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SHED DEMOLITION & REMOVAL
Shed removal
in Minneapolis, MN.
Shed Gone takes down old sheds all over Minneapolis, from Linden Hills to Longfellow, along with the junk stored inside. One photo gets you our price.
Sources checked October 9, 2026 · How we research
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SHED REMOVAL IN MINNEAPOLIS
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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis asks for before a shed comes down, what city pickup will take, and where you can drop off the debris yourself.
Minneapolis rules at a glance
Demolition permit
Not spelled out. Minneapolis lists wrecking permits for commercial buildings and one- and two-family homes, but its form has an accessory-structure box. Ask Development Review, 612-673-3000, before a large shed comes down.
Minneapolis: Wrecking permits ↗Minneapolis Wrecking Permit Application (PDF) ↗
City pickup
No. City crews don't pick up building materials, and a broken-down item may be tagged as building materials. City customers can take shed debris to the South Transfer Station with a voucher.
Minneapolis Solid Waste & Recycling: Accepted garbage ↗Minneapolis Solid Waste & Recycling: Large item collection ↗Minneapolis South Transfer Station: Drop-off items and fees ↗
Haul it yourself
South Transfer Station (City of Minneapolis). City garbage customers get up to six cleanup vouchers a year, each for one load of up to 2,000 pounds of garbage and construction debris; over the limit it is $41 a ton. Water-only customers use a pay-per-use pass: $122.05 a ton for loads of only construction and demolition debris, $117.86 a ton for mixed loads, $40 minimum, $15 administrative fee. Fees go on the utility bill; no cash, checks or cards.
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 Hennepin County. Junk Genius prices by volume from $125, College HUNKS shows $99 to $699 junk loads, and others quote on site.
LoadUp: Minneapolis Shed Removal ↗Junk Genius: Shed Removal ↗College HUNKS Hauling Junk: Minneapolis ↗
Do I need a permit?Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis says about wrecking permits
The City's wrecking permit page says a permit is required to demolish a commercial building or a one- or two-family dwelling, and doesn't mention sheds. The permit application, though, lists "Accessory of Utility Structure" as a building type, with a $84.20 minimum fee. Before a permit is issued, the form asks for sign-offs from utilities, sewer and water, pest abatement and Preservation and Design. The City's list of permit-free work includes building a one-story tool or storage shed under 200 square feet, but that list is about construction, not tearing one down.
Minneapolis: Wrecking permits ↗Minneapolis Wrecking Permit Application (PDF) ↗Minneapolis: Construction work exempt from permit ↗
No wrecker license is needed for a shed
Minneapolis licenses building wreckers, but its license application says a license is not required to tear down a private garage or shed, or other buildings no larger than 1,000 square feet. That is a licensing rule only; it doesn't say whether a permit is needed.
Hazardous materials come out first
Minnesota requires hazardous and problem wastes, including asbestos, to be removed from any structure before it is demolished, and the MPCA says this applies to all structures, residential included. The separate ten-day notice to the MPCA applies to buildings under the federal asbestos rule, which in general excludes residences with four or fewer units. Lead paint may stay on the structure.
MPCA: Asbestos in demolition or renovations ↗MPCA fact sheet w-sw4-07: Pre-renovation or demolition requirements (PDF) ↗
Wiring and digging
Minneapolis sends electrical permits to the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, so have an electrician disconnect a powered shed under a state permit. Before pulling posts, piers or footings, contact Gopher State One Call, Minnesota's one call notification system.
Minneapolis: Types of construction permits ↗Minnesota DLI: Electrical permits for homeowners ↗Gopher State One Call ↗
Can I dispose of it myself?City pickup rules, drop-off options and fees for shed debris.
Will Minneapolis pick up shed debris?
No. Solid Waste & Recycling lists building materials (construction and demolition debris) among items it will not pick up. Crews take up to two large items a week, but the City says not to break furniture down because crews may tag the pieces as building materials. Special cleanups cost at least $100, billed at $181 an hour, but the page doesn't say they take building debris. The usual routes are a hauler, a rented dumpster, or the South Transfer Station with a City voucher.
