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SHED DEMOLITION & REMOVAL
Shed removal
in Washington, DC.
Shed Gone takes down backyard sheds across Washington, DC, from Capitol Hill to Chevy Chase, then hauls every board and panel away and leaves the yard clean.
Sources checked October 9, 2026 · How we research
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SHED REMOVAL IN WASHINGTON
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 Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington asks for before a shed comes down, what city pickup will take, and where you can drop off the debris yourself.
Washington rules at a glance
Demolition permit
Yes. DOB lists demolition and razing of structures as work that needs a permit. Taking a whole shed down is a raze permit, with utility sign-offs, a posted notice and historic preservation clearance.
DC Department of Buildings: How to Get a Permit ↗DC Department of Buildings: Get a Raze Permit ↗
City pickup
No. DPW's bulk pickup does not take construction and demolition materials, and the Fort Totten drop-off turns away demolition debris, roofing and creosote-treated lumber.
DPW: Bulk Trash Collection ↗DPW: Fort Totten Transfer Station ↗
What it costs
Shed Gone: a price from your photos, with teardown, haul-away and cleanup included.
Others here: Junk Guys DC lists $200 to $400 flat, DMV Go Junk charges $10 a square foot, and LoadUp shows $94 to $1,559. Others price by truck space or quote each job.
Junk Guys DC: Specialty Services ↗DMV Go Junk: Shed Demolition ↗LoadUp shed removal, Washington DC ↗
Do I need a permit?Washington 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 full teardown is a raze permit
DOB says the property owner or contractor must get a raze permit before razing, and that it applies when nothing is left but a party wall or foundation. Partial work, like stripping a shed's siding, is a separate demolition permit. The raze fee is the structure's volume in cubic feet times 0.02. DOB emails clearance letters for Pepco, Verizon, Washington Gas, DC Water, DOEE asbestos and soil erosion, DC Health vector control and historic preservation, and won't issue the permit before the 30-day notice period ends. Razing first can bring significant fines.
DC Department of Buildings: Get a Raze Permit ↗DC Department of Buildings: Demolition Permit ↗
The 50-square-foot rule is for putting a shed up
DC lets you build one garden storage shed of 50 square feet or less and under 10 feet tall without a building permit, if it serves a house and is the only exempt shed on the lot. Sheds and playhouses over 50 square feet need a permit. The exemption doesn't apply in historic districts, and DOB's list doesn't say it covers taking a shed down.
Capped lines and bare ground need their own sign-offs
Capping a water or sewer line to a shed takes a supplemental plumbing permit pulled by a DC-licensed plumber. If pulling the slab or footings disturbs 50 square feet or more of soil, DOB says you must file an erosion and sediment control plan with DOEE.
Call Miss Utility before pulling footings
Miss Utility is the one-call center for DC. Contact it at least 96 hours, and no more than 10 days, before digging out piers, posts or a slab, or before demolition.
Can I dispose of it myself?City pickup rules, drop-off options and fees for shed debris.
Will DC pick up shed debris?
No. DPW collects bulky items by appointment from single-family homes and buildings with three or fewer units, up to seven items per appointment, booked through 311. Its page says renovation materials, including construction and demolition materials, bricks and concrete, are not accepted. Buildings with four or more units must hire a private, licensed hauler for bulk items. A shed's contents, like old furniture or a playhouse, can go to bulk pickup or Fort Totten; the shed itself needs a hauler or a C&D facility.
DPW: Bulk Trash Collection ↗DPW: Fort Totten 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 ↗
Brandywine Sheriff Road Transfer Station
5800 Sheriff Road, Fairmount Heights, MD 20743
Private transfer station open to customers with construction and demolition debris only. It accepts non-hazardous construction materials, rubble, dirt, concrete, asphalt, roofing and plasterboard. It refuses household garbage, appliances, tires, chain link fence, creosote timbers and hazardous materials.
Fees: Not published.
Before you go: Open Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Staff won't help unload, loads must be untarped before the scale, and rejected items go back on your truck. Call 301-925-8100 for prices.
Fort Totten Transfer Station (DPW)
4900 John McCormack Road NE, Washington, DC 20011
City transfer station with a drop-off for District residents' bulk items, trash, recycling and yard waste, including playhouses, disassembled swing sets and furniture. It does not accept construction and demolition materials, roofing, concrete, bricks, drywall, asbestos or creosote-treated lumber, and waste must come from inside DC.
Fees: No fee is listed on the Fort Totten page. DPW's transfer station FAQ says there is no charge for District residents dropping off their unwanted personal property.
Before you go: Resident drop-off is Tuesday to Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring a DC driver's license or other proof of DC residency. Cars, SUVs, and pickups and vans under 14 feet only; no trailers or business vehicles.
DPW: Fort Totten Transfer Station ↗DPW: Fort Totten drop-off rules (PDF) ↗DPW: Transfer station FAQ (PDF) ↗
WM Northeast Transfer
2160 Queens Chapel Road NE, Washington, DC 20018
WM transfer station that accepts non-hazardous construction and demolition debris and municipal solid waste from account holders. It has no residential drop-off and no hand-unloading, so it serves haulers rather than homeowners.
