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SHED DEMOLITION & REMOVAL
Shed removal
in Hamilton, OH.
Shed Gone tears down unwanted sheds for Hamilton homeowners in Lindenwald, Rossville and beyond, and hauls off the wood, metal and roofing.
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SHED REMOVAL IN HAMILTON
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 Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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 Hamilton asks for before a shed comes down, what city pickup will take, and where you can drop off the debris yourself.
Hamilton rules at a glance
Demolition permit
Yes, plan on one. City code sets a $150 demolition permit fee for one- to three-family homes and their accessory structures. No small-shed exemption was found. Building Department: (513) 785-7360.
Hamilton Codified Ordinances §1309.11: Demolition of buildings and structures ↗City of Hamilton: Permits, Certificates, & Registrations ↗
City pickup
Not confirmed. Large-item pickup takes two items a week, like furniture; the City doesn't say whether shed lumber counts, and Rumpke's bulk rules exclude construction debris.
City of Hamilton: Trash & Recycling ↗Rumpke: Bulk Trash Pickup ↗
Haul it yourself
Hamilton Transfer Station (Municipal Refuse Transfer Station). 2024 rate sign: resident car, SUV or minivan $22, pickup or full-size van $62; non-resident $25.50 and $68. Bulky items $25.25 in-city, $28 out of city. City refuse customers can request one free trip voucher. Confirm current rates.
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 Butler County. College HUNKS shows $99 to $699 for general junk loads, and Junk King prices by truck space. Others quote each shed.
LoadUp: Hamilton Shed Removal ↗College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving: Cincinnati, OH ↗Junk King Cincinnati: Junk Removal Services in Hamilton, OH ↗
Do I need a permit?Hamilton 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 ↗
A $150 demolition permit
Hamilton enforces the Ohio Building Code through its Building Department. City code sets demolition permit fees at $150 for one-, two- and three-family homes and their accessory structures, and one permit covers several structures on the same lot. Demolition permits skip the up-front application fee; the fee schedule adds a 1% state surcharge. The City publishes a demolition permit application; send it to building@hamilton-oh.gov or call (513) 785-7360. No rule exempting small sheds from a demolition permit was found.
Hamilton Codified Ordinances §1305.01: Enforcement of the Ohio Building Code ↗Hamilton Codified Ordinances §1309.11: Demolition of buildings and structures ↗Hamilton Codified Ordinances Chapter 1309: Fees ↗City of Hamilton Building Department: Fee Schedule Summary (PDF) ↗City of Hamilton: Permits, Certificates, & Registrations ↗
Wiring work and who can do it
Electric, HVAC, plumbing, gas, hydronics and sewer work that needs a permit must be done under a City Master Registration. A homeowner who owns and lives in a single-family home and does the work personally is exempt from registering, but still needs the permit and inspections. Demolition is not on the City's registration list.
City of Hamilton: Contractor Registration ↗City of Hamilton: Permits, Certificates, & Registrations ↗
Asbestos
Ohio EPA says a home with four or fewer units is not a 'facility' under its emission rules, but its licensing rules apply whenever more than 50 square feet of regulated asbestos is disturbed. Older sheds can have asbestos siding or roofing.
Can I dispose of it myself?City pickup rules, drop-off options and fees for shed debris.
Will Hamilton pick up shed debris?
Not confirmed. Rumpke collects trash for the City, and residents can set out two large items a week, such as furniture and mattresses, by calling 513-867-8661 at least 24 hours ahead. The City page doesn't say whether shed lumber or roofing qualifies, and yard waste can't include construction materials. Rumpke's general bulk trash rules say construction debris like drywall, concrete and bricks isn't accepted curbside.
City of Hamilton: Trash & Recycling ↗Rumpke: Bulk Trash Pickup ↗
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 ↗
Hamilton Transfer Station (Municipal Refuse Transfer Station)
1000 N Third St, Hamilton, OH 45011
City-owned refuse transfer station run by Rumpke and open to residents and businesses. Its rate sign lists flat fees by vehicle and per-item fees for bulky items and appliances. It does not say whether it takes construction or demolition debris such as shed lumber and roofing.
Fees: 2024 rate sign: resident car, SUV or minivan $22, pickup or full-size van $62; non-resident $25.50 and $68. Bulky items $25.25 in-city, $28 out of city. City refuse customers can request one free trip voucher. Confirm current rates.
Before you go: Rumpke lists hours as Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.; the City says it also takes items on Saturday for a fee. Call 513-867-8661 before hauling shed debris.
City of Hamilton: Trash & Recycling ↗City of Hamilton: Hamilton Transfer Station 2024 gate rates (PDF) ↗Rumpke: Facility Finder ↗Rumpke: Trash Services & Recycling in Hamilton, OH ↗
Rumpke Sanitary Landfill
3800 Struble Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45251 (Colerain Township)
Municipal solid waste landfill that accepts construction debris, scrap lumber and demolition debris along with household trash and furniture. It does not take hazardous waste; asbestos needs prior approval.
Fees: Not published.
Before you go: Open Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday 8 to 11:30 a.m. Call (800) 828-8171 for drop-off prices.
