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SHED DEMOLITION & REMOVAL
Shed removal
in Mentor, OH.
Old shed in Mentor Headlands or off Mentor Avenue near Lawnfield? Shed Gone takes it apart, loads out the wood, metal and junk inside, and leaves the yard clear.
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SHED REMOVAL IN MENTOR
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 Mentor 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 Mentor 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 Mentor asks for before a shed comes down, what city pickup will take, and where you can drop off the debris yourself.
Mentor rules at a glance
Demolition permit
Not confirmed: Mentor's code and fee schedule don't say whether tearing down a shed needs a permit, though the City's permit form lists demolition. Ask Engineering & Building at 440-974-5785.
Codified Ordinances of Mentor, Ch. 1321: Residential Dwelling Code (§ 1321.02 amendments) ↗City of Mentor: Building Permit Application (PDF) ↗Codified Ordinances of Mentor § 1305.03: Residential permit fees ↗
City pickup
No. Waste Management's weekly bulk pickup in Mentor bars construction or demolition debris, so shed lumber, roofing and siding can't go to the curb.
Haul it yourself
Lake County Solid Waste Facility (Lake County Landfill). $5 minimum for a car load up to 330 lbs; $10 minimum for a pickup load up to 660 lbs; $30 a ton for waste generated in Lake County and $40 a ton plus fees for other Ohio waste.
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 Lake County. Junk Gone Today lists construction debris loads from $150 for a quarter truck; the others quote from photos, by phone or on site.
LoadUp: Mentor Shed Removal ↗Junk Gone Today: Junk Removal Prices ↗Sergeant Junk: Shed & Playset Removal in Mentor ↗Ohio Junk Force: Shed Removal in Cleveland ↗
Do I need a permit?Mentor 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 Mentor's code says about demolition
Mentor's building permit rule covers work that erects, constructs, alters, moves, converts, extends, equips or enlarges a building; it doesn't list demolition. The state residential code Mentor adopts likewise lists building work but not demolition in its approval rule, and it exempts one-story tool and storage sheds up to 200 square feet from approval when they're built. Still, the City's building permit form has a Demolition box, the fee schedule prices complete dwelling demolitions at $60 plus $10 per 100 square feet, and the deposit table charges $50 for demolitions up to 500 square feet. None of these mentions taking down a shed, so call Engineering & Building at 440-974-5785 before work starts.
Codified Ordinances of Mentor, Ch. 1321: Residential Dwelling Code (§ 1321.02 amendments) ↗Ohio Administrative Code 4101:8-1-01: Residential Code of Ohio, administration (PDF) ↗City of Mentor: Building Permit Application (PDF) ↗Codified Ordinances of Mentor § 1305.03: Residential permit fees ↗Codified Ordinances of Mentor § 1305.10: Deposits ↗
Shed wiring comes out under an approval, by a licensed electrician
Ohio's residential code requires approval before anyone removes or alters an electrical, gas or plumbing system, so a powered shed needs its circuit dealt with properly before teardown. Mentor requires electrical contractors to be registered with the City and to show a State of Ohio license.
Ohio Administrative Code 4101:8-1-01: Residential Code of Ohio, administration (PDF) ↗City of Mentor: Permits ↗
Who may do the work
Mentor's contractor rule covers anyone who builds, alters, adds to or subtracts from a building or structure for the public. Registration needs a $10,000 bond, liability insurance and a $100 first-year fee. A homeowner doing the work, or friends helping without pay, are exempt from registration but not from the building code or its inspections.
Codified Ordinances of Mentor, Ch. 1307: Registration of contractors (§ 1307.01) ↗Codified Ordinances of Mentor §§ 1307.03–1307.07: Registration bond, fees, owner's exemption ↗
Can I dispose of it myself?City pickup rules, drop-off options and fees for shed debris.
Will Mentor pick up shed debris?
No. Waste Management collects trash, recycling, yard waste and bulk items such as appliances and furniture weekly for Mentor's single-family homes. But the City's bulk rules list construction or demolition debris as prohibited, which covers a torn-down shed. Questions about your service go to Waste Management at (866) 797-9018.
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 ↗
Lake County Solid Waste Facility (Lake County Landfill)
2039 Blase Nemeth Rd., Painesville, OH 44077
Lake County's public landfill. It prices pre-approved construction and demolition debris the same as other weighed waste, but it turns away whole-building construction and demolition debris that hasn't been pre-approved, along with paint, liquids, hazardous waste and yard waste. It also has free recycling bins for Lake County residents.
Fees: $5 minimum for a car load up to 330 lbs; $10 minimum for a pickup load up to 660 lbs; $30 a ton for waste generated in Lake County and $40 a ton plus fees for other Ohio waste.
Before you go: Call (440) 350-2644 to ask about pre-approval before bringing teardown debris. Open Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Saturdays are for Lake County residents in cars and pickups only. All vehicles must be tarped.
