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SHED DEMOLITION & REMOVAL
Shed removal
in Louisville, KY.
Shed Gone dismantles worn-out sheds in Louisville backyards, from Crescent Hill to Fern Creek, and leaves nothing behind but a clean patch of yard.
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SHED REMOVAL IN LOUISVILLE
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 Louisville 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 Louisville 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 Louisville asks for before a shed comes down, what city pickup will take, and where you can drop off the debris yourself.
Louisville rules at a glance
Demolition permit
Yes. Metro Code requires a wrecking permit to demolish or remove any building or structure. The fee is $75 for the first 1,000 square feet; owners doing their own teardown also post a $500 bond.
Louisville Metro Code §150.006: Wrecking ↗Louisville Metro Construction Review: Wrecking Permit ↗Louisville Metro Construction Review: Permit Fees ↗
City pickup
No. Metro bans construction and demolition debris from garbage and Large Item Pickup. Lumber can go to the Waste Reduction Center, where a pickup load costs $60.
Louisville Metro Public Works: Junk and Bulk Trash Disposal ↗Louisville Metro Public Works: Waste Reduction Center ↗
Haul it yourself
Waste Reduction Center (Louisville Metro). Pickup, van, box truck or trailer up to 10 ft: $60. Pickup with a trailer up to 10 ft, or a dump truck or flatbed up to 16 ft: $120. Over 16 ft: $285. Debit or credit card only.
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 Jefferson County. Haulaway lists $99 to $800 and 502 Junk Dept. $150 to $695 by truck volume; Junk This Demo That starts demolition at $90.
LoadUp: Louisville Shed Removal ↗Haulaway Junk Removal: Pricing ↗502 Junk Dept.: Pricing ↗Junk This Demo That: Demolition Service in Louisville, KY ↗
Do I need a permit?Louisville 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 wrecking permit for any shed teardown
Metro Code §150.006 says anyone who intends to demolish or remove a building or structure must first get the required permits. No size exemption for sheds is published. The steps: post a Notice of Intent to Demolish sign facing the street ($10 at the cashier, or print your own at 11 by 17 inches in color), photograph all four sides, notify adjacent owners in writing, submit a site plan and a notarized Affidavit of Assurances. Construction Review: (502) 574-3321.
Louisville Metro Code §150.006: Wrecking ↗Louisville Metro Construction Review: Wrecking Permit ↗Louisville Metro Construction Review: Permit Fees ↗
Owner permit or a hired crew
An owner can pull a Type C permit for a structure no more than one story, 25 feet tall and 1,500 square feet. It costs $75 for the first 1,000 square feet, plus a $500 cash or certified-check bond that is returned if the site is cleared, regraded and seeded within 60 days. The Director may waive the bond for structures without a basement. Type C is only for owners; a licensed wrecking contractor's permit is processed as Type A, and a Type A contractor must carry a $10,000 bond and insurance.
Louisville Metro Construction Review: Permit Fees ↗Louisville Metro Construction Review: Wrecking Permit ↗Louisville Metro Construction Review: Information for Wrecking Contractors ↗
Utility releases come first
The permit isn't issued until utilities with service connections confirm they've been removed. The wrecking form lists sign-offs from MSD, Louisville Water, LG&E and AT&T. Air Pollution Control's sign-off is not needed when the owner is wrecking or for a garage.
Louisville Metro Code §150.006: Wrecking ↗Louisville Metro Construction Review: Wrecking Permit ↗
Asbestos
APCD says a permit and a licensed contractor are required to remove asbestos from any structure other than a private residence or an apartment building with four or fewer units. Its demolition form warns that asbestos must be removed before most demolitions. Old cement siding or felt roofing is worth testing before teardown; APCD: (502) 574-6000.
Louisville Metro APCD: Louisville's Asbestos Program ↗Louisville Metro APCD: Demolition Notification Form (PDF) ↗Louisville Metro Construction Review: Wrecking Permit ↗
Can I dispose of it myself?City pickup rules, drop-off options and fees for shed debris.
Will Louisville pick up shed debris?
No. Metro says construction and demolition debris are banned by ordinance from garbage and Large Item Pickup, and crews will mark the material and leave a notice. Large Item Pickup, by appointment in the Urban Services District, takes up to four whole items and won't collect a pile of lumber. Metro points lumber, drywall and flooring to the Waste Reduction Center, where fees apply.