H. Hafner & Sons Construction/Demolition Debris Recycling Center
5445 Wooster Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45226
Licensed construction and demolition debris landfill and recycling center. It accepts the structural parts of a demolished building, such as lumber and framing, siding and roofing, windows and doors, wiring and insulation, plus clean hard fill like concrete, brick and block. It does not take household trash, furniture, appliances or home cleanouts.
Fees: Hamilton County lists $65.80 for a residential pickup truckload, level with the top of the bed, not prorated for smaller loads. Hafner's own page says to call for disposal rates.
Before you go: Open Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. to noon. Call 513-321-1895 to confirm current rates.
Hamilton County R3Source: Construction & Demolition Debris ↗H. Hafner & Sons: Construction/Demolition Debris Recycling Center ↗H. Hafner & Sons ↗
What else should I know in Hamilton?Local notes, and the photos that set the price.
Hauling trash needs a City license, but demolition debris is carved out
Hamilton has no franchise hauler for demolition debris. City code requires anyone collecting, transporting or disposing of other people's solid waste in the city to hold a Director of Finance license, $25 a year for each truck, and says only the City's collection contractor (Rumpke) may collect solid waste. But the code's definition of solid waste leaves out demolition debris, naming framing lumber, roofing, wiring and insulation; items that must be removed before demolition, like a shed's contents, are not carved out. Loads on City streets must not leak, spill or scatter.
Hamilton Codified Ordinances §973.13: License and fee for commercial solid waste collectors ↗Hamilton Codified Ordinances §973.01: Definitions ↗Hamilton Codified Ordinances §973.10: Scavenging prohibited ↗Hamilton Codified Ordinances §973.12: Private collection and disposal ↗City of Hamilton: Trash & Recycling ↗
Historic areas need ADRB approval
Any exterior work on a structure in one of Hamilton's historic areas, or on an individually listed property, needs a certificate of appropriateness from the Architectural Design Review Board. Like-for-like and minor changes get a free administrative approval, usually within two business days; bigger work goes to a Board hearing, held the first and third Tuesdays. The ADRB's guidelines cover demolitions. The 'Require Historic Board Approval' layer on the City's zoning map shows which lots are covered.
City of Hamilton: Architectural Design Review Board (ADRB) ↗
One free transfer station trip per household
Each City utility and refuse customer can request one voucher for a trip to the Hamilton Transfer Station at no cost. Call 513-867-8661.
Paint and chemicals from the shed
Butler County runs a household hazardous waste program for county residents. For immediate disposal, the County points to Environmental Enterprise at 513-541-1823. It sends non-Freon appliances to scrap metal dealers.
Butler County Recycling & Solid Waste: Special Collections ↗
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 Hamilton: $94 to $1,559 for a shed in Butler County, set when you book. College HUNKS gives $99 to $699 as example ranges for general junk loads, and Junk King prices by truck space. Larry's and HaulAway Pro quote each shed. None says its price includes the City's $150 demolition permit.
LoadUp (Hamilton, OH) ↗
$94–$1,559Its shed page shows $94 to $1,559 for shed removal in Butler 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.
These are the other companies’ own advertised prices, checked October 18, 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 Hamilton, OH?
5 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 Hamilton. Give them a call. We’re confident you’ll come back to us.
Junk removal franchise
College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving (Cincinnati)
Junk removal franchise that lists storage sheds among the items it hauls away.
Ask for a priceGeneral junk-load pricingVisit company ↗Call 513-280-8900
Service & price details
Greater Cincinnati, from 250 E Kemper Rd, Loveland
Its local 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 example ranges of $99 to $699 for general junk removal, quoted by eighth, half or full truckload.
Removal company
HaulAway Pro
Local junk removal company that tears down sheds, hauls off the debris and clears the spot.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call (513) 712-8077
Service & price details
Greater Cincinnati, from 10235 Spartan Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45215
Its shed page says the crew checks for power and hazards, disconnects wiring, takes the shed down and recycles lumber and metal where it can. It handles wood, metal, plastic and lean-to sheds, and removes concrete pads, footings and anchors on request. It says asbestos siding or roofing must go to a licensed abatement pro first.
No shed price is published. The page says shed demolition is priced per job by size, materials and whether the pad comes out, with a free on-site estimate and a firm price before work starts.
Junk removal franchise
Junk King Cincinnati
Junk removal franchise that offers shed demolition and large outdoor item pickup.
Ask for a priceGeneral junk-load pricingVisit company ↗Call (513) 776-0266
Service & price details
Greater Cincinnati, including Hamilton, Fairfield, Middletown, West Chester and Mason
Its local page lists hot tub removal, shed demolition and large outdoor item pickups among its services and says its crews carry items out themselves.
No shed price is published. It prices junk removal by the truck space a load uses and offers free estimates.
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Removal company
Larry's Junk Removal
Family-owned junk removal company that takes down whole sheds, clears the base and hauls everything away.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call (937) 768-9684
Service & price details
Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky, from a Hillsboro base, including Hamilton and Butler counties
Its shed page says it has removed sheds across Southwest Ohio since 2015, takes the floor and frame with the structure and clears contents in the same visit. Tell it about a concrete pad or suspected asbestos roofing before the visit.
