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SHED DEMOLITION & REMOVAL

Shed removal
in Columbus, OH.

Got an old shed in Columbus? Shed Gone tears it down and hauls off the wood, roofing and contents, from Clintonville backyards to German Village.

Sources checked October 17, 2026 · How we research

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SHED REMOVAL IN COLUMBUS

We take it down.
We haul it away.

How it works ↗

Shed removal is all we do. Wood, metal or resin, falling apart or still standing, we take your Columbus 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 Columbus 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.

01

Send a photo.

Show us the shed and the way out, and add your Columbus ZIP code. No payment, and it isn’t a booking.

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Get our price.

We look at your photos and send our price, what it includes and the dates we have.

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We haul it away.

We confirm a date, take the shed down, load every piece and leave the spot clean.

Get a shed removal quote ↗

PERMITS & DIY DISPOSAL

Doing it yourself, or just checking the rules?

Here’s what Columbus asks for before a shed comes down, what city pickup will take, and where you can drop off the debris yourself.

Columbus rules at a glance

Demolition permit

Yes. City code requires a permit to demolish any structure, issued to a City-registered demolition contractor or an owner-occupant doing the work by hand. The fee is $275.

Columbus City Code Ch. 4113: Permits and fees (§4113.37, §4113.79) ↗Columbus BZS: 2026 Combined Development Related Fee Schedule (PDF) ↗

City pickup

No. Bulk pickup can't take building materials, and the City's free drop-off centers refuse lumber, roofing and other demolition waste.

Columbus Refuse Collection: Bulk Collection ↗Columbus: Waste and Reuse Convenience Centers ↗

Haul it yourself

Franklin County Sanitary Landfill (SWACO). Construction and demolition debris: $39.75 per ton in-district and $43.75 per ton out-of-district. Residents pay a $5 minimum, prorated for loads under a ton. Card payments carry a 3% processing fee.

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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 and Fire Dawgs starts at $500. College HUNKS lists $99 to $699 for general junk. Others quote each shed.

LoadUp: Storage Shed Removal Columbus, OH ↗Fire Dawgs Junk Removal: Shed Removal ↗College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving: Columbus, OH ↗

Do I need a permit?Columbus 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 ↗

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A demolition permit for every shed

Code §4113.37 says no one may demolish any building or structure in the city without a separate permit for each one. The same section exempts unheated one-story accessory buildings under 169 square feet from a building permit, but that list covers installations, not tear-downs. BZS lists demolishing a structure to grade as needing a permit without plan review. The 2026 fee for a one- to three-family property is $275 with one inspection. BZS: 614-645-7433.

Columbus City Code Ch. 4113: Permits and fees (§4113.37, §4113.79) ↗Columbus BZS: Typical Residential Projects (PDF) ↗Columbus BZS: 2026 Combined Development Related Fee Schedule (PDF) ↗Columbus Building and Zoning Services: Frequently Asked Questions ↗

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Asbestos

Ohio EPA says a residential building with four or fewer dwelling units is not a 'facility' under its asbestos emission rules unless it is part of a larger installation, but its licensing rule may still apply to residential demolition. The county landfill does not accept asbestos.

Ohio EPA: Asbestos Notification FAQ (PDF) ↗SWACO: Unaccepted Waste ↗

Can I dispose of it myself?City pickup rules, drop-off options and fees for shed debris.

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 ↗

Franklin County Sanitary Landfill (SWACO)

3851 London Groveport Rd, Grove City, OH 43123

SWACO's public landfill. Residents may bring waste, and since September 29, 2025, construction and demolition debris must go directly here instead of SWACO's transfer stations. It does not accept asbestos, liquids, water-based paint that isn't dried out, tires or yard waste.

Fees: Construction and demolition debris: $39.75 per ton in-district and $43.75 per ton out-of-district. Residents pay a $5 minimum, prorated for loads under a ton. Card payments carry a 3% processing fee.

Before you go: Open Monday to Friday 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 6 a.m. to noon; hand-unloading customers must check in 30 minutes before closing. All loads must be fully tarped. Call 614-875-8563.

SWACO: Rates ↗SWACO: Frequently Asked Questions ↗SWACO: Franklin County Sanitary Landfill ↗SWACO: Unaccepted Waste ↗

SA Recycling – Columbus (Parsons Ave)

2205 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43207

Scrap metal yard that buys steel, aluminum, copper, tin and appliances from individuals and companies. Metal shed panels and framing fit these categories; call to confirm.

Fees: It pays for scrap; prices are not published.

Before you go: Open Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., closed weekends. Call 614-443-0518 for pricing.

SA Recycling – Columbus, Ohio (Sims Metal) ↗

SWACO Household Hazardous Waste Facility

645 E. 8th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201

Free drop-off for Franklin County residents' household hazardous waste, including oil-based paint, stains, thinners, old gasoline, pesticides, motor oil and propane tanks. It does not take asbestos, and latex paint is not part of the free program.

