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SHED DEMOLITION & REMOVAL
Shed removal
in Wilmington, DE.
Shed Gone takes down sheds all over Wilmington, from Trolley Square to Union Park Gardens, hauls away every piece and rakes the spot clean.
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SHED REMOVAL IN WILMINGTON
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 Wilmington 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 Wilmington 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 Wilmington asks for before a shed comes down, what city pickup will take, and where you can drop off the debris yourself.
Wilmington rules at a glance
Demolition permit
Likely yes. Wilmington's permit application lists demolition as permitted work with a $100 fee for the first 3,000 sq ft, and sheds aren't on the city's permit-exempt list.
City of Wilmington application for building permit (fees and demolition rules) ↗Wilmington Chapter 4 building code amendments ↗
City pickup
No. Wilmington's special pickup takes bulky items like furniture, but building materials and concrete don't qualify.
Haul it yourself
Cherry Island Landfill (Delaware Solid Waste Authority). $80 per ton for construction and demolition debris, $7.50 minimum per vehicle (FY2027 schedule, July 2026 to June 2027). Non-friable asbestos is $125 per ton.
3 drop-off options →What it costs
Shed Gone: a price from your photos, with teardown, haul-away and cleanup included.
Others here: LoadUp lists $94 to $1,559 for shed removal in New Castle County. Site Prep lists typical shed demolition costs of $300 to $2,500 by size. Others quote each job.
LoadUp Wilmington shed removal ↗Site Prep shed removal and demolition ↗
Do I need a permit?Wilmington 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 utility sign-off
Wilmington won't issue a demolition permit until the utility sign-off sheet is complete. The intake checklist asks for sign-offs from the Planning Department, Public Works (water), Delmarva Power (gas and electric), DNREC and Verizon. A shed with wiring or a water line will need those disconnects. Owners or their agents may pull permits for work up to $10,000; above that, a city-licensed general contractor must. Call Land Use and Planning at (302) 576-3050.
City of Wilmington application for building permit (fees and demolition rules) ↗Wilmington permit application intake requirements ↗Wilmington Department of Land Use and Planning ↗
Skipping the permit costs more
The city's application says the penalty for not filing for a permit is the permit fee plus 2% of the job's value, and fines of $100 to $1,000 may be levied.
City of Wilmington application for building permit (fees and demolition rules) ↗
Environmental disclosure before demolition
Wilmington's building code amendments say no demolition permit will be issued until a full environmental disclosure is filed with the city. Delaware separately requires DNREC notice 10 working days before a building demolition.
Wilmington Chapter 4 building code amendments ↗DNREC asbestos: building renovation and demolition ↗
Call Delmarva 811 before pulling posts
In Delaware, contact Delmarva 811 at least 2 and no more than 10 working days before digging or demolition. That covers pulling posts, piers or footings.
Can I dispose of it myself?City pickup rules, drop-off options and fees for shed debris.
Will Wilmington pick up shed debris?
No. Wilmington's special pickup, booked through Wilmington 311, is for items over 50 pounds or too big for the trash can, such as furniture, mattresses and appliances. The city lists building materials, concrete and paint among items that don't qualify. Scrap metal and broken window glass don't go in the recycling cart either.
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 ↗
Cherry Island Landfill (Delaware Solid Waste Authority)
1706 East 12th St., Wilmington, DE 19809
State-run landfill that accepts construction and demolition debris, household trash, appliances and tires, plus approved asbestos by appointment. Yard waste must be kept separate. It accepts waste generated in Delaware only and has no recycling drop-off.
Fees: $80 per ton for construction and demolition debris, $7.50 minimum per vehicle (FY2027 schedule, July 2026 to June 2027). Non-friable asbestos is $125 per ton.
Before you go: Open Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cover or tarp the load, weigh in and out at the scale, and pay by cash, check or card. Call 1-800-404-7080 with questions.