No shed price is published. The page says cost depends on size, material and access, and that quotes include labor, disposal fees and taxes.
National booking platform
LoadUp (Hamilton, OH)
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
Butler County, Ohio, including Hamilton
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 Butler 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.
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 Hamilton?
Shed Gone prices each shed from your photos, with teardown, haul-away and cleanup included. Among other companies, LoadUp shows $94 to $1,559 for a shed in Butler County, lower if it's already taken apart. College HUNKS shows $99 to $699 as example ranges for general junk loads, and Junk King prices by the space a load takes in its truck. Larry's says its quotes include labor, disposal fees and taxes, and HaulAway Pro gives a firm price after seeing the shed.
LoadUp: Hamilton Shed Removal ↗College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving: Cincinnati, OH ↗Junk King Cincinnati: Junk Removal Services in Hamilton, OH ↗Larry's Junk Removal: Shed Removal in Southwest Ohio ↗HaulAway Pro: Shed Demolition and Removal ↗
Where can I take shed debris myself?
The Hamilton Transfer Station at 1000 N. Third St. charges Hamilton residents a flat $22 for a car or SUV load and $62 for a pickup, per its 2024 rate sign; it doesn't list construction debris, so call 513-867-8661 first. Rumpke's landfill in Colerain Township takes demolition debris and scrap lumber but posts no price. H. Hafner & Sons in Cincinnati is listed at $65.80 for a pickup truckload of construction and demolition debris.
City of Hamilton: Hamilton Transfer Station 2024 gate rates (PDF) ↗City of Hamilton: Trash & Recycling ↗Rumpke: Rumpke Sanitary Landfill ↗Hamilton County R3Source: Construction & Demolition Debris ↗H. Hafner & Sons: Construction/Demolition Debris Recycling Center ↗
What about the concrete pad?
No City rule on removing a shed slab was found; ask the Building Department. Hafner takes clean hard fill like concrete and crushes it for reuse, and Rumpke's landfill takes concrete as construction debris. HaulAway Pro says it removes slabs, footings and anchors on request.
H. Hafner & Sons: Construction/Demolition Debris Recycling Center ↗Rumpke: Rumpke Sanitary Landfill ↗HaulAway Pro: Shed Demolition and Removal ↗
Do I need a permit to disconnect the shed's wiring?
Electric work that needs a permit must be done by a City-registered electrician, or by an owner-occupant of a single-family home doing it personally. Ask the Building Department, (513) 785-7360, whether removing a shed circuit needs a permit. Before digging out posts or footings, contact OHIO811 at 811 or 1-800-362-2764.
Will the crew take the shed down or just haul it?
Junk King's Hamilton page says it handles shed removal and small garage demos. Larry's and HaulAway Pro say they take the whole shed down and haul it away. College HUNKS lists storage sheds among items it removes but doesn't describe tearing them down.
Junk King Cincinnati: Junk Removal Services in Hamilton, OH ↗Larry's Junk Removal: Shed Removal in Southwest Ohio ↗HaulAway Pro: Shed Demolition and Removal ↗College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving: Cincinnati, OH ↗
Does my shed need historic review?
Only if the lot is in one of Hamilton's historic areas or is individually listed. Check the 'Require Historic Board Approval' layer on the City's zoning map. If it is, get a certificate of appropriateness from the ADRB through the Planning Department before the shed comes down.
City of Hamilton: Architectural Design Review Board (ADRB) ↗
Sources behind this guide
Reviewed October 18, 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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- Hamilton Codified Ordinances §1305.01: Enforcement of the Ohio Building Code ↗
- Hamilton Codified Ordinances §1309.11: Demolition of buildings and structures ↗
- Hamilton Codified Ordinances Chapter 1309: Fees ↗
- City of Hamilton: Permits, Certificates, & Registrations ↗
- City of Hamilton Building Department: Fee Schedule Summary (PDF) ↗
- City of Hamilton: Contractor Registration ↗
- City of Hamilton: Architectural Design Review Board (ADRB) ↗
- Hamilton Codified Ordinances §973.01: Definitions ↗
- Hamilton Codified Ordinances §973.10: Scavenging prohibited ↗
- Hamilton Codified Ordinances §973.12: Private collection and disposal ↗
- Hamilton Codified Ordinances §973.13: License and fee for commercial solid waste collectors ↗
- City of Hamilton: Trash & Recycling ↗
- City of Hamilton: Hamilton Transfer Station 2024 gate rates (PDF) ↗
- Rumpke: Facility Finder ↗
- Rumpke: Trash Services & Recycling in Hamilton, OH ↗
- Rumpke: Bulk Trash Pickup ↗
- Rumpke: Rumpke Sanitary Landfill ↗
- Hamilton County R3Source: Construction & Demolition Debris ↗
- H. Hafner & Sons: Construction/Demolition Debris Recycling Center ↗
- Butler County Recycling & Solid Waste: Special Collections ↗
- Ohio EPA: Asbestos Notification FAQ (PDF) ↗
- OHIO811 ↗