demolition Permit Procedure & Clearance Form, BS-368 (PDF) ↗City of Ventura: Schedule of User and Regulatory Fees, effective July 1, 2026 (PDF) ↗
Air District asbestos rule
Ventura's demolition procedure asks every applicant to apply to the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District and give the City a copy of any asbestos notification. Under the District's Rule 62.7, a notice is required for any demolition where asbestos-containing material is present; for homes with four or fewer units there is no 10-day wait or fee, but the notice must arrive before work starts.
City of Ventura: Demolition Permit Procedure & Clearance Form, BS-368 (PDF) ↗Ventura County Air Pollution Control District: Asbestos Notification ↗VCAPCD Rule 62.7, Asbestos - Demolition and Renovation (PDF) ↗
Small-shed building exemption is narrow
Ventura's handout lets you build a single-story tool or storage shed without a permit only if it is 120 square feet or less, no taller than 8 feet 6 inches, has no electrical, plumbing or mechanical equipment, sits in the rear yard 5 feet from other buildings, and is the only shed on the parcel. That exemption is about building; the demolition rule has no size cutoff.
City of Ventura: Residential Permits Required Yes/No, BS-634 (PDF) ↗City of Ventura: Demolition Permit Procedure & Clearance Form, BS-368 (PDF) ↗
Can I dispose of it myself?City pickup rules, drop-off options and fees for shed debris.
Will Ventura pick up shed debris?
Only small amounts. E.J. Harrison picks up four bulky items in two pickups a year for free, and the City defines bulky items as large household appliances, furniture, tires, carpets, mattresses and similar items. Untreated scrap lumber can go in the yard waste cart. For a full teardown, rent a roll-off or temporary bin from E.J. Harrison at (805) 647-1414, or hire a contractor that hauls its own debris.
City of Ventura: Bulky Item Collection ↗E.J. Harrison & Sons: Yard Waste Guidelines ↗E.J. Harrison & Sons: Request Services ↗
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 ↗
Gold Coast Recycling & Transfer Station
5275 Colt St., Ventura, CA 93003
Private transfer station that offers minimum-fee self-haul trash disposal for businesses and residents, including out-of-county loads and hard-to-handle materials. Its fee page lists a separate rate for construction and demolition loads. It does not accept hazardous waste.
Fees: Fee page (undated): minimum $37.84 for half a ton or less; trash $73.18 per ton; C&D loads $20 more per ton ($93.18). You must tell the scale it is a C&D load. Hard-to-handle items vary by type.
Before you go: Open Monday to Friday 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 5 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed Sunday. Call 805-642-9236 to confirm current rates before you go.
Gold Coast Recycling & Transfer Station: Fees ↗Gold Coast Recycling & Transfer Station ↗Gold Coast Recycling & Transfer Station: Guidelines ↗
Del Norte Regional Recycling & Transfer Station
111 S. Del Norte Blvd., Oxnard, CA 93030 (self-haulers enter from Sturgis Road)
City-owned transfer station open to self-haulers for trash, recycling, organics and construction and demolition debris, with a separate rate for hard-to-handle bulky items. It also takes some household hazardous waste for free at its Buy-Back Center.
Fees: Rates effective July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027: construction and demolition $139.92 per ton; solid waste $108.69 per ton; hard-to-handle bulky items $135 per ton; minimum charge $30.14 up to half a ton. Loads from outside the operating city's limits pay $4 more per ton. Credit card payments carry a 2.35% service fee.
Before you go: Open Monday to Saturday, 5:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed Sunday. Pull up to the main scalehouse. Phone (805) 385-8060.
City of Oxnard: Del Norte Regional Recycling & Transfer Station ↗
Toland Road Landfill
3500 Toland Road, Santa Paula, CA 93060
Regional landfill run by the Ventura Regional Sanitation District. It has general-public hours and a self-haul rate, and lists residential, commercial and non-hazardous industrial waste as accepted. It does not accept hazardous waste, and all loads are inspected.
