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SHED DEMOLITION & REMOVAL
Shed removal
in Aurora, IL.
Shed Gone takes down sheds across Aurora, Illinois, on both sides of the Fox River, and hauls every piece away.
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SHED REMOVAL IN AURORA
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 Aurora 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 Aurora 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 Aurora asks for before a shed comes down, what city pickup will take, and where you can drop off the debris yourself.
Aurora rules at a glance
Demolition permit
Not confirmed. Aurora's fee schedule lists an accessory-structure demolition permit, but its code waives permits for jobs under $1,500 in materials and labor at the building official's discretion. Call 630-256-3130.
City of Aurora 2026 building permit fee schedule ↗Aurora Code of Ordinances, Chapter 12 (building code amendments) ↗City of Aurora: Permits ↗
City pickup
Partly. Small amounts of construction debris go out in bundles up to 2 by 4 feet and 50 pounds, each with a $2.75 sticker. A whole shed needs a Groot special pickup or a hauler.
City of Aurora: Special Garbage Items ↗City of Aurora: Collection Guidelines ↗
Haul it yourself
Aurora Recycling Center (ARC). Not published; the County says to call for the tipping fee.
4 drop-off options →What it costs
Shed Gone: a price from your photos, with teardown, haul-away and cleanup included.
Others here: Junk Nurse publishes $500 to $900 for a basic 8x10 to 10x12 wood shed. LoadUp shows $94 to $1,559 for Kane County. Others price by truck space or quote.
Junk Nurse: Shed Removal Aurora IL ↗LoadUp: Aurora, IL Shed Removal ↗
Do I need a permit?Aurora 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 ↗
No shed line in Aurora's permit-exempt list
Aurora rewrote the residential code's work-exempt list. It drops the usual small accessory building line and instead says permits aren't required where, in the building official's opinion, materials cost under $750 or materials plus labor cost under $1,500. Its permits page says new and replacement sheds need a permit and that homeowners doing work must apply too. Nothing says whether a shed teardown alone is exempt.
Aurora Code of Ordinances, Chapter 12 (building code amendments) ↗City of Aurora: Permits ↗
Fee and paperwork if a permit is needed
The 2026 fee schedule lists 'Demo accessory struct.' at a $28 application fee, a $31 minimum inspection fee, a $28 minimum plan review fee and no certificate fee, or $87 in listed minimums. The demolition application covers complete and selective demolition and asks whether electrical, water, sewer or gas service is being removed. Apply online through e-TRAKiT.
City of Aurora 2026 building permit fee schedule ↗City of Aurora demolition permit application ↗
Homeowners or registered contractors
All contractors must meet Aurora's licensing requirements before a permit is issued. An owner of an owner-occupied home who will stay at least 6 months can sign a Homeowner Liability Waiver instead, but any electrical work over $500 needs a licensed electrical contractor.
Digging out posts or piers
Outside Chicago, Illinois dig requests go to JULIE. Call 811 or (800) 892-0123, or submit a request online, before pulling concrete piers or ground anchors.
Can I dispose of it myself?City pickup rules, drop-off options and fees for shed debris.
Will Aurora pick up shed debris?
Only in small amounts. Aurora's hauler, Groot, takes construction debris that doesn't fit in a cart if it is tied in bundles no more than 2 feet across, 4 feet long and 50 pounds, with a sticker on each bundle. Stickers cost $2.75 at City Hall, the Customer Service Center and most grocery and hardware stores. Groot says construction debris service is unlimited as long as each item is stickered. For a whole shed, Groot offers a special pickup or a temporary container with at least 24 hours' notice at 630-892-9294; no price is published.
City of Aurora: Special Garbage Items ↗City of Aurora: Collection Guidelines ↗Groot: City of Aurora residential garbage collection ↗
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 ↗
Aurora Recycling Center (ARC)
213 Mettel Rd., Aurora, IL 60505
Kane County's drop-off directory lists it as taking general construction and demolition debris: roofing shingles, treated and untreated wood, insulation, metals, concrete, brick, block, drywall and more. That covers most of a wood shed. The listing doesn't say whether homeowners can drop off small loads.
Fees: Not published; the County says to call for the tipping fee.
Before you go: Listed hours: Monday to Friday 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday 6 a.m. to noon. Call 847-776-1500 before you load the truck.