Fees: Not published; payment is by credit account.
Before you go: Open Monday to Friday 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 6 a.m. to noon. Homeowners should use a hauler or the Sheriff Road station instead.
What else should I know in Washington?Local notes, and the photos that set the price.
No franchise hauler, but DC haulers register with DPW
No DC page read gives one company the sole right to haul demolition debris. DPW does require every solid waste collector working in the District to register and report tonnage each year, at $50 per company and $50 per collection vehicle. Collectors that haul only construction and demolition waste are outside that registration. Haulers who use DPW's transfer stations must be licensed and certified and pay by the ton. Ask any crew how it is registered and where your shed will be dumped.
DPW: Solid Waste Collector Registration and Reporting ↗DPW: Solid Waste Collector Registration Guide (PDF) ↗DPW: Fort Totten Transfer Station ↗
Fort Totten takes the contents, not the shed
DC residents can drop off bulk items at the Fort Totten Transfer Station, 4900 John McCormack Road NE, Tuesday to Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Its list includes playhouses and disassembled swing sets, but it turns away construction and demolition materials, roofing, concrete and creosote-treated lumber. Bring a DC license or ID and come in a car, SUV, or a pickup or van under 14 feet. Businesses must use a commercial hauler.
DPW: Fort Totten Transfer Station ↗DPW: Fort Totten drop-off rules (PDF) ↗
Every raze clears the Historic Preservation Office
DC sends all raze permit applications to the Historic Preservation Office, historic or not. For a non-historic property, HPO usually holds the application for the ANC notice period, which DC says is about 45 days. For a property in a historic district, a raze is typically referred to the Historic Preservation Review Board and the Mayor's Agent. A building that does not contribute to the district's character is cleared. Many Capitol Hill, Georgetown and Dupont Circle homes sit in historic districts, so check your address before booking.
DC Historic Preservation Office: Raze Permits ↗DC Historic Preservation Office: Preservation Review of Raze Applications ↗DC Historic Preservation Office: Public Review of Raze Permit Applications ↗
Doors, windows and good lumber can be reused
Community Forklift, a nonprofit reuse warehouse at 4671 Tanglewood Drive in Edmonston, Maryland, just over the DC line, takes donated building materials in good shape and offers a limited free pickup for deconstruction projects. A sound shed's door, windows or hardware may be worth a call at (301) 985-5180.
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
Three companies publish a shed price for DC. Junk Guys DC lists $200 to $400 flat for shed demolition and removal. DMV Go Junk charges $10 a square foot, so a 6×8 shed is $480 and a 10×12 is $1,200. LoadUp shows $94 to $1,559, set when you book. 123JUNK and College HUNKS price by truck space; Reliable Hauling quotes each job. None says its price covers a DOB raze permit.
DMV Go Junk ↗
From $4806×8 shed $480; 8×10 or 10×12 $800 to $1,200; 12×16 or 12×20 $1,920 to $2,400; 20×20 or larger by quote. Breaking up and hauling a concrete slab adds $300 to $800 or more. The same page's opening summary lists a 10×12 at $1,200.
Junk Guys DC ↗
$200–$400The specialty services page lists shed demolition and removal at a $200 to $400 flat rate; its pricing page lists shed demolition from $200.
LoadUp ↗
$94–$1,559The shed page gives a $94 to $1,559 range that depends on size, condition, location and permits. The total 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 9, 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 Washington, DC?
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 Washington. Give them a call. We’re confident you’ll come back to us.
Removal company
123JUNK
Regional junk removal company whose crews tear down and haul away backyard sheds.
Ask for a priceGeneral junk-load pricingVisit company ↗Call (866) 616-9924
Service & price details
Northern Virginia, Washington, DC and Maryland
It donates usable tools, recycles what it can and disposes of the rest. Offices in Northern Virginia, Maryland and the District.
No shed price is published. It gives a ballpark by phone and confirms on site, pricing by the space the load takes in its truck plus any special handling.
Junk removal franchise
College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving
Junk removal and moving franchise that lists storage sheds among the items it hauls.
Ask for a priceGeneral junk-load pricingVisit company ↗Call 202-499-6300
Service & price details
Washington, DC area and nearby Maryland, from a Rockville, MD base
Its local page lists storage sheds, renovation debris and scrap metal among items it takes, and quotes by truckload size.
No shed price is published. The local page gives $99 to $699 as example ranges for general junk loads, based on truckload size.
Removal company
DMV Go Junk
Northern Virginia junk removal company that prices shed demolition and haul-away by shed size.
From $480Published shed priceVisit company ↗Call (703) 828-7824
Service & price details
Northern Virginia, DC and Maryland, with shed sections for Arlington and Alexandria
It says size-based prices include full demolition, hauling and disposal, with extra charges only for a concrete slab, utility connections or unusual complications. It asks for 2 to 3 photos by text to quote.
