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SHED DEMOLITION & REMOVAL
Shed removal
in Council Bluffs, IA.
Shed Gone takes down and hauls away sheds in Council Bluffs, whether you live near Lake Manawa or by Bayliss Park, and cleans up after the last load.
Sources checked October 17, 2026 · How we research
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SHED REMOVAL IN COUNCIL BLUFFS
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 Council Bluffs 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 Council Bluffs 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 Council Bluffs asks for before a shed comes down, what city pickup will take, and where you can drop off the debris yourself.
Council Bluffs rules at a glance
Demolition permit
Yes. City code requires a demolition permit for any building or structure. The fee is $50 per accessory structure. Apply through the Building Division's Customer Portal or call (712) 890-5276.
Council Bluffs Municipal Code ch. 13.05: Demolition of Buildings and Structures ↗Council Bluffs Building Division fees ↗Council Bluffs Building Division ↗
City pickup
No. Curbside bulky pickup excludes construction and demolition debris, and the garbage cart can't hold construction material or concrete. The city's Recycling Center takes it by weight.
Council Bluffs appliance and bulky waste collection ↗Council Bluffs garbage and yard waste collection ↗Council Bluffs Recycling Center: Construction Debris ↗
Haul it yourself
Council Bluffs Recycling Center. $75 per ton for regular construction debris, $40 per ton for clean concrete or unpainted, untreated lumber, prorated, with a $10 minimum per load. Payment is due at drop-off.
3 drop-off options →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 shed in Pottawattamie County. Fuzed Enterprises quotes from photos. Dumping it yourself at the Recycling Center costs $75 a ton for mixed debris.
LoadUp: Council Bluffs Shed Removal ↗Fuzed Enterprises demolition ↗Council Bluffs Recycling Center: Construction Debris ↗
Do I need a permit?Council Bluffs 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 ↗
What the demolition permit asks
Code chapter 13.05 applies to every building or structure. The permit is good for six months, and the job must be finished and the ground leveled within 10 calendar days of starting unless the building official extends it. The structure must be fenced whenever it is left unattended, and utilities must be ended at the property line and inspected.
Council Bluffs Municipal Code ch. 13.05: Demolition of Buildings and Structures ↗
When an owner can do it without a license
A property owner may tear down a structure on their own lot without a demolition license if the distance from its foundation to the property line is greater than its floor-to-ceiling height. Anyone hired to do it must hold a city contractor license.
Council Bluffs Municipal Code ch. 13.05: Demolition of Buildings and Structures ↗
Wiring and digging
The Building Division issues electrical and excavation permits and inspects utility work. Iowa One Call (811) has a default 48-hour start time before digging, which applies when you pull posts or break out footings.
Can I dispose of it myself?City pickup rules, drop-off options and fees for shed debris.
Will Council Bluffs pick up shed debris?
No. Each household gets two curbside bulky pickups a year through Waste Connections ((712) 890-5549), but the city says bulky waste does not include construction and demolition debris. The weekly garbage cart can't take bricks, concrete or construction material either. Take shed debris to the Recycling Center or hire a permitted hauler.
Council Bluffs appliance and bulky waste collection ↗Council Bluffs garbage and yard waste 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 ↗
Council Bluffs Recycling Center
4441 Gifford Rd, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
City-run drop-off that takes construction debris: concrete, drywall, insulation, metal, shingles and metal roofing, and treated or untreated wood. It also takes scrap metal and household hazardous waste. It is not a landfill and refuses asbestos materials, dirt and fire-damaged materials.
Fees: $75 per ton for regular construction debris, $40 per ton for clean concrete or unpainted, untreated lumber, prorated, with a $10 minimum per load. Payment is due at drop-off.
Before you go: Open Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. City code lets it limit use to city residents, so bring proof of address. Call (712) 890-5454.
Council Bluffs Recycling Center: Construction Debris ↗Council Bluffs Recycling Center ↗Council Bluffs Municipal Code ch. 4.12: Solid Waste Collection and Disposal ↗
River City Transfer (WM)
6030 S. 60th Street, Omaha, NE 68117
WM transfer station that lists construction and demolition debris and municipal solid waste as accepted; it takes no hazardous waste. Staff may refuse any item, and it asks customers to confirm acceptable materials before hauling.
Fees: Not published. Credit or debit cards or a credit account; no cash.
Before you go: Easter to Thanksgiving: Monday–Friday 6 a.m.–4 p.m., Saturday 6 a.m.–1 p.m.; winter Saturdays 7 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Tarp every load, and wear a hard hat and safety vest if you unload. Call 402-889-8721 to confirm what it takes and the price.
WM Solutions: River City Transfer ↗Wasteline Omaha: Bulky Item Disposal ↗WOWT: Omaha recycling drop-off site closes (July 7, 2026) ↗
Scrap Central
2728 N. 85th Street, Omaha, NE 68134
Family-owned metal recycler serving the general public. It accepts all types of steel, aluminum, copper, brass and stainless, so a metal shed's panels and frame can go here. It doesn't say it takes wood or mixed debris.
Fees: Not published; it buys metal at its posted spreads.
Before you go: Open Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4:45 p.m. and Saturday 8–11:30 a.m. Call 402-393-6620 for current prices.
What else should I know in Council Bluffs?Local notes, and the photos that set the price.
Hauling debris for pay needs a city permit, and demolition needs a license
Council Bluffs has no exclusive hauler for demolition debris, but its code says only the city's contractor, permitted commercial haulers and owners cleaning up their own place (with unpaid help) may remove solid waste, which includes construction debris. A paid crew needs a commercial collection permit: vehicle inspection, $1 million liability insurance, and $40 per pickup or $75 per larger truck each year. The code also bars any contractor from demolishing a structure unless licensed with the city clerk as a demolition, general, building or residential contractor.