Louisville Metro Public Works: Junk and Bulk Trash Disposal ↗
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 ↗
Waste Reduction Center (Louisville Metro)
636 Meriwether Ave, Louisville, KY 40217 (entrance on Bland Street)
Metro drop-off for Jefferson County residents and businesses. It charges for loads of construction materials. It does not accept shingles, concrete, brick, mulch or dirt.
Fees: Pickup, van, box truck or trailer up to 10 ft: $60. Pickup with a trailer up to 10 ft, or a dump truck or flatbed up to 16 ft: $120. Over 16 ft: $285. Debit or credit card only.
Before you go: Open Tuesday to Friday 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m., and Saturday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Trucks with trailers must arrive at least 15 minutes before closing.
Louisville Metro Public Works: Waste Reduction Center ↗Louisville Metro Public Works: Junk and Bulk Trash Disposal ↗
Outer Loop Recycling & Disposal Facility (WM)
2673 Outer Loop, Louisville, KY 40219
WM's regional landfill. It lists construction and demolition debris and municipal solid waste among accepted materials and does not take hazardous waste. Metro's Waste Reduction Center says it takes brick.
Fees: Not published. It takes check, credit or debit cards and credit accounts.
Before you go: Open Monday to Friday 5:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed weekends; it stops taking retail loads an hour before closing. Call (502) 966-0272 for rates.
WM Solutions: Outer Loop RDF ↗Louisville Metro Public Works: Waste Reduction Center ↗
Haz Bin (Louisville Metro)
7501 Grade Ln, Louisville, KY 40219
Free household hazardous waste drop-off for Jefferson County residents: oil-based paint, gasoline, stains, pesticides, small propane tanks and up to 25 lbs of asbestos floor tile. Not latex paint, business waste, or containers over 5 gallons or 40 lbs.
Fees: Free for residents.
Before you go: Open Tuesday to Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Keep chemicals out of trash bags.
Louisville Metro Public Works: Hazardous Materials Disposal (Haz Bin) ↗
What else should I know in Louisville?Local notes, and the photos that set the price.
Every paid hauler needs a Metro waste hauler license
Louisville has no exclusive hauler for demolition debris. But Metro Code §51.300 says any public or private waste hauler in the business of hauling waste in Jefferson County must hold a Metro Government Waste Hauler License from the Waste Management District, and §51.503 requires its vehicles to be registered. The District's application covers haulers of construction and demolition waste and costs $100 a year plus $10 per vehicle. Missing a required license brings a civil penalty of $100 to $500 a day. The rule is written for businesses, not owners hauling their own debris.
Louisville Metro Code Ch. 51: Solid Waste Management (PDF) ↗Louisville Metro Waste Management District: Solid Waste Licensing ↗Waste Management District: Application for License (PDF) ↗
Preservation and overlay districts get a closer look
Wrecking permits in a Landmarks or overlay district are reviewed by Urban Design staff. The listed districts include Old Louisville, Butchertown, Cherokee Triangle, Limerick, Clifton, West Main Street and Parkland. If staff find a building historically significant, the permit waits 30 days. Under Metro Code §150.110, an accessory building counts as historic only if it is over 600 square feet and 100 years old, so most sheds fall outside that hold.
Louisville Metro Construction Review: Wrecking Permit ↗Louisville Metro Code §150.110: Wrecking or demolition of historic buildings or structures ↗
Small cities and the Urban Services District
Jefferson County includes many small cities, and Construction Review says a project in one of them may need extra approvals from that city. Metro's Large Item Pickup only runs in the Urban Services District; elsewhere, residents use their private hauler, such as Republic, Rumpke or WM.
Louisville Metro Construction Review: Garage & Accessory Structure ↗Louisville Metro Public Works: Junk and Bulk Trash Disposal ↗Louisville Metro Public Works: Large Items ↗
Good boards can go to Habitat ReStore
Metro points residents to Habitat ReStore, which takes building materials, before throwing usable items away. Sound doors, windows or lumber from a shed may qualify; check the ReStore's list first.
Louisville Metro Public Works: Junk and Bulk Trash Disposal ↗
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
Only LoadUp publishes a shed price range here: $94 to $1,559 for a shed in Jefferson County, set when you book. Haulaway lists $99 to $800 and 502 Junk Dept. lists $150 to $695 for general junk loads by truck volume. Junk This Demo That says residential demolition, which includes sheds, starts at $90. Junk King, JDog, Sgt Junk-It and Mattingly quote each job. None says its price includes Metro's wrecking permit.