Revolution Recovery, Delaware Recycling Center
1101 Lambson Ln., New Castle, DE 19720
Construction and demolition recycling facility with drop-off for your own truck or vehicle. It recycles wood, metal, drywall, rubble, cardboard, plastic, ceiling tile, paper and carpet.
Fees: Not published; contact for pricing.
Before you go: Open Monday to Friday 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. First-time customers should call 302-356-3000 before visiting.
Revolution Recovery hours and locations ↗Revolution Recovery ↗DSWA transfer stations and C&D policy ↗
DSWA Delaware Recycling Center
1101 Lambson Lane, New Castle, DE 19720
Free drop-off for Delaware residents for recycling, electronics, household hazardous waste (Saturdays) and latex paint (last Saturday of the month). It is not listed as taking construction debris.
Fees: Free for Delaware residents.
Before you go: Open Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Be ready to unload your own materials. Call 1-800-404-7080 with questions.
What else should I know in Wilmington?Local notes, and the photos that set the price.
Haulers need a Delaware Solid Waste Authority license
Delaware has no city franchise for demolition debris, but it does license haulers statewide. DSWA rules say no one may collect, transport or deliver solid waste or dry waste, which includes construction and demolition waste and lumber, without a DSWA license. People hauling waste they created on their own property are exempt. DSWA posts its list of licensed haulers online.
DSWA regulations (hauler licensing) ↗DSWA licensed haulers ↗
Historic districts need review first
Wilmington's permit application asks whether the property is in a City Historic District, Neighborhood Conservation District or Urban Renewal Area. If it is, the city may issue permits only for interior work or emergencies without the review board's approval. Ask Land Use and Planning before a shed comes down in one of these areas.
City of Wilmington application for building permit (fees and demolition rules) ↗
Asbestos rules for old roofing and siding
Before a building demolition, Delaware requires an asbestos inspection by a state-licensed inspector, and DNREC must be notified 10 working days ahead, even if there is no asbestos. Homeowners in single-family homes they live in may remove asbestos themselves and are exempt from notifying DNREC, but must wet, package, label and take it to an approved site. Cherry Island Landfill takes asbestos by appointment.
DNREC asbestos: building renovation and demolition ↗DNREC asbestos: information for homeowners ↗DSWA landfills ↗
Shed chemicals and electronics go to DSWA recycling centers
DSWA's Delaware Recycling Center in New Castle takes household hazardous waste every Saturday and latex paint on the last Saturday of each month, free for Delaware residents. Cherry Island Landfill has no recycling drop-off.
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 publishes a shed range of $94 to $1,559 for its New Castle County bookings. Site Prep lists typical shed demolition costs from $300 for a small shed to $2,500 for a large one. Delaware Junk Removal, Delaware Junk Solutions and Junk Hammers quote each job.
LoadUp ↗
$94–$1,559The shed page gives a $94 to $1,559 range that depends on size, condition, type, location and permits. It's lower for a shed that's already taken apart.
Site Prep LLC ↗
$300–$2,500The shed page lists typical costs: $300 to $800 for a small shed, $500 to $1,200 for a medium one and $1,000 to $2,500 for a large one, depending on scope, permit fees and disposal fees. These are typical ranges, not a quote.
These are the other companies’ own advertised prices, checked October 12, 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 Wilmington, DE?
5 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 Wilmington. Give them a call. We’re confident you’ll come back to us.
Removal company
Delaware Junk Removal
Local junk removal company that tears down and hauls away small structures such as sheds, fences and decks.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call (302) 990-8543
Service & price details
Wilmington, Bear, Pike Creek and nearby New Castle County
Its demolition page lists sheds among the structures it will demolish and haul away, and offers a free estimate.
No shed price is published; the page offers a free, no-obligation estimate.
Removal company
Delaware Junk Solutions LLC
Townsend junk removal company with a dedicated shed removal service, from teardown to disposal.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call (302) 373-1807
Service & price details
New Castle and Kent counties, from a Townsend, DE base
Its shed page covers demolition, haul-away, a full cleanout of what's stored inside, and recycling of shed materials when possible.