Fees: Free for residents. Latex paint disposal is charged by the operator, EEI (about $1.00 a gallon, per SWACO).

Before you go: Open Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the first Saturday of the month 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Not for businesses. Call 614-294-1300.

SWACO: Household Hazardous Waste ↗

What else should I know in Columbus?Local notes, and the photos that set the price.

Only City-registered demolition contractors may tear down a structure

Columbus requires a City registration for anyone who demolishes a building, structure or part of one for others (§4114.113). Applicants need three full years of demolition experience, and the Board of Review approves them. The 2026 fees are a $300 application fee and a $350 annual fee. BZS's portal lets you search registered contractors.

Columbus City Code Ch. 4114: License and registration (§4114.113, §4114.903) ↗Columbus BZS: 2026 Combined Development Related Fee Schedule (PDF) ↗Columbus BZS: Typical Residential Projects (PDF) ↗

Demolition debris must go out with an authorized waste hauler

Columbus has no franchise hauler for demolition debris. But the Refuse Collection Code makes the owner responsible for having construction, remodeling and demolition waste removed by an authorized waste hauler, and it requires any hauler collecting waste in the city to get authorization from the appropriate government agency. The code does not name that agency, and no list of authorized haulers was found.

Columbus City Code Title 13: Refuse Collection Code ↗

Historic and design review areas need a certificate first

In a historic or architectural review commission area, the City won't issue a demolition permit until a certificate of appropriateness is granted, and the commission has up to 60 days to decide. The City staffs 11 review bodies, including the German Village, Italian Village and Victorian Village commissions and the Historic Resources Commission. Its map shows if your lot is in one.

Columbus City Code Ch. 4113: Permits and fees (§4113.37, §4113.79) ↗Columbus: Historic Preservation & Design Review Boards, Commissions & Panels ↗

Neighbors get notice before demolition

City code requires the site to be posted with a brightly colored notice at least 48 hours before demolition starts, and the registered contractor must notify every owner within 125 feet. In residential areas, demolition is allowed only on weekdays between 7:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., and work must start within 14 days of the permit.

Columbus City Code Ch. 4113: Permits and fees (§4113.37, §4113.79) ↗

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 photos

A 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 that cover Columbus. LoadUp shows $94 to $1,559 for Franklin County, and Fire Dawgs starts shed removals at $500. College HUNKS lists $99 to $699 for general junk loads. Lug Stars, Master Junkers, Hall Away and Dumpster Now quote each shed. None says its price includes the City's $275 demolition permit.

LoadUp (Columbus, OH) ↗

$94–$1,559

Its shed page shows $94 to $1,559 for shed removal in Franklin County, depending on size, condition and type. It does not say permits are included.

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 Columbus, OH?

7 other companies

Shed 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 Columbus. Give them a call. We’re confident you’ll come back to us.

Junk removal franchise

College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving (Columbus)

Junk removal franchise that lists storage sheds among the items it hauls away.

Ask for a priceGeneral junk-load pricing
Service & price details

Columbus and surrounding areas, from 3999 Parkway Lane, Hilliard

Its Columbus page lists storage sheds, renovation debris and scrap metal among items it removes. It does not describe shed demolition.

No shed price. The page gives an example range of $99 to $699 for general junk removal, priced by truck space.

Visit company ↗Call 614-385-1005

Removal company

Dumpster Now Junk Removal

Local junk removal and dumpster company that demolishes sheds, decks and patios and removes the debris.

Ask for a priceJob-specific quote
Service & price details

Delaware, Union and Franklin counties and surrounding Central Ohio

Its demolition page offers a free on-site assessment, tear-down and full debris cleanup.

No shed price is published; it quotes after an on-site assessment.

Visit company ↗Call (614) 687-3457

Removal company

Fire Dawgs Junk Removal (Columbus)

Firefighter- and veteran-owned junk removal and demolition company that tears down sheds and hauls the debris.

From $500Published shed price
Service & price details

Columbus and nearby Central Ohio communities, from its Columbus-area office at 6605 Longshore St, Dublin

Its shed page says the crew looks over the shed, picks the best way to remove it and gives a final quote on site, which you can accept or decline. The price covers labor, transport and disposal.

The company-wide shed page says shed removals start at a $500 minimum and rise with size, scope and obstacles. Free, no-obligation estimates.

Visit company ↗Call (614) 758-3294
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Removal company

Hall Away Junk

Junk removal and demolition company that dismantles sheds, loads the debris and cleans up the area.

