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SHED DEMOLITION & REMOVAL
Shed removal
in Forest Hills, MI.
Shed Gone takes down old sheds across Forest Hills, from the lanes around Ada Village to the wooded streets off Cascade Road, and hauls every piece away.
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SHED REMOVAL IN FOREST HILLS
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 Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills asks for before a shed comes down, what city pickup will take, and where you can drop off the debris yourself.
Forest Hills rules at a glance
Demolition permit
Likely yes. Cascade Inspections, which issues permits for Ada and Cascade townships, says state code requires a permit to demolish a structure, with some exemptions. Fee not posted: 616-949-3765.
Cascade Inspections: More Information (Do I need a permit?) ↗Cascade Inspections: Communities ↗
City pickup
No. Forest Hills has no city service, and neither township runs trash pickup. Residents hire a private hauler; ask yours whether it takes shed debris.
Cascade Charter Township: Resident Resources ↗Kent County DPW: Resources for Waste Haulers ↗
Haul it yourself
North Kent Recycling & Waste Center (Kent County DPW). Same County rate sheet as South Kent: residents pay $30 to $60 per vehicle load for up to 1,400 lb, then a prorated per-ton charge. Scrap metal is free. Commercial haulers pay $53.64 a ton for construction and demolition debris. Rates effective October 1, 2026.
4 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 Kent County. College HUNKS and Junk Knights quote after seeing the shed.
Do I need a permit?Forest Hills 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 goes through Cascade Inspections
Cascade Charter Township's building department issues permits and does inspections for Ada Township and Grand Rapids Township under contract, as well as for Cascade itself. Its permit page says the Michigan Building Code requires a permit to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move or demolish a building or structure, and that Section 105.2 lists some exemptions. It doesn't say whether a small shed falls under one, and it posts no demolition fee.
Cascade Charter Township: Building Inspections ↗Cascade Inspections: More Information (Do I need a permit?) ↗
Ada permits start at Ada Township Hall
For an Ada address, the application goes first to Ada's Planning & Zoning Department for zoning sign-off, then to Cascade Township, which issues the permit. Fees are paid to Cascade when the permit is picked up. Cascade addresses apply at Cascade Township, 5920 Tahoe Dr. SE.
Ada Township: Building Inspections ↗Cascade Inspections: Communities ↗
Utilities made safe before a demolition permit
Cascade's demolition form asks the electric, gas, water and sewer providers to sign off that service is disconnected or made safe, and it goes in with the building permit application. A plain storage shed usually has none, but a shed with power or water does.
Cascade Inspections: Utility/Service Disconnect for Demolition (PDF) ↗Cascade Inspections: Building Inspection Forms, Fees and Permits ↗
Can I dispose of it myself?City pickup rules, drop-off options and fees for shed debris.
Will Forest Hills pick up shed debris?
No. There is no Forest Hills city service, and neither Ada nor Cascade Township runs trash pickup. Cascade says household waste is the homeowner's responsibility, and Kent County tells residents outside Grand Rapids to contact a private hauler. The townships don't say whether those haulers take shed lumber or shingles.
Cascade Charter Township: Resident Resources ↗Kent County DPW: Resources for Waste Haulers ↗
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 ↗
North Kent Recycling & Waste Center (Kent County DPW)
2908 Ten Mile Road, Rockford, MI 49341
Kent County transfer station that takes trash from residents and businesses and trucks it to a landfill. It also takes scrap metal for free. The County's guides send treated wood and shingles here or to South Kent for a vehicle-load fee. Asbestos is on the County's unacceptable-waste list.
Fees: Same County rate sheet as South Kent: residents pay $30 to $60 per vehicle load for up to 1,400 lb, then a prorated per-ton charge. Scrap metal is free. Commercial haulers pay $53.64 a ton for construction and demolition debris. Rates effective October 1, 2026.
Before you go: Open Monday to Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Late unloading costs $45 per 15 minutes. Questions: 616-632-7920.
Kent County DPW: North Kent Recycling & Waste Center ↗Kent County DPW: Solid Waste Disposal & Recycling Rates, effective Oct. 1, 2026 (PDF) ↗Kent County DPW: Pallets & Wood ↗Kent County DPW: Shingles ↗Kent County DPW: Appendix A, Unacceptable Waste (PDF) ↗
South Kent Recycling & Waste Center (Kent County DPW)
10300 South Kent Drive, Byron Center, MI 49315
Home of Kent County's only open, active municipal solid waste landfill. It takes trash drop-offs from residents and businesses, plus free scrap metal recycling. The County's guides send treated wood and shingles here or to North Kent for a vehicle-load fee, and take concrete that can't be reused here for free. Asbestos is on the County's unacceptable-waste list, and the County may reject any load.
