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SHED DEMOLITION & REMOVAL
Shed removal
in Upper Arlington, OH.
Shed Gone tears down old sheds across Upper Arlington, from Old Arlington near Lane Avenue to the streets around Northam Park, and hauls every piece away.
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SHED REMOVAL IN UPPER ARLINGTON
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 Upper Arlington 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 Upper Arlington 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 Upper Arlington asks for before a shed comes down, what city pickup will take, and where you can drop off the debris yourself.
Upper Arlington rules at a glance
Demolition permit
Usually no. City code exempts accessory structures and detached garages under 450 square feet from the demolition permit, unless it's a historic demolition. Larger ones need a $250 residential permit. Call 614-583-5070.
Upper Arlington Codified Ordinances, Ch. 1305: Demolition permits (§§ 1305.07–1305.10) ↗City of Upper Arlington: Good Neighbor Guidelines (Demolition Permit; Certificate of Zoning Compliance) ↗City of Upper Arlington: Fees ↗
City pickup
No. The City's bulk pickup rules turn away construction debris and scrap metal, and City code leaves building rubbish for the owner to dispose of.
City of Upper Arlington: Bulk Items ↗Upper Arlington Codified Ordinances, Ch. 935: Solid Waste Management ↗
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.
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 Franklin County. Ohio Junk Force lists metal sheds from about $300 and wood sheds about $800 to $1,700. Others quote from photos.
LoadUp shed removal, Upper Arlington ↗Ohio Junk Force: Shed removal in Columbus ↗
Do I need a permit?Upper Arlington 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 ↗
Sheds under 450 square feet are exempt
City code says no building or detached structure may be demolished without a demolition permit from Community Development, but it exempts any accessory structure or detached garage with less than 450 square feet of floor area, unless the work is a historic demolition. The City's guidance puts it the same way: a permit is needed to demolish any structure over 450 square feet. The residential permit is $250. If you plan a new structure in its place, its planning and building approvals must come first. Community Development asks you to call before acting: 614-583-5070.
Upper Arlington Codified Ordinances, Ch. 1305: Demolition permits (§§ 1305.07–1305.10) ↗City of Upper Arlington: Good Neighbor Guidelines (Demolition Permit; Certificate of Zoning Compliance) ↗City of Upper Arlington: Fees ↗
If a permit is needed: sign, fence and ten days
For a larger structure, the application asks for statements that utilities are disconnected and that the building was reviewed for hazardous material, plus tree protection and drainage plans. You post the City's notice sign at least ten days before work starts and file a notarized affidavit. A 42-inch safety fence must go around the site, and once work begins it must be finished within ten calendar days. The permit lasts six months.
Upper Arlington Codified Ordinances, Ch. 1305: Demolition permits (§§ 1305.07–1305.10) ↗City of Upper Arlington: Demolition Sign Posting Affidavit (PDF) ↗City of Upper Arlington: Demolition Application Owner Statement (PDF) ↗
Old Arlington: contributing structures get a closer look
The Upper Arlington Historic District covers part of the City south of Lane Avenue known as Old Arlington. When a demolition permit is filed there, the Community Development Director first checks the City's map of contributing structures. A historic demolition of a contributing structure faces a 180-day delay and a Board of Zoning and Planning review unless the Board grants a certificate of economic hardship. The 450-square-foot exemption doesn't apply to a historic demolition.
City of Upper Arlington: Demolition Process in the Historic District (PDF) ↗Upper Arlington Codified Ordinances, Ch. 1305: Demolition permits (§§ 1305.07–1305.10) ↗
Wiring and gas lines are separate permits
The City's fee page lists electrical and gas line permits from $100 each. If your shed has power or a gas line, ask Community Development whether disconnecting and capping it needs one.
Can I dispose of it myself?City pickup rules, drop-off options and fees for shed debris.
Will Upper Arlington pick up shed debris?
No. Local Waste Services collects furniture, appliances and other bulk items on your regular day as part of the City's program, but the City's bulk list says "No Construction Debris" and also refuses scrap metal. City code adds that rubbish from building or remodeling must be disposed of by the owner at their own expense. Hire a removal company or haul the debris to SWACO's landfill. Call Local Waste at 614-583-5370 about anything else large.
City of Upper Arlington: Bulk Items ↗Upper Arlington Codified Ordinances, Ch. 935: Solid Waste Management ↗City of Upper Arlington: Trash & Recycling ↗
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 ↗
SWACO Recycling Convenience Center
2566 Jackson Pike, Columbus, OH 43223
A drop-off for Franklin County residents only. It takes scrap metal, latex, oil-based and spray paint, motor oil, car batteries, appliances and household recyclables, so it suits cut-down metal shed panels and the paint and oil often stored in a shed. It doesn't take soil, dirt or treated wood.
Fees: Free for most items. Tires are $5 each and TVs and monitors $15 to $45. Card payments carry a 3% fee.
