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SHED DEMOLITION & REMOVAL
Shed removal
in Cary, NC.
Shed Gone dismantles and hauls away backyard sheds all over Cary, including in Lochmere and Preston, and leaves the ground clear for whatever comes next.
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SHED REMOVAL IN CARY
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 Cary 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 Cary 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 Cary asks for before a shed comes down, what city pickup will take, and where you can drop off the debris yourself.
Cary rules at a glance
Demolition permit
Likely yes for larger sheds. Cary requires a permit to demolish any building, but exempts residential accessory buildings no more than 12 feet in any dimension. It doesn't say whether that exemption covers teardown.
City pickup
No. Cary won't collect wood or lumber, scrap metal, concrete or asphalt shingles at the curb. Paid bulky pickup is for items like furniture, grills and swing sets.
Town of Cary: Solid Waste Collection Policy ↗Town of Cary: Garbage Collection ↗
Haul it yourself
Wake County Convenience Center Site 4. No fee is listed on the County's pages. Residency is verified, and construction debris requires a Waste Verification Form.
4 drop-off options →What it costs
Shed Gone: a price from your photos, with teardown, haul-away and cleanup included.
Others here: Oak City Hauling publishes $650 to $950 to demolish and haul a standing 10x12 shed, or $299 to $549 if it's already down. LoadUp shows $94 to $1,559 for a shed in Wake County.
LoadUp: Cary Shed Removal ↗Oak City Hauling: Shed Removal & Demolition ↗
Do I need a permit?Cary 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 permit and the 12-foot exemption
The Town's Building Permits page says state law requires a permit before the removal or demolition of any building. The same page lists residential accessory buildings no more than 12 feet in any dimension among projects that need no building permit, but it doesn't say whether that applies to tearing one down. A typical 10x12 shed with a peaked roof may still pass 12 feet in one direction. Ask Inspections & Permits through 311 before you start, since Cary charges double permit fees for work started without a permit.
Town of Cary: Building Permits ↗Town of Cary: FY2027 Fees and Charges (PDF) ↗
Wiring to the shed needs a trade permit
Cary's permit page says a permit is needed for the installation, extension, alteration or general repair of any electrical wiring, devices or equipment. If the shed has a light or outlet, have the circuit made safe by a licensed electrician before teardown. If posts or a slab will be dug out, request an NC811 locate; NC811 notes that private lines on private property, like a buried feed to a shed, aren't marked.
Historic landmark properties need a COA first
Cary protects designated Cary Historic Landmarks. On a landmark property, no structure may be demolished until a Certificate of Appropriateness is approved, whether or not a building permit is needed. The Town's guide treats removing an outbuilding that isn't architecturally or historically significant as minor work approved by staff; a significant one goes to the Historic Preservation Commission. Call (919) 469-4066.
Town of Cary: COA Application (PDF) ↗Town of Cary: Do I Need a COA? (PDF) ↗Town of Cary: Historic Preservation ↗
Can I dispose of it myself?City pickup rules, drop-off options and fees for shed debris.
Will Cary pick up shed debris?
No. Cary's collection policy says the Town won't collect earth, rocks, masonry, concrete, scrap metal, wood or lumber, or construction materials such as asphalt shingles, whether they're in a cart or at the curb. Bulky trash pickup, by appointment through 311, costs $15 for the first item and $8 for each extra item, and covers things too big for the cart like furniture, gas grills, bicycles and swing sets. That can take shed contents, but not the shed itself.
Town of Cary: Solid Waste Collection Policy ↗Town of Cary: Garbage Collection ↗
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 ↗
Wake County Convenience Center Site 4
3600 Yates Mill Pond Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
County drop-off site for Wake County residents. It takes household construction debris such as wood, drywall, shingles, carpet and tiles from homeowners only, plus scrap metal and household trash. No concrete or pavers, and no debris from contractors or renters unless the homeowner is present.
Fees: No fee is listed on the County's pages. Residency is verified, and construction debris requires a Waste Verification Form.
Before you go: Open daily, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Bring a box truck, dual-axle or enclosed trailer only with a free Trash Pass, and secure open loads. Call 919-856-7400.
Wake County: Convenience Center Site 4 ↗Wake County: Convenience Centers ↗
Wake County Convenience Center, Site 2
6120 Old Smithfield Road, Apex, NC
County drop-off for Wake County residents. Takes household construction debris from homeowners only, with a verification form, plus scrap metal and garbage including bulky items under 8 feet. Does not take concrete, bricks or pavers, railroad ties, or contractor waste unless the homeowner is present. Whole sheds aren't mentioned; bring it in pieces.
Fees: No fee is listed on the County page.
Before you go: Open daily, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. A box truck, dual-axle or enclosed trailer needs a free Trash Pass first. Secure open loads. Questions: 919-856-7400.
