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SHED DEMOLITION & REMOVAL
Shed removal
in Clifton, NJ.
Shed Gone takes down sheds across Clifton, from Botany Village to Allwood, and hauls everything away.
Sources checked October 8, 2026 · How we research
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SHED REMOVAL IN CLIFTON
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 Clifton 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 Clifton 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 Clifton asks for before a shed comes down, what city pickup will take, and where you can drop off the debris yourself.
Clifton rules at a glance
Demolition permit
Yes, most likely. New Jersey makes it unlawful to demolish a structure without a permit, and Clifton's fee schedule lists a $75 demolition permit for accessory structures at homes.
N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.14, construction permits: when required ↗Clifton City Code Chapter 197, Uniform Construction Code and fees ↗
City pickup
Partly. Bulk pickup takes lumber cut to 4-foot lengths and tied, up to 2 items on your first collection day of the week. Brick and concrete aren't allowed in garbage.
What it costs
Shed Gone: a price from your photos, with teardown, haul-away and cleanup included.
Others here: JunkDoctors lists shed demo and removal from $835. Junkin Irishman and Got Trash NJ quote each job.
Do I need a permit?Clifton 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 needs a construction permit
Under N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.14(a), it is unlawful to demolish a structure without first applying to the construction official and getting a permit. Clifton's code sets a $75 demolition permit fee for all accessory structures to residential (Group R) uses. The fee section was last amended in 2012, so confirm the current amount with the Building Department at 973-470-5809.
N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.14, construction permits: when required ↗Clifton City Code Chapter 197, Uniform Construction Code and fees ↗Clifton Building Department ↗
The 200-square-foot waiver is for building work
The state waives the building permit for garden-type sheds of 200 sq ft or less and 10 feet or less tall, with no water, gas, oil or sewer connection. That waiver is written for building work, not demolition, and an electrical permit is still needed when there is wiring.
State registration for home improvement contractors
When a contractor does home improvement work, which includes demolishing a structure on a home lot, New Jersey requires it to be registered and to put its registration number on the permit application. That is on top of Clifton's own contractor license.
N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.15, construction permits: application ↗Clifton City Code Chapter 199, Contractors ↗
Call 811 three business days ahead
New Jersey law requires anyone digging to call New Jersey One Call at least three full business days before starting. That covers pulling posts, piers or anchors.
Can I dispose of it myself?City pickup rules, drop-off options and fees for shed debris.
Will Clifton pick up shed debris?
Only in small amounts. Clifton's bulk waste pickup includes wooden cabinets and doors, tables and lumber cut to 4-foot lengths and tied. Bulk goes out after 6 p.m. the night before your first garbage day of the week, with a limit of 2 items. Don't put bulk out Thursday, Friday or Saturday. Dirt, stones, brick, concrete and hazardous waste can't go in the garbage. A whole shed is more than this allows, so plan on a hauler or a dumpster. Call Public Works at 973-470-2239 with questions.
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 ↗
Gaeta Recycling transfer station
278 West Railway Ave., Paterson, NJ 07503
Private transfer station and materials recovery facility that takes residential and commercial waste. It lists untreated lumber, pallets and other wood, and clean concrete, rock, stone and asphalt among its recyclables. Asbestos, paint, oil and compressed gas cylinders are prohibited.
Fees: Not published.
Before you go: Residential (non-DEP-licensed) vehicles: Monday to Friday 6 to 9:30 a.m. and Saturday 6 to 9:30 a.m. Call 973-278-6625 before visiting, and ask about rates.
Clifton Recycling Center
Recycle Road, behind City Hall, 900 Clifton Avenue, Clifton, NJ
City drop-off area for certain recyclables, including electronics, plastic containers, corrugated cardboard and packaging foam. Its published materials don't include lumber or demolition debris.
Fees: No fee listed.
Before you go: Open Monday to Saturday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Call the Recycling Office at 973-470-2239 before bringing anything from a shed.
Clifton City Code Chapter 261, Article IV, residential recycling ↗Clifton rules for the collection of garbage ↗
Clifton Public Works Yard
307 E. 7th Street, Clifton, NJ 07011
City public works garage where residents can drop off electronics, automotive batteries and tires. It is not listed for construction debris.
Fees: Tires have a per-tire fee under city code; other items no fee listed.
Before you go: Open Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Call 973-470-2239.
Clifton Trash & Recycling (Public Works) ↗Clifton rules for the collection of garbage ↗Clifton City Code Chapter 261, Article IV, residential recycling ↗
What else should I know in Clifton?Local notes, and the photos that set the price.
Contractors need a Clifton license too
Clifton code bars anyone from the business of demolishing buildings or structures, where a permit is required, until the city's Building Inspector licenses them. The application includes a police background check. Owners who do and supervise their own work are exempt.
