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SHED DEMOLITION & REMOVAL
Shed removal
in Sterling Heights, MI.
Shed Gone takes down sheds all over Sterling Heights, from the streets around Dodge Park up to the subdivisions off Hall Road, then hauls every piece away and cleans up.
Sources checked October 9, 2026 · How we research
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SHED REMOVAL IN STERLING HEIGHTS
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 Sterling Heights 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 Sterling Heights 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 Sterling Heights asks for before a shed comes down, what city pickup will take, and where you can drop off the debris yourself.
Sterling Heights rules at a glance
Demolition permit
Not confirmed for sheds. The City's demolition rules list no shed exemption and let only state-licensed builders or wrecking contractors pull a residential demolition permit. Ask the Building Department at (586) 446-2360.
City of Sterling Heights: Demolition Permit Requirements (PDF) ↗City of Sterling Heights: Building Permit Application (PDF) ↗
City pickup
Partly. Priority Waste takes nail-free boards in bundles up to 4 feet, five bulk items a week. Wood with nails is refused. A paid special pickup runs $137.50 to $275.
City of Sterling Heights: We're on a Roll (cart and bulk FAQ) ↗
Haul it yourself
J. Fons Transfer Station (Priority Waste). The public works department's 2026 guide lists $95 for the first 2,000 lbs of renovation materials (2,000 lb minimum), prorated after that. An older city page lists $65 for the first 2,000 lbs and $50 for each additional 2,000 lbs. Priority Waste posts no prices.
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 Macomb County. College HUNKS, Burly Guys and Demo Doctors quote after seeing the shed.
Do I need a permit?Sterling Heights 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 ↗
Who can pull a demolition permit
The Building Department's demolition sheet says a residential demolition permit can be pulled by a Michigan licensed residential builder or a licensed maintenance and alteration contractor with a house wrecking specialty. A homeowner can pull one only after applying for a new-home permit. The building permit form lists demolition by square footage. No fee or shed exemption is published.
City of Sterling Heights: Demolition Permit Requirements (PDF) ↗City of Sterling Heights: Building Permit Application (PDF) ↗
Shut-offs, bond and a backfill check
The same sheet lists a water and sewer abandonment permit, gas and electric shut-off letters, a $620 bond and inspections for backfill (to make sure no footings remain) and final. It prints that list under commercial permits, so ask whether it applies to a backyard shed.
City of Sterling Heights: Demolition Permit Requirements (PDF) ↗
Wiring needs an electrician's permit
The Shed & Garage Packet requires an electrical permit for any electrical work in a shed. It doesn't address removing a circuit, so ask the Building Department before a powered shed is taken apart.
Can I dispose of it myself?City pickup rules, drop-off options and fees for shed debris.
Will Sterling Heights pick up shed debris?
Partly. Priority Waste, the City's hauler, takes bulk items on your regular day at no charge, up to five a week. Boards count if they have no nails or screws and are tied in bundles 4 feet or shorter, under 50 pounds. Wood with nails, brick, block and dirt don't qualify. For a large remodel or cleanout, the City suggests a special pickup from Priority Waste ($137.50 to $275, call 586-228-1200) or a dumpster.
City of Sterling Heights: We're on a Roll (cart and bulk FAQ) ↗Sterling Heights Code §§ 23-19 and 23-20: Special collections ↗
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 ↗
J. Fons Transfer Station (Priority Waste)
6451 E. McNichols Rd., Detroit, MI 48212
Priority Waste transfer station that accepts trash and construction debris (C&D) from haulers, contractors and residents, with scales on site. The city's public works department also runs a drop-off here: free bulk and yard waste for city residents with ID, and paid drop-off of renovation materials. Tires, paint, liquids and hazardous materials are refused. Concrete isn't mentioned.
Fees: The public works department's 2026 guide lists $95 for the first 2,000 lbs of renovation materials (2,000 lb minimum), prorated after that. An older city page lists $65 for the first 2,000 lbs and $50 for each additional 2,000 lbs. Priority Waste posts no prices.
Before you go: Call (313) 893-6656 to confirm the rate and hours. Priority Waste lists Monday to Friday, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.; the city guide lists paid drop-off Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Priority Waste: J. Fons Co. Transfer Station ↗City of Detroit DPW: 2026 Curbside Collection guide ↗City of Detroit: Free Dumping for Detroiters ↗
Pine Tree Acres Landfill (WM)
36600 29 Mile Rd., Lenox, MI 48048
WM regional landfill serving Southeast Michigan. Its list of acceptable materials includes construction and demolition debris and municipal solid waste. WM's page doesn't say whether homeowners can bring loads.
Fees: Not published.
Before you go: Call (586) 749-9698 to confirm public access and rates. WM lists Monday to Friday 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday 7 to 11 a.m.
WM Solutions: Pine Tree Acres Landfill ↗City of Warren: Sanitation Division ↗
Scrap Recyclers Macomb
7837 Metropolitan Pkwy, Sterling Heights, MI 48312
Scrap metal buyer that serves homeowners as well as businesses. It buys brass, copper, aluminum, stainless steel, steel and iron. Strip wood, shingles and plastic off metal shed parts first.
Fees: It pays for scrap. No prices are posted; it says prices change with the market.
Before you go: Open Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to noon. Call 586-978-0044 for current prices.
What else should I know in Sterling Heights?Local notes, and the photos that set the price.