Ask for a priceJob-specific quote
Service & price details

Central Ohio from Thornville, with service-area pages for Columbus, Dublin and other towns

Its shed page says the crew assesses the structure, disconnects utilities if needed, takes the shed down piece by piece and cleans up. It takes wood, metal and plastic sheds.

No shed price is published.

Visit company ↗Call (614) 551-5810

National booking platform

LoadUp (Columbus, OH)

National junk removal booking platform that sends local independent haulers to pick up and dispose of sheds.

$94–$1,559Published shed price
Service & price details

Franklin County, Ohio, including Columbus and nearby suburbs

Upfront online pricing. LoadUp says it does light shed demolition only when no heavy machinery or large crew is needed, and asks for texted photos first.

Its shed page shows $94 to $1,559 for shed removal in Franklin County, depending on size, condition and type. It does not say permits are included.

Visit company ↗Call (844) 239-7711

Removal company

Lug Stars Junk Removal

Veteran-owned local junk removal company that demolishes and removes sheds, decks, fences and other backyard structures.

Ask for a priceJob-specific quote
Service & price details

Central Ohio, from addresses in Granville and on Britains Lane in Columbus

Lug Stars Junk Removal LLC. Its shed page offers free, no-obligation quotes and a 10% discount for new clients.

No shed price is published; the page offers a free quote by phone.

Visit company ↗Call (614) 816-5865

Removal company

Master Junkers

Locally owned junk removal company that tears down wood, metal and prefab sheds and cleans up the site.

Ask for a priceJob-specific quote
Service & price details

Powell and nearby Central Ohio communities, including Columbus, Dublin, Worthington and Westerville

Its shed page says most jobs are finished in one visit, with full teardown, haul-away and debris cleanup.

No shed price is published; the page says pricing is based on the job.

Visit company ↗Call 1-866-614-5865

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 Columbus?

Shed Gone prices each shed from your photos, with teardown, haul-away and cleanup included. Among other companies, LoadUp's Columbus page shows $94 to $1,559 for a shed in Franklin County. Fire Dawgs says shed removals start at a $500 minimum, including labor, transport and disposal. College HUNKS lists $99 to $699 for general junk loads.

LoadUp: Storage Shed Removal Columbus, OH ↗Fire Dawgs Junk Removal: Shed Removal Columbus OH ↗Fire Dawgs Junk Removal: Shed Removal ↗College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving: Columbus, OH ↗

Where can I take shed debris myself?

The Franklin County Sanitary Landfill at 3851 London Groveport Rd. charges $39.75 a ton for construction and demolition debris, with a $5 minimum for residents. Since September 29, 2025, SWACO's transfer stations no longer take this debris. Loads must be tarped, and card payments carry a 3% fee.

SWACO: Rates ↗SWACO: Frequently Asked Questions ↗SWACO: Franklin County Sanitary Landfill ↗

Do I have to take out the concrete pad?

On a permitted demolition, City standards say slabs within 24 inches of finished grade are removed and the site is graded level with the neighbors. A crew should plan for the slab, pavers or piers as part of the job. Ask BZS if you want to keep a pad for a new shed.

Columbus City Code §4123.23: Demolition standards ↗

What do I do with a metal shed?

SA Recycling at 2205 Parsons Ave. buys steel, aluminum and other scrap metal from individuals. It's open weekdays 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and posts no prices, so call 614-443-0518.

SA Recycling – Columbus, Ohio (Sims Metal) ↗

What about paint, gas and chemicals stored in the shed?

SWACO's free household hazardous waste site at 645 E. 8th Ave. takes oil-based paint, old gasoline, stains and pesticides from Franklin County residents, weekdays and the first Saturday. It doesn't take latex paint for free. The landfill won't take liquids.

SWACO: Household Hazardous Waste ↗SWACO: Unaccepted Waste ↗

Will the crew take the shed down or just haul it?

Fire Dawgs, Lug Stars, Master Junkers, Hall Away and Dumpster Now say they tear sheds down and haul the debris. Hall Away says it dismantles the shed piece by piece. LoadUp says it does light demolition only when the shed needs no heavy machinery or large crew.

Fire Dawgs Junk Removal: Shed Removal Columbus OH ↗Lug Stars Junk Removal: Shed Removal ↗Master Junkers: Shed Removal ↗Hall Away Junk: Shed Removal ↗Dumpster Now: Patio, Deck and Shed Demolition ↗LoadUp: Storage Shed Removal Columbus, OH ↗

Do I need to call 811 before pulling posts or footings?

If you're digging, yes. Call OHIO811 at 811 or 1-800-362-2764 before you dig out piers, posts or footings.

OHIO811 ↗

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.

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SHED DEMOLITION & REMOVAL

More backyard.
Less baggage.

Start with the shed and the way out. Add a few photos and tell us what should stay.

START HERE

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Show us the shed and the way out. Tell us what goes, and what stays.

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