Liberty Waste Solutions, Apex Mixed Waste & Processing Facility
520 Pristine Water Dr., Apex, NC 27539
Private construction and demolition transfer station and recycling yard listed by Wake County for C&D debris. Accepts C&D debris, concrete, bricks, asphalt, rebar, pallets and tree debris. Painted concrete and painted wood are not accepted.
Fees: C&D disposal $51 a ton with a 1-ton minimum, plus a 5% environmental fee. Concrete and mixed material $51 a ton, 1-ton minimum. Credit cards carry a processing fee. Prices effective May 1, 2026.
Before you go: Open Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, 7 a.m. to noon. Call (919) 582-7777 to ask about a load before you go.
Liberty Waste Solutions: Apex ↗Liberty Waste Solutions: Apex Price List, effective May 1, 2026 (PDF) ↗Wake County: Solid Waste and Recycling Resources ↗
South Wake Multi-Material Recycling Facility (Wake County)
6130 Old Smithfield Road, Apex, NC 27539
County recycling drop-off for businesses and residents. Takes scrap metal (North and South Wake sites only), wood pallets (limit of 10), appliances and electronics. It is a recycling site, not a place for mixed shed debris.
Fees: No fee is listed on the County page.
Before you go: Open Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Secure open loads. Questions: 919-856-7400.
Wake County: Multi-Material Recycling Facilities ↗Wake County: Solid Waste and Recycling Resources ↗
What else should I know in Cary?Local notes, and the photos that set the price.
Only the Town may haul solid waste for pay, unless it authorizes you
Cary's code says the Town collects all solid waste in Town limits, and that no one other than the Town may collect, haul and dispose of solid waste from Town limits for pay unless the Town Manager authorizes it in writing with Town Council approval. The code doesn't say whether this reaches a crew hauling away the shed it tore down, and the Town publishes no list of authorized haulers. Wake County separately requires anyone collecting solid waste for others in the county to hold a $100 Solid Waste Hauler's Privilege License; most companies listed here appear on the County's licensed-hauler list.
Cary Code of Ordinances, Chapter 26, Article II: Solid Waste Collection ↗Wake County: Waste Haulers ↗Wake County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 50: Solid Waste ↗Wake County: Fiscal Year 2027 Licensed Haulers (PDF) ↗
The Town drop-off center closes to most waste on January 1, 2027
Cary's Citizen's Convenience Center on N. Dixon Ave. stays open as usual through December 31, 2026, because of railroad work in the right-of-way. From January 1, 2027, only food and yard waste drop-off remains. Even now it refuses construction and remodeling debris, shingles, treated lumber and concrete products, and bars private contractors, box trucks and enclosed trailers. The Town points residents to Wake County's sites in Apex and Morrisville instead.
Town of Cary: Citizen's Convenience Center ↗Town of Cary: Citizen's Convenience Center, Materials Not Accepted ↗
Cary spans three counties
Cary has addresses in Wake, Chatham and Durham counties, and residents are served by the county they live in, including for the landfill. Wake County's convenience centers are for Wake County residents. If your home is in the Chatham or Durham County part of Cary, check your own county's drop-off sites before loading the truck.
Town of Cary: New to Cary? ↗Wake County: Convenience Centers ↗
County sites take shed debris only from homeowners
Wake County accepts construction and demolition debris only from Wake County homeowners. Its resources page says that excludes tenants and contractors working for homeowners, and its convenience center rules allow a contractor's load only if the homeowner is there at drop-off. Debris a removal company hauls goes to a private facility instead; Wake County lists Liberty Waste Solutions' Apex site and others.
Wake County: Solid Waste and Recycling Resources ↗Wake County: Convenience Centers ↗
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
Two companies publish shed prices here. Oak City Hauling charges $650 to $950 to tear down and haul a standing 10x12 shed, and $299 to $549 to haul a shed that is already down. LoadUp shows $94 to $1,559 for a shed in Wake County, set when you book. Junk Terminators says shed removal typically runs $200 to $2,000, and Count Junkula says large items like sheds often start around $500. The others quote after seeing the job. None says its price includes a Town permit.
LoadUp (Cary, NC) ↗
$94–$1,559Its shed page shows $94 to $1,559 for shed removal in Wake 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.
Oak City Hauling ↗
From $299Haul-away of a shed that's already down or collapses easily: $299 for an 8x8, $465 for a 10x12, $549 for a 12x16. Full demolition plus haul-away of a standing 10x12 runs $650 to $950 depending on construction and access.
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 Cary, NC?
12 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 Cary. Give them a call. We’re confident you’ll come back to us.
Removal company
Backwoods Junk Removal
Local junk removal company that hauls away sheds, playsets and hot tubs along with general junk.