LoadUp (Louisville, KY) ↗
$94–$1,559Its shed page shows $94 to $1,559 for shed removal in Jefferson County, depending on size, condition and type, and lower for a shed that's already taken apart. LoadUp books local independent haulers; 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 Louisville, KY?
8 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 Louisville. Give them a call. We’re confident you’ll come back to us.
Removal company
502 Junk Dept.
Locally owned junk removal and light demolition company that hand-dismantles wood and metal sheds.
Ask for a priceGeneral junk-load pricingVisit company ↗Call (502) 501-9299
Service & price details
The Louisville metro and Southern Indiana
Its shed page includes hand-disassembly, hauling all lumber, roofing and hardware, and a nail and screw sweep. Concrete pad removal is optional and priced separately. Owner Hunter Rowe; open seven days a week.
No shed price. Its pricing page lists volume tiers from a $150 minimum pickup to $695 for a full load, with a written on-site quote.
Removal company
Haulaway Junk Removal
Locally owned junk removal company that dismantles sheds, decks, fences and playsets and hauls the debris the same day.
Ask for a priceGeneral junk-load pricingVisit company ↗Call (502) 340-7359
Service & price details
Louisville and Jefferson County towns including Jeffersontown, St. Matthews, Middletown and Shively, plus Shelbyville and Shepherdsville, from 11001 Bluegrass Pkwy, Louisville
Its demolition page says the crew takes structures apart piece by piece, includes debris removal in the price, and cuts out concrete pads and footings. Owners Blake Ackerson and Brennin Scherpf.
No shed price. Its pricing page lists $99 to $800 by truck volume, with a possible surcharge for concrete, brick and roofing.
Junk removal franchise
JDog Junk Removal & Hauling (Southern Indiana & Louisville)
Army veteran-owned junk removal franchise that does light demolition of sheds, decks, fences and hot tubs.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call 502-509-1196
Service & price details
Louisville and Southern Indiana, from a base at 1400 Main St #195, Clarksville, IN
Its metro page says the crew takes sheds down and hauls the debris, and that its light demo is not house tear-downs.
No shed price is published; it gives quotes from photos.
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Junk removal franchise
Junk King Louisville
Locally owned junk removal franchise that lists shed demolition among its regular jobs.
Ask for a priceGeneral junk-load pricingVisit company ↗Call (502) 438-9019
Service & price details
Louisville and nearby communities, including Jeffersontown, Middletown, St. Matthews, Prospect, La Grange and Floyds Knobs, from 1504 Petunia Ave, Louisville
Its location page says hot tub removal, shed demolition and other large outdoor items are part of its regular work. The crew gives a firm price on site before loading.
No shed price is published. The page says pricing is based on how much truck space the items take, with no charges by the pound or item.
Removal company
Junk This Demo That
Locally owned junk removal and demolition company that tears down and hauls away sheds, decks, garages and fences.
From $90Job-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call 502-379-5825
Service & price details
Louisville Metro and nearby counties, from 1120 Tennessee Ave, Louisville
Its demolition page lists sheds under both residential demolition and exterior and light structural demolition, and says the crew hauls the debris and leaves the site clean.
No shed-specific price. Its demolition page says residential demolition, a category that lists sheds with kitchens, baths, walls and flooring, starts at $90.
National booking platform
LoadUp (Louisville, KY)
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
Jefferson County, Kentucky, including Louisville
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 Jefferson County, depending on size, condition and type, and lower for a shed that's already taken apart. LoadUp books local independent haulers; it does not say permits are included.
Removal company
Mattingly Junk Hauling
Local junk removal company that tears down wood, metal and plastic sheds and cleans up the site.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call (502) 619-2988
Service & price details
Jefferson and Bullitt counties and nearby towns, with service-area pages for Mt. Washington, Bardstown, Taylorsville and Shelbyville
Its shed page says the crew takes the shed apart, hauls it away and can tear out concrete slabs around it. Free estimates.
No shed price is published; it gives free estimates.
Removal company
Sgt Junk-It
Veteran-owned junk removal and light demolition company that knocks down sheds and hauls them off.