Lake County Department of Utilities: Solid Waste Division ↗Lake County Department of Utilities: Community Recycling Options ↗
Cuyahoga Regional Landfill (WM)
6640 Cochran Rd, Solon, OH 44139
WM's construction and demolition debris landfill. The County lists it as open to the public, and WM lists construction and demolition debris and non-friable asbestos among accepted materials. It takes no hazardous waste.
Fees: Not published. WM's page says it accepts only credit cards at the scale (no American Express).
Before you go: Open Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with cash-on-delivery customers 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.; closed weekends. Call (440) 498-5700 for prices.
Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District: Construction & Demolition Debris Landfills ↗WM Solutions: Cuyahoga Regional Landfill ↗
DeMilta Sand & Gravel
921 Erie Rd., Eastlake, OH 44095
Listed by the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District as a business location that takes concrete for recycling, which suits broken-up shed slabs and footings. Its own site wasn't readable, so what it charges and whether it takes homeowner loads weren't confirmed.
Fees: Not published.
Before you go: Call (440) 942-2015 before you load up to ask whether it takes concrete from homeowners and what it charges.
What else should I know in Mentor?Local notes, and the photos that set the price.
Haulers need a City refuse licence; no exclusive debris franchise found
Mentor's code says no one may engage in the commercial collection of waste materials without a $50-a-year refuse contractor licence from the Director of Public Works, plus a $15-a-year windshield licence for each vehicle. The City contracts with Waste Management for trash at single-family homes, but no code section or City page gives any company sole rights to haul construction or demolition debris. The code doesn't say whether a one-time shed teardown counts as commercial collection, and the City publishes no list of licensed haulers. Public Works: (440) 974-5781.
Codified Ordinances of Mentor §§ 973.01–973.02: Refuse contractor and vehicle licences ↗City of Mentor: Waste Removal & Recycling ↗
The county landfill wants teardown debris pre-approved
Lake County's own landfill on Blase Nemeth Road in Painesville Township is the closest public disposal site. Its fee list prices pre-approved construction and demolition debris the same as other weighed waste, and its refused list includes whole-building construction and demolition debris that hasn't been pre-approved. Call the landfill at (440) 350-2644 before you bring shed debris. Saturdays are for Lake County residents in cars and pickups only.
Ask the City for its registered contractor list
Anyone paid to do regulated work in Mentor must be registered with the City, and the Building Department will send its current list of registered contractors on request: (440) 974-5785. The City warns that a contractor's "bonded and insured" claim may not protect you, because a bond is written for a specific purpose.
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 Mentor: $94 to $1,559 for a shed in Lake County, set when you book. Junk Gone Today lists general truckload rates, from $150 for a quarter load of construction debris. Sergeant Junk and HAUL&JUNK quote for free, and Ohio Junk Force has an online price estimator.
LoadUp (Mentor, OH) ↗
$94–$1,559Its shed page shows $94 to $1,559 for shed removal in Lake 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 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 Mentor, 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 Mentor. Give them a call. We’re confident you’ll come back to us.
Removal company
HAUL&JUNK LLC
Locally owned junk removal and light demolition company that tears down wood, metal and resin sheds.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call (440) 223-2045
Service & price details
Lake, Geauga and Cuyahoga counties, from its Willoughby base
Its shed page says it handles full shed removal, including teardown, hauling and cleanup, for sheds of all sizes, including lean-tos and storm-damaged sheds. It also lists concrete removal and dumpster rental.
No shed price is published. It gives free quotes by phone or text.
Removal company
Junk Gone Today
Local junk removal company whose light demolition work covers garages, sheds, decks, fences and hot tubs.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call 216-269-5555
Service & price details
Greater Cleveland, from 4900 Orchard Rd, Cleveland
Junk Gone Today, LLC. Its demolition page says quotes cover loading, labor and any disposal or recycling fees, with free on-site estimates.
No shed price is published; it gives free, no-obligation quotes.
National booking platform
LoadUp (Mentor, 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
Lake County, Ohio, including Mentor
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 Lake 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.
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Removal company
Ohio Junk Force (Cleveland/Akron)
Locally owned junk removal company that dismantles sheds, hauls the materials away and cleans up.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call 440-420-9245
Service & price details
Cleveland, Akron and Northeast Ohio, including Cuyahoga, Lorain, Summit and Medina counties and western Lake and Geauga counties, from 9385 Reed Rd, North Ridgeville
Its shed page says the team dismantles the shed, hauls away all materials and leaves the yard clean, recycling where it can. It offers an online price estimator.
No shed price is published on the page; it offers free quotes and an online estimator.