Ask for a priceGeneral junk-load pricingVisit company ↗Call (919) 770-8223
Service & price details
Fuquay-Varina-based, with a service page for Raleigh and other southern Wake towns
Its pages list sheds among the large items it handles. They don't say whether the crew tears down a standing shed or removes a slab, so ask.
No shed price is published. It charges by truck volume with a $75 minimum.
Removal company
Clean Slate Junk Removal
Junk removal company whose demolition services include shed, deck and above-ground pool demolition.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call 1(800) 674-8326
Service & price details
Raleigh, Cary, Morrisville, Apex and Durham, from 555 Fayetteville St., Raleigh
It lists shed demolition and concrete structure demo among its demolition services. It doesn't describe slab removal or cleanup for sheds.
No shed price is published. It offers free estimates.
Junk removal franchise
College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving (Raleigh)
Junk removal franchise that lists storage sheds among the items it hauls away.
Ask for a priceGeneral junk-load pricingVisit company ↗Call 919-648-0700
Service & price details
Raleigh area, from its office at 6129 Westgate Road, Raleigh
Its local page doesn't describe tear-down or slab work for sheds. Ask whether the crew takes the shed apart or only hauls the pieces.
No shed price is published. The local page gives example junk-load prices of $99 to $699.
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Removal company
Count Junkula
Junk removal company that lists sheds among the large items it removes and prices them on site.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call (919) 352-9135
Service & price details
Raleigh and the Triangle, from 1627 Navaho Dr, Raleigh
Its pricing guide says shed jobs depend on size, access and labor, and are usually priced on site. It doesn't describe slab work.
No firm shed price. Its guide says large items like a hot tub or shed often start around $500, depending on size, access and labor.
Removal company
Garage Brothers Junk Removal
Raleigh junk removal company, founded in 2007, that can demo and remove small sheds.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call 919-533-5207
Service & price details
Raleigh area, with service pages for Cary and Apex
Its local service pages say the crew can demo and remove small sheds along with yard debris and other junk. It is a Raleigh-based company founded by Kraig Bantle that emphasizes recycling and charity.
No shed price is published. It gives upfront quotes by phone or online.
Junk removal franchise
Junk King Raleigh
Junk removal franchise that offers shed removal and demolition.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call (919) 364-2265
Service & price details
Raleigh area, with shed removal and demolition pages for Cary and Apex
Its local shed pages describe shed demolition and removal with eco-conscious disposal. It sends a crew for a free estimate and also takes photos by text.
No shed price is published. It gives a free estimate and says booking online saves $30.
Removal company
Junk Pro Squad
Junk removal and light demolition company with a shed demolition page for wood and metal sheds of all sizes.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call 919-324-5470
Service & price details
Raleigh, from 2931 Springsweet Lane
It says it tears the shed down, removes every piece of debris, sends wood and metal to recycling, and sweeps the site afterward. Text photos for a free estimate.
No shed price is published. It gives free estimates from photos.
Removal company
Junk Terminators
Junk removal company that empties and tears down small to medium-sized wood, metal and vinyl sheds and hauls the debris.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call 919-374-6912
Service & price details
The Triangle, including Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, Morrisville, Apex, Holly Springs, Garner, Wake Forest and Clayton
Its shed page includes the cleanout, demolition, recycling and disposal, with an on-site estimate before work begins.
No firm shed price. The shed page says prices typically range from $200 to $2,000 depending on size, materials and condition; it quotes on site.
National booking platform
LoadUp (Cary, NC)
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
Wake County, North Carolina, including Cary
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 Wake 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
Oak City Hauling
Locally owned junk hauler that tears down sheds, playhouses and small outbuildings, roof to floor, and hauls away the pieces and the contents.
From $299Published shed priceVisit company ↗Call (984) 983-8500
Service & price details
Raleigh-Durham Triangle, including Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Apex, Wake Forest, Garner, Knightdale and Fuquay-Varina
Its shed page covers wood, metal, plastic and resin sheds up to about 12x16, and it removes concrete blocks, gravel pads and timber skids. Poured concrete foundations are referred to another contractor. It gives a firm quote from photos.
Haul-away of a shed that's already down or collapses easily: $299 for an 8x8, $465 for a 10x12, $549 for a 12x16. Full demolition plus haul-away of a standing 10x12 runs $650 to $950 depending on construction and access.
Removal company
Team Junk It
Veteran-owned junk removal company that tears down old sheds, playhouses and small outbuildings and hauls away the debris.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call (919) 426-2876
Service & price details
Based in Rolesville; serves 16 towns across Wake, Franklin, Durham and Granville counties, including Raleigh, Wake Forest, Knightdale, Garner, Cary and Apex
Its shed page lists wood, metal and plastic or resin sheds, fencing and posts, and foundation materials. It gives free on-site estimates and offers same-day service.