Council Bluffs Municipal Code ch. 4.12: Solid Waste Collection and Disposal ↗Council Bluffs Commercial Hauler Permits ↗Council Bluffs Municipal Code ch. 13.05: Demolition of Buildings and Structures ↗
The city runs its own debris drop-off
The Council Bluffs Recycling Center at 4441 Gifford Rd takes construction debris by weight: wood (treated or untreated), shingles, metal roofing, insulation and concrete. It charges $75 a ton for mixed debris and $40 a ton for clean concrete or unpainted, untreated lumber, with a $10 minimum. It is not a landfill and refuses asbestos and dirt.
Council Bluffs Recycling Center: Construction Debris ↗Council Bluffs Recycling Center ↗
Historic districts need an alteration permit
On a landmark or in a historic district, city code requires an alteration permit from the Building Division before any removal or demolition that clearly changes the outside look and is visible from outside. A certificate of appropriateness comes from the preservation commission.
Council Bluffs Municipal Code Title 16: Historic Preservation ↗
Asbestos notices skip single homes
Iowa's asbestos notice rule covers 'facilities', which the state's form says excludes single-family homes and apartment buildings with four or fewer units. When a notice is required, it must be postmarked 10 working days ahead. The city's Recycling Center won't take asbestos materials, including asbestos roofing.
Iowa DNR asbestos notification of demolition and renovation form ↗Iowa DIAL asbestos demolition and renovation notification ↗Council Bluffs Recycling Center: Construction Debris ↗
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 shows $94 to $1,559 for a shed in Pottawattamie County, set when you book. Fuzed Enterprises quotes from photos. Shed Gone prices each shed from your photos.
LoadUp (Council Bluffs, IA) ↗
$94–$1,559Its shed page shows $94 to $1,559 for shed removal in Pottawattamie 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.
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 Council Bluffs, IA?
2 other companiesShed removal is what we do, and we think we’re the best at it. If you’d like to compare, here are 2 other companies whose own websites advertise shed removal in Council Bluffs. Give them a call. We’re confident you’ll come back to us.
Removal company
Fuzed Enterprises
Locally owned junk removal and demolition crew that tears down sheds, decks, fences and detached garages and hauls the debris.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call 402-709-1531
Service & price details
Omaha metro: Douglas, Sarpy and Pottawattamie counties, including Omaha, Bellevue, Papillion, La Vista and Council Bluffs
Its demolition page lists sheds and outbuildings, garages, decks, fences and concrete pads and steps among the structures it demolishes. It says debris removal is included in every demolition job and the site is left clean. It quotes from photos texted to its local number.
No shed price is published; it gives an upfront quote from photos or a description.
National booking platform
LoadUp (Council Bluffs, IA)
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
Pottawattamie County, Iowa, including Council Bluffs
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 Pottawattamie 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.
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 shed removal cost in Council Bluffs?
Shed Gone prices each shed from your photos, with teardown, haul-away and cleanup included. Among other companies serving Council Bluffs, LoadUp shows $94 to $1,559 for a shed in Pottawattamie County, lower if it's already taken apart. Fuzed Enterprises quotes from photos. The permit is $50 per accessory structure.
LoadUp: Council Bluffs Shed Removal ↗Fuzed Enterprises demolition ↗Council Bluffs Building Division fees ↗
How much does it cost to drop shed debris myself?
At the city Recycling Center it's $75 a ton for regular construction debris, which works out to $10 for every 260 pounds, with a $10 minimum per load. Clean concrete and unpainted, untreated lumber are $40 a ton. It's open weekdays 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Can I use an Omaha landfill or transfer station instead?
Possibly. WM's River City Transfer in Omaha lists construction and demolition debris as accepted, but it posts no prices and says nothing about loads from Iowa, so call 402-889-8721 first. City code says haulers of waste produced in Council Bluffs must use a disposal site approved by the city.
WM Solutions: River City Transfer ↗Council Bluffs Municipal Code ch. 4.12: Solid Waste Collection and Disposal ↗
What about the concrete pad?
Broken concrete goes to the Recycling Center at $40 a ton if it's clean, without much dirt or exposed rebar. City code also lets clean rubble such as concrete and block be used as fill on a site in the city with a proper permit.
Council Bluffs Recycling Center: Construction Debris ↗Council Bluffs Municipal Code ch. 4.12: Solid Waste Collection and Disposal ↗
Where does a metal shed go?
The Recycling Center lists scrap metal and metal roofing among what it accepts. Across the river, Scrap Central in Omaha buys steel and aluminum from the public; call 402-393-6620 for prices.
Council Bluffs Recycling Center ↗Council Bluffs Recycling Center: Construction Debris ↗Scrap Central: Information ↗
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 15 research sources
- Council Bluffs Municipal Code ch. 13.05: Demolition of Buildings and Structures ↗
- Council Bluffs Building Division fees ↗
- Council Bluffs Building Division ↗
- Council Bluffs Municipal Code ch. 4.12: Solid Waste Collection and Disposal ↗
- Council Bluffs Commercial Hauler Permits ↗
- Council Bluffs Municipal Code Title 16: Historic Preservation ↗
- Council Bluffs garbage and yard waste collection ↗
- Council Bluffs appliance and bulky waste collection ↗
- Council Bluffs Recycling Center ↗
- Council Bluffs Recycling Center: Construction Debris ↗
- Iowa DNR asbestos notification of demolition and renovation form ↗
- Iowa DIAL asbestos demolition and renovation notification ↗
- Iowa One Call ↗
- WM Solutions: River City Transfer ↗
- Scrap Central: Information ↗