Ask for a priceGeneral junk-load pricingVisit company ↗Call 502-738-3888
Service & price details
Louisville and nearby towns, including Jeffersontown, Middletown, St. Matthews and Prospect, from 5619 Oldham Ct, Louisville
Its shed page says the crew dismantles and hauls away old sheds, decks and pools. In business since 2018.
No shed price. Its page says an average junk removal job usually falls between $300 and $500.
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 Louisville?
Shed Gone prices each shed from your photos, with teardown, haul-away and cleanup included. Among other companies, LoadUp shows $94 to $1,559 for a shed in Jefferson County, lower if it's already taken apart. Haulaway lists $99 to $800 by truck volume and says concrete, brick and roofing may cost extra. 502 Junk Dept. lists $150 to $695 by load and prices pad removal separately. Junk This Demo That says residential demolition starts at $90.
LoadUp: Louisville Shed Removal ↗Haulaway Junk Removal: Pricing ↗Haulaway Junk Removal: Shed, Deck & Fence Demolition ↗502 Junk Dept.: Pricing ↗502 Junk Dept.: Shed Demolition ↗Junk This Demo That: Demolition Service in Louisville, KY ↗
Where can I take shed debris myself?
The Waste Reduction Center at 636 Meriwether Ave. (enter on Bland Street) takes loads of construction materials from Jefferson County residents. A pickup or a trailer up to 10 feet is $60, and a pickup with a trailer is $120. It takes cards only. Hours are Tuesday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a lunch break, and Saturday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
What about shingles, concrete and brick?
The Waste Reduction Center won't take them. It sends shingles to 3402 Vogt Ave., says Innovative Crushing & Aggregate accepts concrete, and says the Outer Loop landfill takes brick. WM's Outer Loop site at 2673 Outer Loop lists construction and demolition debris; it doesn't post prices, so call (502) 966-0272.
Louisville Metro Public Works: Waste Reduction Center ↗WM Solutions: Outer Loop RDF ↗
Will the crew take the shed down or just haul it?
All seven companies listed here say they tear sheds down. 502 Junk Dept. takes sheds apart by hand and sweeps for nails. Haulaway includes cutting out concrete pads and footings, and Mattingly says it can tear out slabs around the shed. JDog calls its work light demo and says it doesn't tear down houses.
502 Junk Dept.: Shed Demolition ↗Haulaway Junk Removal: Shed, Deck & Fence Demolition ↗Mattingly Junk Hauling: Shed Removal ↗JDog Junk Removal & Hauling: Louisville Cleanouts & Junk Removal ↗
What do I do with paint, gas and chemicals from the shed?
Jefferson County residents can drop household hazardous waste at the Haz Bin, 7501 Grade Ln., free, Tuesday to Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. It takes oil-based paint, gasoline, stains, pesticides and small propane tanks, and up to 25 pounds of asbestos floor tile. It doesn't take latex paint; dry it out and put it in the trash.
Louisville Metro Public Works: Hazardous Materials Disposal (Haz Bin) ↗
Do I need to call 811 before pulling posts or footings?
Yes, if you're digging. Kentucky 811 says you need to contact 811 before you dig, no matter how big the job is.
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 17 research sources
- Louisville Metro Construction Review: Wrecking Permit ↗
- Louisville Metro Construction Review: Permit Fees ↗
- Louisville Metro Construction Review: Information for Wrecking Contractors ↗
- Louisville Metro Construction Review: Garage & Accessory Structure ↗
- Louisville Metro Code §150.006: Wrecking ↗
- Louisville Metro Code §150.110: Wrecking or demolition of historic buildings or structures ↗
- Louisville Metro Public Works: Junk and Bulk Trash Disposal ↗
- Louisville Metro Public Works: Large Items ↗
- Louisville Metro Public Works: Waste Reduction Center ↗
- Louisville Metro Public Works: Hazardous Materials Disposal (Haz Bin) ↗
- Louisville Metro Waste Management District: Solid Waste Licensing ↗
- Waste Management District: Application for License (PDF) ↗
- Louisville Metro Code Ch. 51: Solid Waste Management (PDF) ↗
- Louisville Metro APCD: Louisville's Asbestos Program ↗
- Louisville Metro APCD: Demolition Notification Form (PDF) ↗
- WM Solutions: Outer Loop RDF ↗
- Kentucky 811 ↗