No shed price is published. It gives a free on-site estimate.
Removal company
VETS Junk Removal (Raleigh)
Veteran-owned junk removal and dumpster company that lists shed demolition and removal and small structure teardown.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call (919) 582-7677
Service & price details
Raleigh, Cary, Durham, Apex, Morrisville and the Research Triangle
Its local page also lists skid steer service and concrete loading, and says it breaks old slabs before loading them. It quotes a flat rate from a texted photo and address.
No shed price is published. It sends a flat-rate quote from photos.
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 Cary?
Shed Gone prices each shed from your photos, with teardown, haul-away and cleanup included. Among other companies, Oak City Hauling lists $650 to $950 to demolish and haul a standing 10x12 shed. If the shed is already down, it charges $299 for an 8x8, $465 for a 10x12 and $549 for a 12x16. Count Junkula says large items like sheds often start around $500. Junk Terminators says shed removal typically runs $200 to $2,000, quoted on site. LoadUp shows $94 to $1,559 for a shed in Wake County, lower if it's already taken apart.
LoadUp: Cary Shed Removal ↗Oak City Hauling: Shed Removal & Demolition ↗Count Junkula: How Much Does It Cost to Remove Large Items Like Hot Tubs or Sheds? ↗Junk Terminators: Shed Removal ↗
What does a demolition permit cost in Cary?
Cary's FY2027 fee schedule has no line for tearing down a shed. For one- and two-family homes it lists a $200 minimum to demolish a dwelling and a $125 minimum building fee for other accessory buildings or structures, and it charges double for work started without a permit. Ask 311 which fee applies to your shed.
Town of Cary: FY2027 Fees and Charges (PDF) ↗Town of Cary: Inspections & Permits Fees ↗
Where can I take shed debris myself?
If you own your home in the Wake County part of Cary, County convenience centers Site 4 (3600 Yates Mill Pond Road, Raleigh) and Site 2 (6120 Old Smithfield Road, Apex) take household construction debris from homeowners, with a verification form. Both are open daily, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Bring a car, pickup or single-axle trailer; a box truck, dual-axle or enclosed trailer needs a free Trash Pass first. Bulky pieces must be under 8 feet.
Where does a concrete slab or block foundation go?
Not to the curb or a County convenience center: neither takes concrete, bricks or pavers. Liberty Waste Solutions' Apex facility at 520 Pristine Water Dr. takes concrete, bricks and C&D debris for $51 a ton with a 1-ton minimum plus a 5% environmental fee. It won't take painted concrete or painted wood.
Liberty Waste Solutions: Apex Price List, effective May 1, 2026 (PDF) ↗Wake County: Convenience Centers ↗
Can I recycle a metal shed?
Yes. Wake County convenience centers take scrap metal, and the South Wake Multi-Material Recycling Facility at 6130 Old Smithfield Road in Apex takes scrap metal from residents and businesses, Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Keep metal panels apart from wood and shingles.
Wake County: Multi-Material Recycling Facilities ↗Wake County: Convenience Centers ↗
What about paint, gas and chemicals left in the shed?
Cary won't collect household hazardous waste at the curb, and Wake County convenience centers turn away paint, gas, propane tanks and chemicals. Take them to a Wake County Household Hazardous Waste facility. Drain gas and oil from mowers before the metal goes to scrap.
Town of Cary: Solid Waste Collection Policy ↗Wake County: Convenience Centers ↗
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 21 research sources
- Town of Cary: Building Permits ↗
- Town of Cary: Inspections & Permits Fees ↗
- Town of Cary: FY2027 Fees and Charges (PDF) ↗
- Town of Cary: Historic Preservation ↗
- Town of Cary: Do I Need a COA? (PDF) ↗
- Town of Cary: COA Application (PDF) ↗
- Town of Cary: Garbage Collection ↗
- Town of Cary: Solid Waste Collection Policy ↗
- Town of Cary: Citizen's Convenience Center ↗
- Town of Cary: Citizen's Convenience Center, Materials Not Accepted ↗
- Town of Cary: New to Cary? ↗
- Cary Code of Ordinances, Chapter 26, Article II: Solid Waste Collection ↗
- Wake County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 50: Solid Waste ↗
- Wake County: Waste Haulers ↗
- Wake County: Fiscal Year 2027 Licensed Haulers (PDF) ↗
- Wake County: Convenience Centers ↗
- Wake County: Solid Waste and Recycling Resources ↗
- Wake County: Multi-Material Recycling Facilities ↗
- Liberty Waste Solutions: Apex ↗
- Liberty Waste Solutions: Apex Price List, effective May 1, 2026 (PDF) ↗
- NC811 ↗