Heartland Recycling - Aurora CCDD
213 Mettel Rd., Aurora, IL 60505 (enter at Route 25 and Mettel Road)
A permitted clean construction and demolition debris site that takes brick, concrete and asphalt from construction projects. Concrete may not have protruding rebar, and painted brick or concrete needs an engineer's lead-paint certification (IEPA form LPC-667). It does not take wood or mixed debris.
Fees: Its posted price sheet lists concrete at $30 a load in the smallest vehicle class ('4-Wheeler'), $40 for a 6-wheeler and $50 for a semi-dump; a hard-to-handle fee may apply to oversized pieces.
Before you go: Open Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Saturday by appointment. Call 630-391-0022 to confirm current prices.
Heartland Recycling - Aurora CCDD: Brick, concrete and asphalt disposal ↗Heartland Recycling - Aurora CCDD: Price list ↗Kane County Recycles: Drop-off locations ↗
LRS West Chicago
1655 Powis Rd., West Chicago, IL 60185
Kane County lists it as a drop-off for general construction and demolition debris, including roofing shingles, treated and untreated wood, non-asbestos insulation, metals, concrete, brick and drywall.
Fees: Not published; call for the tipping fee.
Before you go: Call 630-377-7000. Kane County lists weekday hours from 5 a.m. and Saturday hours from 5 to 11:30 a.m.
Kane County Recycles: Drop-off Locations ↗Kane County Recycles: Construction or Demolition Debris ↗
All American Recycling
1137 Mitchell Rd., Aurora, IL 60505
Scrap metal yard that Kane County lists for iron, steel, aluminum, copper and other metals. It does not take refrigerant appliances, propane tanks or items with liquid fuel.
Fees: Not published; scrap yards usually pay by weight, so call for current prices.
Before you go: Open weekdays 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call 630-844-6900.
What else should I know in Aurora?Local notes, and the photos that set the price.
Historic and FoxWalk properties always need a permit
Aurora says any exterior work on a historic property or in the FoxWalk District always requires a permit, and its building code adds that a certificate of appropriateness may be required there even when a permit isn't. Check before tearing down an old outbuilding on one of these properties.
City of Aurora: Permits ↗Aurora Code of Ordinances, Chapter 12 (building code amendments) ↗
Free neighborhood clean-up days take wood and metal
Aldermen schedule Saturday neighborhood clean-up days with Groot. Residents can drop off scrap metal, wood and material left over from home remodeling projects free of charge. Concrete, dirt, gravel, paints and other liquids are not allowed. Call the Aldermen's Office at 630-256-3020 to ask about one in your ward.
Shed chemicals can't go to the curb
Aurora's hauler won't collect household hazardous materials such as motor oil, oil-based paint, pesticides, fertilizers and solvents at the curb. Empty those out of the shed before the crew arrives and keep them out of the debris pile.
Water and sewer lines go through Fox Metro
If a shed had a water line or a sewer connection, Aurora's demolition application says disconnection of City water or sewer service must be coordinated and inspected by Fox Metro, following the City's Engineering Disconnect Detail.
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
Junk Nurse publishes shed prices for Aurora: $250 to $450 for a small resin shed, $400 to $700 for a mid-size metal shed, $500 to $900 for a basic 8x10 to 10x12 wood shed and $800 to $1,400 for a 12x16. LoadUp shows $94 to $1,559 for Kane County and sets the price when you book. Swift Waste and College HUNKS price by truckload, and Junk In The Truck quotes each job. None of these prices says it includes a city permit.
Junk Nurse ↗
$250–$1,400Published ranges: small resin shed $250–$450; medium metal shed $400–$700; basic wood shed 8x10 to 10x12 $500–$900; 12x16 wood shed $800–$1,400. Most jobs are quoted on site.
LoadUp ↗
$94–$1,559The shed page gives a $94 to $1,559 range. The real price is shown when you book online, and it's lower for a shed that's already taken apart. Its national shed page says removal typically starts around $1,555; its local pages say an already-disassembled shed costs less.
These are the other companies’ own advertised prices, checked October 8, 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 Aurora, IL?
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 Aurora. Give them a call. We’re confident you’ll come back to us.
Junk removal franchise
College HUNKS Hauling Junk
Junk removal franchise that lists storage sheds among the items it hauls away.