Fees: Effective July 1, 2026: self-haul disposal $49.69 per ton (non-contract); minimum fee $43.06; hard-to-handle materials $147.63 per ton. Credit or debit card or a commercial account only; no cash or personal checks.
Before you go: General public hours are Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cover the load. The site can close without notice for high winds, weather or tonnage limits; call the scalehouse at (805) 658-4685.
Ventura Regional Sanitation District: Toland Road Landfill ↗Toland Road Landfill rates and hours, effective July 1, 2026 (PDF) ↗
SA Recycling Oxnard Mountain View Ave
1441 Mountain View Ave, Oxnard, CA 93030
Scrap metal yard that buys ferrous and non-ferrous metal from the general public, including steel and aluminum. Asbestos, fuel and closed containers are prohibited.
Fees: It pays for scrap metal; prices are not published.
Before you go: Open Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring a government-issued photo ID. Call 805-483-0512 before bringing a metal shed.
What else should I know in Ventura?Local notes, and the photos that set the price.
Only E.J. Harrison may haul trash; contractors may haul their own demolition debris
E.J. Harrison & Sons holds Ventura's exclusive solid waste franchise, and the City says it is the only authorized hauler for solid waste and the only source of on-site bins for construction projects. The franchise exempts construction or demolition debris removed by a licensed demolition or construction contractor using its own employees and equipment as an incidental part of its total service, not as a hauling service. Residents may also haul their own waste to a licensed facility. A contractor without its own trucks or workers must use E.J. Harrison.
City of Ventura: Franchise Agreement with E.J. Harrison & Sons, Ordinance 2025-5 (PDF) ↗City of Ventura: Construction & Demolition Waste Management ↗
Historic landmarks wait 180 days
Ventura's demolition procedure says historic landmarks require a 180-day waiting period before demolition, and Planning Division approval is needed before any demolition permit is issued. The City's permit handout also tells Pierpont and Ventura Keys residents to check with Planning before starting work.
City of Ventura: Demolition Permit Procedure & Clearance Form, BS-368 (PDF) ↗City of Ventura: Residential Permits Required Yes/No, BS-634 (PDF) ↗
Untreated scrap lumber can go in the yard waste cart
E.J. Harrison's yard waste guidelines list scrap lumber as accepted in the yard waste cart or bin, but not treated wood. That suits a few boards from a small teardown, not a whole shed.
Demolition of a permitted structure needs a recycling plan
Ventura applies the state's 65% C&D diversion rule to all demolition of permitted structures. Building permit applicants submit a Waste Management Plan before the permit is issued and a final report with weight tags at final inspection. The C&D Coordinator is at 805-652-4525.
City of Ventura: Construction & Demolition Waste Management ↗
Paint and chemicals: monthly drop-off at Gold Coast
Clear out paint, pesticides and fuel before the shed comes down. Ventura residents can drop household hazardous waste at Gold Coast Recycling on the third Saturday of each month except December, by appointment at 805-652-4525.
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
The Junk Wizards say demo jobs start at $199 for small sheds, including hauling. LoadUp shows $94 to $1,559 for a shed in Ventura County, set when you book. Prestige Junk Removal charges a $100 to $350 demolition fee plus $245 to $275 per quarter truckload. AAA Hauling, Jedi Junk Removal, STUFF Junk Removal and Essential Hauling quote each shed.
The Junk Wizards ↗
From $199Its demolition page says demo jobs start at $199 for small sheds and fence sections, covering both the demolition and the debris hauling. Larger sheds and slab removal cost more.
LoadUp (Ventura, CA) ↗
$94–$1,559Its shed page shows $94 to $1,559 for shed removal in Ventura 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.
Prestige Junk Removal ↗
$100–$350 demo fee + loadShed price is a demolition fee of $100 to $350 plus $245 to $275 for each quarter of the truck the debris fills. It gives an upfront quote from photos.
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 Ventura, CA?
7 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 Ventura. Give them a call. We’re confident you’ll come back to us.
Removal company
AAA Hauling, Inc.