Fees: Residents pay by vehicle load for up to 1,400 lb: $30 car trunk, $40 pickup, van or SUV, $40 trailer alone, $50 car and trailer, $60 truck and trailer, then a prorated per-ton charge. Scrap metal is free. Commercial haulers pay $53.64 a ton for construction and demolition debris. Rates effective October 1, 2026; cards add a convenience fee.
Before you go: Open Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Closing times are exact, and late unloading costs $45 per 15 minutes. Questions: 616-632-7920.
Kent County DPW: South Kent Recycling & Waste Center ↗Kent County DPW: Solid Waste Disposal & Recycling Rates, effective Oct. 1, 2026 (PDF) ↗Kent County DPW: Concrete, Asphalt & Aggregate ↗Kent County DPW: Pallets & Wood ↗Kent County DPW: Shingles ↗Kent County DPW: Appendix A, Unacceptable Waste (PDF) ↗
Full Circle Recycle (recycling aggregates)
3233 Broadmoor Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512 (second site: 740 Ann Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504)
Listed by Kent County as an outlet for concrete. The County says it accepts concrete, asphalt, clay, quartz, ceramic and porcelain items, stone and gravel, and no metal, rubber or plastic. That fits a broken-up shed slab or pier blocks, not lumber.
Fees: Not published on the County page.
Before you go: Call 616-868-2277 for hours and any charge before you load a slab. Pull out rebar, anchor bolts and wood first.
PADNOS Burton Recycling Center
719 Burton St SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Scrap yard that buys scrap metal, including aluminum, copper, brass and steel. A metal shed's panels and framing, broken down and stripped of wood and plastic, are scrap metal. It doesn't take wood or other building debris.
Fees: No disposal fee: PADNOS weighs scrap metal and pays for it. Rates aren't posted on the location page.
Before you go: Open Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enter from Burton Street and stop at the scale. Call (616) 452-6037.
What else should I know in Forest Hills?Local notes, and the photos that set the price.
Forest Hills is not a city: Ada and Cascade townships are in charge
Forest Hills is an unincorporated Census area, not a city, so there is no Forest Hills city hall. Under 2020 Census lines it covers nearly all of Ada Township and most of the northern half of Cascade Charter Township. Zoning, cleanup days and local rules come from whichever township your home is in; building permits for both go through Cascade Inspections.
Wikipedia: Forest Hills, Michigan ↗Cascade Inspections: Communities ↗Ada Township: Building Inspections ↗
No franchised hauler found; Kent County licenses waste haulers
Neither township runs trash pickup or names an exclusive hauler. Cascade says household waste is the homeowner's responsibility and several companies serve the area. Kent County requires waste haulers and their vehicles to be licensed every year ($30 plus $5 per decal). Its flowchart asks whether a builder or contractor hauls job-site waste and whether the vehicle holds more than 6 cubic yards. Neither source says outright whether a crew hauling its own shed teardown debris needs the license.
Cascade Charter Township: Resident Resources ↗Kent County DPW: Resources for Waste Haulers ↗Kent County DPW: How Do I Know if I Need a Waste Hauler License? (PDF) ↗
Fall cleanup days take trash and scrap metal
Both townships held fall cleanup days on October 17, 2026. Ada's, at Ada Christian School, took trash, scrap metal and appliances from Ada residents and businesses. Cascade's, at Cascade Recreation Park, had Arrowaste on site for general trash and junk and scrap metal, with proof of residency required. Neither page mentions construction debris, so ask the township before bringing shed lumber to the next one.
Ada Township: Clean Up Day ↗Cascade Charter Township: Community Programs (cleanup day) ↗
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 for Forest Hills: $94 to $1,559 for Kent County, with the exact price shown when you book. College HUNKS and Junk Knights quote after seeing the shed. None says its price includes a permit.
LoadUp ↗
$94–$1,559The shed page gives a $94 to $1,559 range for Kent County, with the exact price shown when you book online. LoadUp books local independent haulers rather than running its own crews.