Minneapolis Solid Waste & Recycling: Accepted garbage ↗Minneapolis Solid Waste & Recycling: Large item collection ↗Minneapolis Solid Waste & Recycling: Special cleanups ↗Minneapolis South Transfer Station: Drop-off items and fees ↗
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 ↗
South Transfer Station (City of Minneapolis)
2850 20th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55407
City drop-off for properties with City of Minneapolis garbage or water service only. It takes building materials, shingles, scrap metal, household garbage and furniture. It does not take asbestos, dirt and sod, paint, hazardous materials or yard waste. Staff do not help unload and may refuse a load.
Fees: City garbage customers get up to six cleanup vouchers a year, each for one load of up to 2,000 pounds of garbage and construction debris; over the limit it is $41 a ton. Water-only customers use a pay-per-use pass: $122.05 a ton for loads of only construction and demolition debris, $117.86 a ton for mixed loads, $40 minimum, $15 administrative fee. Fees go on the utility bill; no cash, checks or cards.
Before you go: Call 612-673-2917 (weekdays 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) for a voucher or pass before you go. Open Tuesday to Friday 12:30 to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Bring a state-issued ID. No commercial vehicles; 25 feet long by 11 feet high at most, trailer included.
Minneapolis South Transfer Station: Drop-off items and fees ↗Minneapolis South Transfer Station: How to go to the drop-off site ↗Minneapolis: Vouchers for garbage drop-off ↗
SKB Malcolm Avenue Transfer Station
630 Malcolm Ave. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Private transfer station that lists non-hazardous construction, demolition and remodeling debris among accepted materials. It also takes residential asbestos in sealed, labeled double 6-mil bags. Hennepin County's guide lists it as not taking home remodeling debris, so call first.
Fees: Residential asbestos drop-off is $100 per 55-gallon bag. Other drop-off rates are not published.
Before you go: Call (612) 331-4610. Open Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. to noon.
SKB Environmental: Malcolm Avenue Transfer Station ↗Hennepin County Green Disposal Guide: Landfills and transfer stations ↗
Hennepin County Bloomington Drop-off Facility
1400 West 96th Street, Bloomington, MN 55431
County drop-off for Hennepin County households. It takes household hazardous waste such as paint, stain, solvents and pesticides, and scrap metal in pieces 4 feet or smaller with non-metal parts removed. It does not take concrete, shingles or asbestos.
Fees: Scrap metal: no charge. Household hazardous waste is accepted without a listed fee.
Before you go: Open Tuesday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bring proof of Hennepin County residency. Questions: 612-348-3777.
Hennepin County: Drop-off household hazardous waste and recycling ↗Hennepin County Green Disposal Guide: Scrap metal ↗Hennepin County Green Disposal Guide: Concrete, asphalt, bricks, pavers, rocks and sand ↗Hennepin County Green Disposal Guide: Shingles ↗Hennepin County Green Disposal Guide: Asbestos ↗
Hennepin County Brooklyn Park Drop-off Facility
8100 Jefferson Highway, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
County drop-off for Hennepin County households. It takes household hazardous waste such as paint, stain, solvents and pesticides, and scrap metal in pieces 4 feet or smaller with non-metal parts removed. It does not take concrete, shingles or asbestos.
Fees: Scrap metal: no charge. Household hazardous waste is accepted without a listed fee.
Before you go: Open Tuesday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bring proof of Hennepin County residency. Questions: 612-348-3777.
Hennepin County: Drop-off household hazardous waste and recycling ↗Hennepin County Green Disposal Guide: Scrap metal ↗Hennepin County Green Disposal Guide: Concrete, asphalt, bricks, pavers, rocks and sand ↗Hennepin County Green Disposal Guide: Shingles ↗Hennepin County Green Disposal Guide: Asbestos ↗
What else should I know in Minneapolis?Local notes, and the photos that set the price.
Only City-licensed haulers may carry building debris for hire
Minneapolis has no single franchised hauler for construction debris, but it licenses anyone who collects building materials for disposal. The Garbage/Solid Waste Hauler license (Chapter 225) covers garbage, recycling, yard waste and building materials, and the City posts a list of licensed contractors who haul construction and demolition debris. Hennepin County's regional hauling license is not needed for loads of only construction or demolition debris. The City's pages don't say whether a crew hauling debris from its own teardown needs the license. Questions: Business Licenses, 612-673-2080.