Long-running local hauler that tears down sheds as light demolition work, clears out what's inside and hauls everything away.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call 805-642-5910
Service & price details
Ventura, Oxnard, Camarillo, Ojai, Somis, Carpinteria and nearby communities
Its shed page lists teardown, interior junk removal, loading and hauling, and donation or recycling where possible. It says it takes on sheds that fit its light demolition work, so ask about large or heavy-framed sheds and slabs.
No shed price is published. It says rates are based on how much truck space the debris and contents take, and its free quotes include travel, labor and disposal.
Removal company
Essential Hauling & Junk Removal
Locally operated junk removal and demolition company that lists shed removal among its services.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call 805-862-1918
Service & price details
Ventura County, including Ventura, Ojai, Oxnard, Oak View and Moorpark
Its site lists shed removal, construction debris removal and demolition services but doesn't describe how a shed is taken apart or whether slabs are removed. It offers free quotes.
No price is published; it gives a free quote.
Removal company
Jedi Junk Removal
Junk removal company that cuts a shed into pieces, loads it and hauls it away, recycling what it can.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call 866-487-9059
Service & price details
Los Angeles area, San Fernando Valley and Ventura County
It gives a firm quote that it says covers labor and disposal. Its shed page doesn't mention slabs or permits.
No shed price is published; it gives a quick quote that it says includes labor and disposal.
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Removal company
The Junk Wizards
Junk removal crew that tears down wood and metal sheds, hauls the debris and leaves the area clean in one visit.
From $199Published shed priceVisit company ↗Call (805) 316-1610
Service & price details
Ventura County and western Los Angeles County, including Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Moorpark, Camarillo and Ventura
Its demolition page says one crew does the teardown and the haul. Concrete slabs and footings under a shed can be broken up and hauled as an add-on.
Its demolition page says demo jobs start at $199 for small sheds and fence sections, covering both the demolition and the debris hauling. Larger sheds and slab removal cost more.
National booking platform
LoadUp (Ventura, CA)
National junk removal booking platform that sends local independent haulers to pick up and dispose of sheds.
$94–$1,559Published shed priceVisit company ↗Call (844) 239-7711
Service & price details
Ventura County, California, including Ventura
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 Ventura 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.
Removal company
Prestige Junk Removal
Licensed, family-owned crew that takes apart wood, metal and resin sheds, hauls the materials and the contents, and rakes the area clean.
$100–$350 demo fee + loadPublished shed priceVisit company ↗Call (818) 917-4710
Service & price details
Los Angeles, the San Fernando Valley and Ventura County
Standard removal covers the structure and what's inside it. Concrete foundations, paver pads and gravel bases cost extra. Wood and metal are recycled when possible.
Shed price is a demolition fee of $100 to $350 plus $245 to $275 for each quarter of the truck the debris fills. It gives an upfront quote from photos.
Removal company
STUFF Junk Removal
Small family-run junk removal crew that does light demolition, including tearing down old sheds.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call 805-427-8833
Service & price details
Ventura County and western Los Angeles County, including Thousand Oaks, Ventura, Camarillo, Oxnard and Simi Valley
Its light demolition page lists sheds, fences and playsets. It says metal and recyclables go to the right facilities and the rest is disposed of legally. No deposit is needed and you pay when the job is done.
No shed price is published.
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 Ventura?
Shed Gone prices each shed from your photos, with teardown, haul-away and cleanup included. Among other companies, The Junk Wizards say demo jobs start at $199 for small sheds, including hauling, with slabs extra. LoadUp shows $94 to $1,559 for a shed in Ventura County, lower if it's already taken apart. Prestige Junk Removal charges a $100 to $350 demolition fee plus $245 to $275 for each quarter of its truck. AAA Hauling's free quotes include travel, labor and disposal.
LoadUp: Ventura Shed Removal ↗The Junk Wizards: Light Demolition Services ↗Prestige Junk Removal: Shed Removal ↗AAA Hauling: Shed Removal Services ↗
What does it cost to haul the debris myself?
Gold Coast Recycling on Colt Street lists C&D loads at $93.18 a ton with a $37.84 minimum; say it's a C&D load at the scale, and call to confirm since the fee page is undated. Del Norte in Oxnard charges $139.92 a ton for C&D plus $4 a ton for loads from outside Oxnard. Toland Road Landfill charges $49.69 a ton, weekdays only.