No shed price is published.
Removal company
Junk Hammers
Independent junk removal company based in Garnet Valley, PA, that lists shed removal among its services.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call (610) 881-5900
Service & price details
Greater Philadelphia, Delaware County PA and northern Delaware
Its shed removal page offers online booking. It appears on the Delaware Solid Waste Authority's list of licensed haulers.
No shed price is published on the shed page.
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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
Wilmington, Bellefonte, Edgemoor, Elsmere, Greenville, Newport and Wilmington Manor
Its shed page says some light demolition may be needed and that it can help as long as the shed doesn't need heavy machinery or a large team.
The shed page gives a $94 to $1,559 range that depends on size, condition, type, location and permits. It's lower for a shed that's already taken apart.
Demolition contractor
Site Prep LLC
Excavation and demolition contractor that demolishes sheds and outbuildings and can install a new gravel or concrete pad.
$300–$2,500Published shed priceVisit company ↗Call 717-799-7311
Service & price details
Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey and nearby states, from a Gap, PA base
Its shed page says the crew inspects the shed, demolishes it, removes the debris and cleans up the site. Its demolition pages say it handles permits and utility disconnects.
The shed page lists typical costs: $300 to $800 for a small shed, $500 to $1,200 for a medium one and $1,000 to $2,500 for a large one, depending on scope, permit fees and disposal fees. These are typical ranges, not a quote.
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.
What does a shed teardown cost in Wilmington?
Shed Gone prices each shed from your photos, with teardown, haul-away and cleanup included. Among other companies, LoadUp gives a $94 to $1,559 range for New Castle County, lower if the shed is already taken apart. Site Prep says a small shed typically runs $300 to $800, a medium one $500 to $1,200 and a large one $1,000 to $2,500.
LoadUp Wilmington shed removal ↗Site Prep shed removal and demolition ↗
What does Cherry Island Landfill charge?
DSWA's 2026-27 fee schedule lists construction and demolition debris at $80 a ton at Cherry Island, with a $7.50 minimum per vehicle. You're weighed in and out at the scale and pay before you leave. DSWA takes Delaware waste only, and loads must be covered or tarped.
Can I take shed debris to a DSWA transfer station instead?
Only in some cases. Homeowners may bring construction debris to a DSWA transfer station if the truck or trailer has no construction company logo and the load isn't in a dump trailer or a double-axle trailer. Contractors must go straight to a landfill. The closest transfer station to Wilmington is Pine Tree in Townsend.
Is there a place to recycle the wood and metal?
Yes. DSWA points customers to Revolution Recovery in New Castle for construction debris. It takes wood, metal, drywall, rubble and other materials. First-time customers should call 302-356-3000 before visiting.
DSWA transfer stations and C&D policy ↗Revolution Recovery hours and locations ↗
Who pulls the demolition permit?
Wilmington lets an owner or authorized agent pull a permit for work valued at $10,000 or less, which covers most shed jobs. Above that, a city-licensed general contractor must. Site Prep says it handles permits and utility disconnects on its Wilmington demolition jobs; ask any other company before you book.
City of Wilmington application for building permit (fees and demolition rules) ↗Site Prep Wilmington demolition ↗
Sources behind this guide
Reviewed October 12, 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 14 research sources
- City of Wilmington application for building permit (fees and demolition rules) ↗
- Wilmington permit application intake requirements ↗
- Wilmington development review process ↗
- Wilmington Chapter 4 building code amendments ↗
- Wilmington Department of Land Use and Planning ↗
- Wilmington trash and recycling collection ↗
- DSWA landfills ↗
- DSWA transfer stations and C&D policy ↗
- DSWA FY2027 user fee schedule (PDF) ↗
- DSWA regulations (hauler licensing) ↗
- DSWA licensed haulers ↗
- DNREC asbestos: building renovation and demolition ↗
- DNREC asbestos: information for homeowners ↗
- Miss Utility / Delmarva 811 ↗