Minneapolis License Application: Garbage/Solid Waste Hauler (PDF) ↗Minneapolis: Solid waste contractors ↗Minneapolis: Garbage truck license ↗
City garbage customers get six drop-off loads a year
If you have City garbage service, you get up to six cleanup vouchers a year for the South Transfer Station. Each covers one trip in one vehicle with up to 2,000 pounds of garbage and construction debris from the property on the voucher. You must call ahead for a voucher; you can't get one at the gate. You can authorize a contractor or hauler who works for you to use it.
Shed chemicals and scrap metal go to the county
Old paint, stain, solvents and garden chemicals don't belong in a debris load; the South Transfer Station refuses paint and hazardous materials. Hennepin County's drop-off sites in Bloomington and Brooklyn Park take them from county households, Tuesday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. They also take scrap metal free, cut to 4 feet or less with non-metal parts removed.
Hennepin County: Drop-off household hazardous waste and recycling ↗Hennepin County Green Disposal Guide: Scrap metal ↗Minneapolis South Transfer Station: Drop-off items and fees ↗
Burning an old shed is illegal
The MPCA says it is illegal for anyone in Minnesota to intentionally burn any structure, with an exception only for real firefighter training. A shed has to be taken apart and hauled.
MPCA fact sheet w-sw4-07: Pre-renovation or demolition requirements (PDF) ↗
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 Minneapolis: $94 to $1,559 for Hennepin County, set when you book. Junk Genius prices by truck volume from $125, and College HUNKS shows $99 to $699 for junk loads; neither is a shed price. Junk Masters, Johnson Junk Removal and Junk King quote each job on site.
LoadUp ↗
$94–$1,559The shed page gives a $94 to $1,559 range for the county. The real price is 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 Minneapolis, MN?
6 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 Minneapolis. 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 612-260-1699
Service & price details
Minneapolis, Saint Paul and south metro cities, from 17471 Kenwood Trail, Lakeville
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.
The local page shows example junk-removal prices of $99 to $699, based on truckload size. No shed price is published.
Removal company
Johnson Junk Removal
Locally owned junk removal company that dismantles sheds and hauls and disposes of the debris.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call (651) 323-4682
Service & price details
Greater Minneapolis and St. Paul metro, including St. Paul, Roseville and Maplewood
Its shed demolition page says labor, hauling, disposal and cleanup are included, with a firm quote based on debris volume. It also takes old lawn equipment, tools and other shed contents.
No shed price is published. It gives a free on-site quote and collects payment once the job is done.
Removal company
Junk Genius
Junk removal company that dismantles wood, metal and resin sheds, hauls the contents and debris, and sweeps up.
From $125General junk-load pricingVisit company ↗Call (612) 444-5865
Service & price details
Twin Cities, including Minneapolis and St. Paul
It says dismantling, loading, dumping, recycling fees and cleanup are included, and gives a price on site before work starts.
The shed page says pricing is by truck volume, starting at $125. That is a volume minimum, not a shed price.
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Junk removal franchise
Junk King Minneapolis
Junk removal franchise that lists sheds among the residential junk it hauls.
Ask for a priceGeneral junk-load pricingVisit company ↗Call (612) 438-3060
Service & price details
Minneapolis area, from 7398 Washington Ave. S., Eden Prairie
Its page names sheds with fencing and shingles but doesn't describe tear-down or slab work. Ask whether the crew takes a standing shed apart.
No shed price is published. It gives free on-site written estimates.
Removal company
Junk Masters
Locally owned junk removal and demolition company that tears down wood, metal, vinyl and plastic sheds and hauls them away.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call (612) 499-7255
Service & price details
Twin Cities metro, including Minneapolis and St. Paul, from 7402 Washington Ave, Eden Prairie
It handles the teardown, cleanup and hauling, and the contents come out with the structure. Metal panels go to a scrap recycler. The page doesn't mention concrete slabs.
No shed price is published. It quotes on site after looking at the shed, and says that quote is what you pay.
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
Minneapolis and Hennepin County
It says some light disassembly may be needed depending on the foundation, structure and size, and that a shed already taken apart costs less.
The shed page gives a $94 to $1,559 range for the county. The real price is 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 Minneapolis?