Gold Coast Recycling & Transfer Station: Fees ↗City of Oxnard: Del Norte Regional Recycling & Transfer Station ↗Toland Road Landfill rates and hours, effective July 1, 2026 (PDF) ↗
Can any junk hauler take the debris?
Not always. Ventura's franchise lets a licensed demolition or construction contractor haul its own demolition debris with its own crew and trucks as part of the job. A company that only hauls, and doesn't do the teardown, falls under E.J. Harrison's exclusive franchise. Ask the C&D Coordinator at 805-652-4525 if you're unsure.
City of Ventura: Franchise Agreement with E.J. Harrison & Sons, Ordinance 2025-5 (PDF) ↗City of Ventura: Construction & Demolition Waste Management ↗
Do the utilities have to be shut off first?
Yes, if the shed has any. Ventura's demolition procedure requires gas, electric and water meters to be removed by the utilities, and SoCalGas, Southern California Edison and Ventura Water each sign the clearance form. Sewer or septic lines must be capped or filled and inspected.
City of Ventura: Demolition Permit Procedure & Clearance Form, BS-368 (PDF) ↗
Where does a metal shed go?
SA Recycling on Mountain View Avenue in Oxnard buys steel and aluminum scrap from the public with a photo ID. Gold Coast and Del Norte also take mixed loads by the ton.
SA Recycling Oxnard Mountain View Ave ↗Gold Coast Recycling & Transfer Station: Fees ↗City of Oxnard: Del Norte Regional Recycling & Transfer Station ↗
Who tears it down, and who only hauls?
AAA Hauling, The Junk Wizards, STUFF Junk Removal and Jedi Junk Removal all take sheds apart and haul them; The Junk Wizards also break up slabs and footings. Prestige removes the shed and what's inside it. Essential Hauling lists shed removal and demolition among its services.
AAA Hauling: Shed Removal Services ↗The Junk Wizards: Light Demolition Services ↗STUFF Junk Removal: Light Demolition ↗Jedi Junk Removal: Shed Removal & Demolition ↗Prestige Junk Removal: Shed Removal ↗Essential Hauling & Junk Removal ↗
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.
See all 24 research sources
- City of Ventura: Residential Permits Required Yes/No, BS-634 (PDF) ↗
- City of Ventura: Demolition Permit Procedure & Clearance Form, BS-368 (PDF) ↗
- City of Ventura: Schedule of User and Regulatory Fees, effective July 1, 2026 (PDF) ↗
- City of Ventura: Franchise Agreement with E.J. Harrison & Sons, Ordinance 2025-5 (PDF) ↗
- City of Ventura: Construction & Demolition Waste Management ↗
- City of Ventura: Bulky Item Collection ↗
- E.J. Harrison & Sons: City of Ventura ↗
- E.J. Harrison & Sons: Yard Waste Guidelines ↗
- E.J. Harrison & Sons: Request Services ↗
- Gold Coast Recycling & Transfer Station: Fees ↗
- Gold Coast Recycling & Transfer Station ↗
- Gold Coast Recycling & Transfer Station: Guidelines ↗
- City of Oxnard: Del Norte Regional Recycling & Transfer Station ↗
- Ventura Regional Sanitation District: Toland Road Landfill ↗
- Toland Road Landfill rates and hours, effective July 1, 2026 (PDF) ↗
- SA Recycling Oxnard Mountain View Ave ↗
- Ventura County Air Pollution Control District: Asbestos Notification ↗
- VCAPCD Rule 62.7, Asbestos - Demolition and Renovation (PDF) ↗
- AAA Hauling: Shed Removal Services ↗
- The Junk Wizards: Light Demolition Services ↗
- Jedi Junk Removal: Shed Removal & Demolition ↗
- Prestige Junk Removal: Shed Removal ↗
- STUFF Junk Removal: Light Demolition ↗
- Essential Hauling & Junk Removal ↗