These are the other companies’ own advertised prices, checked October 20, 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 Forest Hills, MI?
3 other companiesShed removal is what we do, and we think we’re the best at it. If you’d like to compare, here are 3 other companies whose own websites advertise shed removal in Forest Hills. 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 616-208-1062
Service & price details
Greater Grand Rapids and Kent County, from a Walker office
Its local page doesn't describe teardown, slab work or what's included for a shed, so ask whether the crew takes the shed apart or only hauls the pieces. Office at 4500 Remembrance Way NW.
No shed price is published on the local page; jobs are quoted for what you need hauled.
Removal company
Junk Knights
Local junk removal and demolition company with a shed removal page: tear-down, contents and haul-away in one job.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call (616) 801-4221
Service & price details
Grand Rapids and West Michigan, including Wyoming and Kentwood
Its shed page lists dismantling of wood, metal and plastic sheds, roof, wall and floor removal, clearing the contents, haul-away and cleanup. It removes wood floors; a concrete pad is discussed case by case. Office at 4344 Buchanan Ave SW.
No shed price is published. The page says price depends on shed size, material and whether there is a concrete floor, with a free quote before work starts.
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
Forest Hills, Ada and nearby Kent County
Its shed page asks you to describe the shed when you book and says some light disassembly may be needed depending on the foundation, size and condition. An already-disassembled shed costs less.
The shed page gives a $94 to $1,559 range for Kent County, with the exact price shown when you book online. LoadUp books local independent haulers rather than running its own crews.
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 Forest Hills?
Shed Gone prices each shed from your photos, with teardown, haul-away and cleanup included. Among other companies, LoadUp lists $94 to $1,559 for a shed in Kent County, depending on size, condition and type.
Where can a trailer of shed debris go?
Kent County's North Kent Recycling & Waste Center in Rockford and South Kent in Byron Center take residents' loads by vehicle: $40 for a trailer alone or $60 for a truck and trailer, for up to 1,400 lb, under rates effective October 1, 2026. Treated wood and shingles are accepted for that fee.
Kent County DPW: Solid Waste Disposal & Recycling Rates, effective Oct. 1, 2026 (PDF) ↗Kent County DPW: North Kent Recycling & Waste Center ↗Kent County DPW: Pallets & Wood ↗Kent County DPW: Shingles ↗
What about the concrete slab?
Full Circle Recycle at 3233 Broadmoor Avenue SE is listed by Kent County for concrete, stone and gravel, with no metal, rubber or plastic. Unusable concrete is also free at South Kent.
Where can a metal shed go?
PADNOS Burton Recycling Center at 719 Burton St SW buys steel and aluminum scrap, and Kent County's two drop-off centers take scrap metal free. Strip off wood and plastic first.
PADNOS Burton Recycling Center ↗Kent County DPW: Scrap Metals ↗
Is an old shed an asbestos job?
Not under the federal rule for most homes: Michigan EGLE says privately owned homes with four or fewer units aren't subject to the asbestos NESHAP. Kent County still won't accept asbestos at its facilities, so test old cement siding or roofing first.
Michigan EGLE: Understanding the Asbestos NESHAP (fact sheet) ↗Kent County DPW: Appendix A, Unacceptable Waste (PDF) ↗
Do I need to call before pulling posts or a slab?
Yes. Michigan law requires utility lines to be flagged before any digging. Contact MISS DIG 811, a free service, before you pull footings, posts or ground anchors.
Sources behind this guide
Reviewed October 20, 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
- Wikipedia: Forest Hills, Michigan ↗
- Cascade Charter Township: Building Inspections ↗
- Cascade Inspections: Communities ↗
- Cascade Inspections: More Information (Do I need a permit?) ↗
- Cascade Inspections: Building Inspection Forms, Fees and Permits ↗
- Cascade Inspections: Utility/Service Disconnect for Demolition (PDF) ↗
- Ada Township: Building Inspections ↗
- Cascade Charter Township: Resident Resources ↗
- Cascade Charter Township: Community Programs (cleanup day) ↗
- Ada Township: Clean Up Day ↗
- Kent County DPW: Resources for Waste Haulers ↗
- LoadUp shed removal, Forest Hills ↗
- Kent County DPW: Solid Waste Disposal & Recycling Rates, effective Oct. 1, 2026 (PDF) ↗
- Michigan EGLE: Understanding the Asbestos NESHAP (fact sheet) ↗