6×8 shed $480; 8×10 or 10×12 $800 to $1,200; 12×16 or 12×20 $1,920 to $2,400; 20×20 or larger by quote. Breaking up and hauling a concrete slab adds $300 to $800 or more. The same page's opening summary lists a 10×12 at $1,200.
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Removal company
Junk Guys DC
Locally owned DC junk removal company with a flat-rate shed demolition and removal service.
$200–$400Published shed priceVisit company ↗Call (202) 702-6891
Service & price details
Washington, DC metro area, from a Northeast DC base
Its specialty services page lists complete demolition, foundation removal, wood recycling and site cleanup as part of shed demolition and removal.
The specialty services page lists shed demolition and removal at a $200 to $400 flat rate; its pricing page lists shed demolition from $200.
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
Washington, DC and nearby areas
It says some light disassembly may be needed depending on the foundation, structure and size, and asks for photos of the shed by text first.
The shed page gives a $94 to $1,559 range that depends on size, condition, location and permits. The total is shown when you book, and it's lower for a shed that's already taken apart.
Removal company
Reliable Hauling & Junk Removal
Locally owned junk removal company that removes sheds, decks, fences and gazebos.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call 703-867-5953
Service & price details
Arlington, Fairfax and Alexandria, VA, on to Montgomery County, MD and Washington, DC
Locally owned and in business since 2004, with a 22207 ZIP address. Open Monday to Saturday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Quotes start from photos or video sent through its form.
No shed price is published; it gives free quotes.
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 DC?
Shed Gone prices each shed from your photos, with teardown, haul-away and cleanup included. Among other companies, Junk Guys DC lists shed demolition at $200 to $400 flat. DMV Go Junk charges $10 a square foot for empty wood or metal sheds and quotes slabs, wiring and block sheds on site. 123JUNK and College HUNKS price by the space your load takes in the truck; College HUNKS lists $99 to $699 for general DC junk loads.
Junk Guys DC: Specialty Services ↗DMV Go Junk: Shed Demolition ↗123JUNK: How We Price ↗College HUNKS: Washington DC ↗
Where can I take shed debris myself?
Brandywine Sand and Gravel's Sheriff Road Transfer Station, at 5800 Sheriff Road in Fairmount Heights, Maryland, just past DC's eastern edge, takes construction and demolition debris, including roofing, concrete and rubble. It refuses creosote timbers, chain link fence and household trash, and staff won't help unload. It's open weekdays 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.; prices aren't posted, so call 301-925-8100.
What if the shed's siding or roof might contain asbestos?
DOEE's asbestos permit program excludes houses and other buildings with four or fewer units, but its sign-off is still one of the raze clearance letters, so ask DOEE at (202) 535-2600 before a raze. Fort Totten won't take asbestos, and DPW's list puts it with construction and demolition waste.
DOEE: Asbestos Permitting ↗DC Department of Buildings: Get a Raze Permit ↗DPW: Fort Totten Transfer Station ↗
Why does a shed raze take so long?
DC requires notice of every raze application. The applicant posts a placard on the structure for 30 days, and DOB must give the Advisory Neighborhood Commission 30 working days' notice, usually about 45 days. DOB won't issue the permit before the notice period ends.
DC Historic Preservation Office: Public Review of Raze Permit Applications ↗DC Department of Buildings: Get a Raze Permit ↗
Can a crew just take the concrete slab too?
Some can. Junk Guys DC lists foundation removal in its flat shed price. DMV Go Junk removes the structure only and quotes slabs and footings separately. If the slab work disturbs 50 square feet or more of ground, DOB's raze rules call for an erosion and sediment control plan with DOEE.
Junk Guys DC: Specialty Services ↗DMV Go Junk: Shed Demolition ↗DC Department of Buildings: Get a Raze Permit ↗
Who applies for the raze permit?
DOB says the property owner or the contractor gets it, through an Access DC account. None of the companies listed here says it files DC raze permits, so settle who applies, who collects the utility sign-offs and who pays the fee before you book.
Sources behind this guide
Reviewed October 9, 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 17 research sources
- DC Department of Buildings: How to Get a Permit ↗
- DC Department of Buildings: Get a Raze Permit ↗
- DC Department of Buildings: Demolition Permit ↗
- DC Historic Preservation Office: Raze Permits ↗
- DC Historic Preservation Office: Preservation Review of Raze Applications ↗
- DC Historic Preservation Office: Public Review of Raze Permit Applications ↗
- DOEE: Asbestos Permitting ↗
- DPW: Bulk Trash Collection ↗
- DPW: Fort Totten Transfer Station ↗
- DPW: Fort Totten drop-off rules (PDF) ↗
- DPW: Transfer station FAQ (PDF) ↗
- DPW: Solid Waste Collector Registration and Reporting ↗
- DPW: Solid Waste Collector Registration Guide (PDF) ↗
- Brandywine Sand and Gravel: Sheriff Road Transfer Station ↗
- WM: Northeast Transfer ↗
- Community Forklift: Donate Materials ↗
- Miss Utility: Homeowner information ↗