The city wants demolition debris recycled
Clifton's code makes recycling all construction and demolition debris, proven with weight slips to the Building Department, a condition of any permanent certificate of occupancy. Its definition covers brick, cement, asphalt roofing, scrap metal, window glass and wood. Keep the receipts from wherever the shed goes in case the Building Department asks.
Clifton City Code Chapter 261, Article VI, recycling of construction and demolition debris ↗
Shed chemicals go to Passaic County collection days
Passaic County runs free household hazardous waste collections for county residents, with proof of residency. The last 2026 date is Sunday, November 1, 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. They take solvents, thinners, varnishes, pesticides, propane tanks and old gasoline, but not latex paint or tires. Call the county Recycling Division at 973-305-5738.
Passaic County 2026 household hazardous waste collections (PDF) ↗
Appeals go to the county board
Clifton's construction office enforces the state Uniform Construction Code. If you disagree with a permit decision, appeals go to the Passaic County Construction Board of Appeals.
Clifton City Code Chapter 197, Uniform Construction Code and fees ↗
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
JunkDoctors publishes a shed price for North Jersey: shed demo and removal starts at $835, with slabs and footings extra unless agreed. Junkin Irishman and Got Trash NJ quote each job. None says its price covers Clifton's demolition permit.
JunkDoctors ↗
From $835The pricing page lists shed demo and removal starting at $835. The shed page says the final price depends on truck space used, the shed's size and materials, contents and access.
These are the other companies’ own advertised prices, checked October 8, 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 Clifton, NJ?
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 Clifton. Give them a call. We’re confident you’ll come back to us.
Removal company
Got Trash NJ
Monmouth County, New Jersey junk removal company that clears out sheds, tears them down and hauls the debris away.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call 732-431-2788
Service & price details
New Jersey and Staten Island
Its shed page says the crew empties the shed of unwanted items, demolishes the structure and hauls off the leftover debris, and you say what to keep.
No shed price is published; the company offers free estimates.
Removal company
JunkDoctors
Denville-based junk removal company that tears down sheds and hauls away the debris.
From $835Published shed priceVisit company ↗Call (973) 336-8083
Service & price details
North and Central New Jersey
Its shed page covers the frame, roof, walls, doors and windows, with debris loaded and hauled. Concrete slabs, footings, cinder blocks, masonry and soil are not included by default. It lists a New Jersey A901 hauler license.
The pricing page lists shed demo and removal starting at $835. The shed page says the final price depends on truck space used, the shed's size and materials, contents and access.
Removal company
Junkin Irishman
Family-owned junk removal company that demolishes and removes small sheds.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call 973-879-7071
Service & price details
Wayne-based; serves Passaic, Essex and nearby North Jersey towns
Its page lists small shed demolition and removal along with yard debris, and construction debris including wood, lumber, roofing and shingles. It says it recycles and donates when possible.
No shed price is published; the page offers a quick quote.
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.
Do I need a licensed contractor if I take the shed down myself?
No. Clifton's contractor license rule exempts owners or occupants who do and supervise their own work. The permit is still yours to get.
Where can I drop off a truckload of shed debris?
Gaeta Recycling's transfer station at 278 West Railway Ave. in Paterson takes residential waste. Homeowners in non-DEP-licensed vehicles can come Monday to Saturday, 6 to 9:30 a.m. It accepts untreated lumber, clean concrete and stone, but not asbestos or paint. Call 973-278-6625 before you go; rates aren't posted.
Will a removal company take the concrete slab?
Not always. JunkDoctors says concrete slabs, footings, cinder blocks, heavy masonry and soil aren't included in its shed price by default. Ask any company to put the slab or piers in writing.
Who do I call about the permit?
The Clifton Building Department at 973-470-5809, open weekdays 8:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. It issues permits and schedules building, electrical and plumbing inspections.
What does the city recycling center take?
Clifton's Recycling Center is on Recycle Road behind City Hall, open Monday to Saturday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The city's pages list electronics, plastic containers, cardboard and foam there. They don't say it takes shed lumber or demolition debris, so call 973-470-2239 first.
Clifton City Code Chapter 261, Article IV, residential recycling ↗Clifton rules for the collection of garbage ↗
Sources behind this guide
Reviewed October 8, 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 12 research sources
- N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.14, construction permits: when required ↗
- N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.15, construction permits: application ↗
- Clifton City Code Chapter 197, Uniform Construction Code and fees ↗
- Clifton City Code Chapter 199, Contractors ↗
- Clifton City Code Chapter 261, Article IV, residential recycling ↗
- Clifton City Code Chapter 261, Article VI, recycling of construction and demolition debris ↗
- Clifton Building Department ↗
- Clifton rules for the collection of garbage ↗
- Clifton Trash & Recycling (Public Works) ↗
- Passaic County 2026 household hazardous waste collections (PDF) ↗
- Gaeta Recycling transfer station ↗
- New Jersey One Call ↗