Ask for a priceGeneral junk-load pricingVisit company ↗Call 630-256-8191
Service & price details
Naperville, Aurora, Bolingbrook and nearby towns
Its local page doesn't describe tear-down, slab work or what's included for a shed. Ask whether the crew takes the shed apart or only hauls the pieces. Office at 1600 Shore Rd.
No shed price is published on the local page; junk jobs are quoted by the load.
Removal company
Junk in the Truck
Family-owned junk removal and dumpster rental company with a shed demolition and removal service.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call 630-689-6899
Service & price details
Naperville, Aurora, Joliet, Plainfield, Bolingbrook and other west and southwest suburbs
It says the crew handles shed pickup, demolition and removal, and also does shed cleanouts when the building is staying. Office at 4485 IL-71, Oswego.
No shed price is published; it advertises upfront pricing after an estimate.
Removal company
Junk Nurse
Local junk removal company that takes down and hauls wooden, metal and plastic sheds, playhouses and small outbuildings.
$250–$1,400Published shed priceVisit company ↗Call (630) 294-1340
Service & price details
Aurora, North Aurora, Naperville, Batavia, Geneva, St. Charles, Sugar Grove, Montgomery, Oswego and Warrenville
Partial demolition and haul-out are included. Contents are priced separately. It handles free-standing sheds up to about 12x16 and refers poured foundations and larger structures to other contractors.
Published ranges: small resin shed $250–$450; medium metal shed $400–$700; basic wood shed 8x10 to 10x12 $500–$900; 12x16 wood shed $800–$1,400. Most jobs are quoted on site.
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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
Aurora, Montgomery, North Aurora, Oswego, Batavia and Kane County
It says some light disassembly may be needed depending on the foundation and size, and asks for photos ahead of time.
The shed page gives a $94 to $1,559 range. The real price is shown when you book online, and it's lower for a shed that's already taken apart. Its national shed page says removal typically starts around $1,555; its local pages say an already-disassembled shed costs less.
Removal company
Swift Waste Solutions
Junk removal and light demolition company that dismantles and removes old sheds.
From $275General junk-load pricingVisit company ↗Call 773-556-0920
Service & price details
Chicago and suburbs including Naperville, Aurora and Joliet
It says shed demolition includes debris loading and disposal. The final price is confirmed on site before work starts.
Truckload prices run from $275 for a quarter truck to $749 for a full truck, including labor, loading and disposal. These are not shed-specific.
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.
Where can I drop off shed debris myself?
Kane County lists the Aurora Recycling Center at 213 Mettel Rd. for mixed construction debris, including shingles, treated wood, metal and concrete. LRS in West Chicago takes the same kinds of debris. Neither publishes a tipping fee, so call first.
Where does a metal shed go?
Scrap yards take steel and aluminum panels. Kane County lists All American Recycling at 1137 Mitchell Rd. in Aurora, which takes iron, steel and aluminum. Call for prices.
Who takes the slab?
Junk Nurse says a poured concrete foundation may need a separate contractor with a concrete saw and breaker. Broken concrete without rebar can go to Heartland Recycling's clean-fill site at 213 Mettel Rd.
Junk Nurse: Shed Removal Aurora IL ↗Kane County Recycles: Drop-off Locations ↗
Do I need a permit for a dumpster?
Only if it sits in the street or another public right-of-way. Aurora's demolition application says a dumpster set in the public right-of-way needs a dumpster permit. One in your driveway doesn't.
What do the published shed prices leave out?
Shed Gone prices each shed from your photos, with teardown, haul-away and cleanup included. Junk Nurse prices clearing the contents separately and quotes most shed jobs on site. LoadUp says some light disassembly may be needed and lowers the price for a shed that's already taken apart. Ask any company whether the floor and base are included.
Junk Nurse: Shed Removal Aurora IL ↗LoadUp: Aurora, IL Shed Removal ↗
Sources behind this guide
Reviewed October 8, 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 11 research sources
- Aurora Code of Ordinances, Chapter 12 (building code amendments) ↗
- City of Aurora: Permits ↗
- City of Aurora 2026 building permit fee schedule ↗
- City of Aurora demolition permit application ↗
- City of Aurora: Special Garbage Items ↗
- City of Aurora: Collection Guidelines ↗
- Groot: City of Aurora residential garbage collection ↗
- City of Aurora: Neighborhood Clean-Up Days ↗
- Kane County Recycles: Drop-off Locations ↗
- Kane County Recycles: Construction or Demolition Debris ↗
- JULIE (Illinois 811) ↗