Removal company
Sergeant Junk
Local junk removal company that demolishes and removes wood, metal and resin sheds, playsets and other backyard structures.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call 216-290-2221
Service & price details
Greater Cleveland, from 23945 Mercantile Rd, Beachwood
Its shed page promises complete demolition and removal in one visit, with everything loaded on its truck and the yard left clean.
No shed price is published; the page says price depends on size, material and condition and offers free estimates.
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 Mentor?
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 Lake County, lower if it's already taken apart. Junk Gone Today's general rates start at $150 for a quarter truckload of construction debris, up to $450 for a full truck. Sergeant Junk and HAUL&JUNK give free estimates, and Ohio Junk Force has an online estimator.
LoadUp: Mentor Shed Removal ↗Junk Gone Today: Junk Removal Prices ↗Sergeant Junk: Shed & Playset Removal in Mentor ↗HAUL&JUNK LLC: Shed Removal ↗Ohio Junk Force: Shed Removal in Cleveland ↗
Can I haul the debris to the dump myself?
Yes, after a call. The Lake County landfill charges $5 for a car load up to 330 pounds, $10 for a pickup load up to 660 pounds, and $30 a ton for heavier Lake County waste. It wants construction and demolition debris pre-approved, so phone (440) 350-2644 first. Open weekdays 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tarp every load.
What about the paint, stain and chemicals stored in the shed?
Lake County residents can drop off oil-based paint and stains, aerosol cans, pesticides, fertilizer and motor oil at the landfill on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Latex paint and gasoline aren't taken there; the landfill itself refuses paint and liquids in regular loads.
Lake County Department of Utilities: Community Recycling Options ↗Lake County Department of Utilities: Solid Waste Division ↗
Can the concrete slab come out too?
Ask when you get a price. Sergeant Junk removes wooden floors and basic platforms but treats a concrete slab as an add-on, and Junk Gone Today quotes concrete separately. For a DIY load, the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District lists DeMilta Sand & Gravel in Eastlake among places that take concrete; call (440) 942-2015 to ask about a homeowner load.
Sergeant Junk: Shed & Playset Removal in Mentor ↗Junk Gone Today: Junk Removal Prices ↗Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District: Concrete ↗
Does an old shed need an asbestos check?
Ohio's asbestos demolition rules don't cover residential buildings with four or fewer homes, and Mentor publishes no asbestos rule for sheds. If old siding or roofing looks like cement board or tar paper, ask Ohio EPA's asbestos program at 614-466-0061.
Ohio Administrative Code 3745-20-01: Asbestos definitions ↗Ohio EPA: Asbestos Abatement & Demolition ↗
Who calls 811 before posts or footings are dug out?
Whoever digs. Ohio law puts it on the person doing the excavation to notify OHIO811 at least two working days ahead, not counting the day you call.
Do I need a permit for a new shed in its place?
Yes. Mentor requires a building permit for sheds, with a site plan showing distances to property lines. Permits for kit sheds can be issued when you apply. Sheds under 120 square feet pay a $30 zoning fee; larger ones pay $60 plus $10 per 100 square feet, plus a refundable deposit.
City of Mentor: Permits ↗Codified Ordinances of Mentor § 1305.03: Residential permit fees ↗
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 25 research sources
- City of Mentor: Permits ↗
- City of Mentor: Engineering & Building ↗
- City of Mentor: Building Permit Application (PDF) ↗
- Codified Ordinances of Mentor, Ch. 1321: Residential Dwelling Code (§ 1321.02 amendments) ↗
- Codified Ordinances of Mentor § 1305.03: Residential permit fees ↗
- Codified Ordinances of Mentor § 1305.10: Deposits ↗
- Codified Ordinances of Mentor, Ch. 1307: Registration of contractors (§ 1307.01) ↗
- Codified Ordinances of Mentor §§ 1307.03–1307.07: Registration bond, fees, owner's exemption ↗
- Codified Ordinances of Mentor §§ 973.01–973.02: Refuse contractor and vehicle licences ↗
- Ohio Administrative Code 4101:8-1-01: Residential Code of Ohio, administration (PDF) ↗
- City of Mentor: Waste Removal & Recycling ↗
- Lake County Department of Utilities: Solid Waste Division ↗
- Lake County Department of Utilities: Community Recycling Options ↗
- Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District: Construction & Demolition Debris Landfills ↗
- WM Solutions: Cuyahoga Regional Landfill ↗
- Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District: Concrete ↗
- Sergeant Junk: Shed & Playset Removal in Mentor ↗
- Ohio Junk Force: Shed Removal in Cleveland ↗
- Ohio Junk Force: Junk Removal in Mentor ↗
- HAUL&JUNK LLC: Shed Removal ↗
- Junk Gone Today ↗
- Junk Gone Today: Junk Removal Prices ↗
- Ohio Administrative Code 3745-20-01: Asbestos definitions ↗
- Ohio EPA: Asbestos Abatement & Demolition ↗
- OHIO811: Homeowners ↗