Shed Gone prices each shed from your photos, with teardown, haul-away and cleanup included. Among other companies, LoadUp's shed page shows $94 to $1,559 for Hennepin County, lower if the shed is already apart. Junk Genius prices by truck volume from $125, with dismantling and dump fees included. Junk Masters and Johnson Junk Removal quote after seeing the shed.
LoadUp: Minneapolis Shed Removal ↗Junk Genius: Shed Removal ↗Junk Masters: Shed Removal ↗Johnson Junk Removal: Shed Demolition and Removal ↗
Where can I take shed debris myself?
City utility customers can use the South Transfer Station at 2850 20th Ave. S. A loads-only-construction-debris pass costs $122.05 a ton for water-only customers, while City garbage customers use free vouchers up to 2,000 pounds a load. SKB's Malcolm Avenue transfer station in Southeast Minneapolis lists construction and demolition debris but publishes no rates; call (612) 331-4610.
Minneapolis South Transfer Station: Drop-off items and fees ↗Minneapolis: Vouchers for garbage drop-off ↗SKB Environmental: Malcolm Avenue Transfer Station ↗
What about a metal shed?
Hennepin County's Bloomington and Brooklyn Park drop-offs take scrap metal at no charge if it's cut to 4 feet or less and non-metal parts are removed. Junk Masters says metal sheds come apart faster and the panels go to a scrap recycler.
Hennepin County Green Disposal Guide: Scrap metal ↗Junk Masters: Shed Removal ↗
Who takes the concrete slab?
Hennepin County's drop-offs don't take concrete. The county's guide says to bring concrete, pavers and rock to a business that recycles them into road base, such as SKB Environmental in Minneapolis, and to call first. None of the shed companies listed here says it breaks up slabs, so ask before booking.
Hennepin County Green Disposal Guide: Concrete, asphalt, bricks, pavers, rocks and sand ↗
What if the shed has old asbestos siding or roofing?
Don't put it in a debris load. The South Transfer Station and Hennepin County's drop-offs refuse asbestos, and the county points to the Minnesota Department of Health for testing and licensed contractors. SKB's Malcolm Avenue station takes residential asbestos at $100 per sealed, labeled 55-gallon double 6-mil bag. Ordinary asphalt shingles go to the South Transfer Station with a voucher.
Minneapolis South Transfer Station: Drop-off items and fees ↗Hennepin County Green Disposal Guide: Asbestos ↗SKB Environmental: Malcolm Avenue Transfer Station ↗
Will a junk company take the shed down or just haul it?
It depends. Junk Masters, Junk Genius and Johnson Junk Removal say they dismantle the shed and haul it. LoadUp says light disassembly may be needed. Junk King Minneapolis and College HUNKS list sheds among items they take, without describing teardown, so ask.
Junk Masters: Shed Removal ↗Junk Genius: Shed Removal ↗Johnson Junk Removal: Shed Removal St. Paul ↗LoadUp: Minneapolis Shed Removal ↗Junk King Minneapolis ↗College HUNKS Hauling Junk: Minneapolis ↗
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 20 research sources
- Minneapolis: Wrecking permits ↗
- Minneapolis Wrecking Permit Application (PDF) ↗
- Minneapolis License Application: Building Wrecker (PDF) ↗
- Minneapolis: Types of construction permits ↗
- Minneapolis: Construction work exempt from permit ↗
- Minneapolis Solid Waste & Recycling: Accepted garbage ↗
- Minneapolis Solid Waste & Recycling: Large item collection ↗
- Minneapolis Solid Waste & Recycling: Special cleanups ↗
- Minneapolis South Transfer Station: Drop-off items and fees ↗
- Minneapolis: Vouchers for garbage drop-off ↗
- Minneapolis License Application: Garbage/Solid Waste Hauler (PDF) ↗
- Minneapolis: Garbage truck license ↗
- MPCA: Asbestos in demolition or renovations ↗
- MPCA fact sheet w-sw4-07: Pre-renovation or demolition requirements (PDF) ↗
- Minnesota DLI: Electrical permits for homeowners ↗
- Gopher State One Call ↗
- Hennepin County: Drop-off household hazardous waste and recycling ↗
- Hennepin County Green Disposal Guide: Scrap metal ↗
- Hennepin County Green Disposal Guide: Concrete, asphalt, bricks, pavers, rocks and sand ↗
- SKB Environmental: Malcolm Avenue Transfer Station ↗