Hauling waste for hire takes a City license
Sterling Heights has no exclusive demolition-debris hauler, but its code says no one may be in the business of collecting waste in the city without a City license, filed with the City Clerk, and no one may hire an unlicensed collector. Owners may still contract for private collection that follows City code. Separately, the Building Department lets only a state-licensed residential builder, or a maintenance and alteration contractor with a house wrecking specialty, pull a residential demolition permit.
Sterling Heights Code §§ 23-14 and 23-16: Private collection; collector's license ↗City of Sterling Heights: Demolition Permit Requirements (PDF) ↗
Bundle boards small and pull the nails
The bulk rules in City code say lumber must have all nails, screws and fasteners removed, in tied bundles no more than 50 pounds, 3 feet long and 3 feet around. The City's cart FAQ allows bundles up to 4 feet. Cutting to 3 feet meets both.
Sterling Heights Code §§ 23-4 and 23-5: Bulk collection; construction refuse ↗City of Sterling Heights: We're on a Roll (cart and bulk FAQ) ↗
Shed chemicals: Macomb County's appointment-only collection
Old paint, stain and garden chemicals often sit in sheds. Macomb County Health Department holds household hazardous waste collections by appointment on select Fridays in April to June and September to November, for county households only. The City says to dry out latex paint and put it in the regular trash. Call 586-469-5236 to book.
Macomb County Health Department: Household hazardous waste collection ↗City of Sterling Heights: Refuse disposal tips for odds and ends ↗
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 Sterling Heights: $94 to $1,559 for Macomb County, with the exact price shown when you book. College HUNKS, Burly Guys and Demo Doctors quote after seeing the shed. None says its price includes a City demolition permit.
LoadUp ↗
$94–$1,559The shed page gives a $94 to $1,559 range for Macomb County, with the real price shown when you book online.
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 Sterling Heights, MI?
4 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 Sterling Heights. Give them a call. We’re confident you’ll come back to us.
Removal company
Burly Guys Junk Removal
Junk removal and light demolition company that lists shed demolition and removal among its services.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call (248) 224-2188
Service & price details
Oakland, Macomb and Wayne County cities, from a Waterford base
Its demolition page says it tears down sheds, decks and other structures and leaves a clean space. It is a licensed Michigan LLC based in Waterford; no street address is published.
No shed price is published.
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 586-315-6937
Service & price details
Macomb County, from an Ira Township office
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 10111 Marine City Highway, Ira Township.
No shed price is published on the local page; junk jobs are quoted after an estimate.
Removal company
Demo Doctors
Demolition and junk removal company with a page for dismantling and removing sheds, decks and other outdoor structures.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call 888.890.8850
Service & price details
Metro Detroit, from Birmingham
Its structure page says the crew breaks down sheds and garden storage units, hauls the pieces away and cleans up. Based at 704 N Old Woodward, Birmingham.
No shed price is published.
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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
Sterling Heights and nearby Macomb County
Its shed page says some light disassembly may be needed depending on the foundation and size, and asks you to describe the shed when you book. An already-disassembled shed costs less.
The shed page gives a $94 to $1,559 range for Macomb County, with the real price shown when you book online.
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 Sterling Heights?
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 Macomb County, depending on size, condition and type.
Where can I take shed lumber myself?
Sterling Heights has no City drop-off yard for building material. The nearest options with public pages are the J. Fons Transfer Station on E. McNichols in Detroit, which takes construction debris from residents, and Pine Tree Acres Landfill in Lenox Township, which lists construction and demolition debris. Call ahead for rates.
Priority Waste: J. Fons Co. Transfer Station ↗WM Solutions: Pine Tree Acres Landfill ↗
What about a metal shed?
Scrap Recyclers Macomb on Metropolitan Parkway in Sterling Heights buys steel, aluminum and other metals from homeowners. Strip off wood and plastic first, and call 586-978-0044 for prices.
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. Cement-board siding or old roofing on a shed can still contain asbestos, so test it before breaking it up.
Michigan EGLE: Understanding the Asbestos NESHAP (fact sheet) ↗
Do I need to call before pulling posts or a slab?
Yes. Michigan law requires utility lines to be flagged before any digging. MISS DIG 811 is free; contact it before you pull footings, posts or ground anchors.
Can I put a new shed in the same spot?
A shed of 50 square feet or less needs no permit but must meet setbacks: 3 feet from the side line, 6 feet from the back line and out of easements, and 10 feet from the house. A bigger shed needs a building permit, a concrete pad and a rat wall.
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 16 research sources
- City of Sterling Heights: Demolition Permit Requirements (PDF) ↗
- City of Sterling Heights: Building Permit Application (PDF) ↗
- City of Sterling Heights: Shed & Garage Packet (PDF) ↗
- City of Sterling Heights: Building ↗
- City of Sterling Heights: We're on a Roll (cart and bulk FAQ) ↗
- City of Sterling Heights: Refuse disposal tips for odds and ends ↗
- Sterling Heights Code §§ 23-4 and 23-5: Bulk collection; construction refuse ↗
- Sterling Heights Code §§ 23-14 and 23-16: Private collection; collector's license ↗
- Sterling Heights Code §§ 23-19 and 23-20: Special collections ↗
- Priority Waste: Sterling Heights, MI ↗
- Macomb County Health Department: Household hazardous waste collection ↗
- Priority Waste: J. Fons Co. Transfer Station ↗
- WM Solutions: Pine Tree Acres Landfill ↗
- Scrap Recyclers Macomb ↗
- Michigan EGLE: Understanding the Asbestos NESHAP (fact sheet) ↗
- MISS DIG 811 ↗