Before you go: Open Monday to Friday 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring proof you live in Franklin County. Questions: 614-871-5100.
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.
What else should I know in Upper Arlington?Local notes, and the photos that set the price.
City trash contract covers household waste, not construction debris
Upper Arlington's trash, recycling, yard waste and bulk pickup is now provided under contract by Local Waste Services. City code requires homes to use the City's collection, and says no one else may collect solid waste, recyclables or yard waste in the City except a private contractor registered with Franklin County and the city manager for premises the City doesn't serve. The code's definition of solid waste excludes construction debris, and it leaves rubbish from building or remodeling for the owner to dispose of at their own expense. So the exclusive rule doesn't, on its face, reach shed teardown debris. It isn't clear whether old household junk stored in the shed counts as solid waste.
City of Upper Arlington: Trash & Recycling ↗Upper Arlington Codified Ordinances, Ch. 935: Solid Waste Management ↗
Demolition contractors register with the City
City code says demolition contractors must be registered under the business regulation code. The City's fee page lists demolition contracting registration at $100, with a $10,000 bond and $100,000 to $300,000 in liability insurance. A permit can also go to the owner, if the owner does the work alone or with unpaid helpers.
Upper Arlington Codified Ordinances, Ch. 1305: Demolition permits (§§ 1305.07–1305.10) ↗City of Upper Arlington: Fees ↗
Old electronics go to the City's e-waste drop-off
Curbside pickup won't take electronics. The City takes e-waste at the Public Service Center, 4100 Roberts Road, Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., handy for an old radio, charger or TV found in a shed.
Shed debris goes straight to the county landfill
Since September 29, 2025, SWACO takes construction and demolition debris only at its Franklin County Sanitary Landfill on London Groveport Road in Grove City. Its transfer stations no longer take it, and residents can't use them anyway.
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. LoadUp shows $94 to $1,559 for a shed in Franklin County, and Ohio Junk Force lists metal sheds from about $300 and wood sheds from about $800 to $1,700. The others quote from photos or a walkthrough. A shed under 450 square feet needs no City demolition permit unless it's a historic demolition.
Fire Dawgs Junk Removal (Columbus) ↗
From $500The company-wide shed page says shed removals start at a $500 minimum and rise with size, scope and obstacles. Free, no-obligation estimates.
LoadUp ↗
$94–$1,559The shed page gives a $94 to $1,559 range for Franklin County, depending on size, condition, type and permit requirements. A shed that's already taken apart costs less.
Ohio Junk Force (Columbus) ↗
From about $300The shed page says metal sheds typically start around $300 and wood sheds start around $800, up to around $1,700 for a larger shed such as 12×16. Prices are all-inclusive; concrete pads and hard access cost more.
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 Upper Arlington, OH?
8 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 Upper Arlington. Give them a call. We’re confident you’ll come back to us.
Removal company
614 Junk Removal
Columbus-based junk removal company that takes down wood, metal and vinyl sheds and hauls every piece away.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call (614) 515-3377
Service & price details
Columbus metro and Franklin County, including Upper Arlington, Dublin, Worthington and Westerville
Its shed page says the crew takes the shed down, loads it on a trailer, hauls it away and sweeps up, along with anything still stored inside, shelving and workbenches. You send a photo and rough size for one firm price before work starts.
No shed price is published. It gives one firm price from a photo and rough size.
Removal company
At Your Disposal Hauling
Columbus-based junk hauling company that tears down plastic, metal and wood sheds and hauls the debris away.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call (614) 446-2289
Service & price details
Columbus and suburbs including Grove City, Upper Arlington, Dublin, Hilliard and Westerville
Its shed page says dismantling is included, the crew tidies the work and loading areas, and most backyard sheds take two to three hours. It can break up and haul a concrete slab if you ask, and can often come with 48 hours' notice.
No shed price is published. It quotes from photos and says its shed prices are all-inclusive, with no hidden fees.
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 priceVisit company ↗Call (614) 758-3294
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.
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Removal company
Junk Fellas
Columbus-based junk removal company that tears down wood, metal and plastic sheds and hauls off the debris.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call (614) 843-9985
Service & price details
Columbus and suburbs including Grove City, Upper Arlington, Hilliard, Dublin and Westerville
Its shed page says the crew comes to tear the shed down, removes the materials and leftover debris, and disposes of them. You book by phone. It is Columbus-based, with an office on Creekway Dr.
No shed price is published. It gives a free estimate.
National booking platform
LoadUp
Online booking platform that connects you with local independent haulers for shed pickup and disposal.
$94–$1,559Published shed priceVisit company ↗Call (844) 239-7711
Service & price details
Upper Arlington and the rest of Franklin County
Its shed page says local loaders do the lifting and hauling, and it asks whether disassembly is needed when you book. It tries donation and recycling before disposal. You book online or by phone or text.
The shed page gives a $94 to $1,559 range for Franklin County, depending on size, condition, type and permit requirements. A shed that's already taken apart costs less.
Demolition contractor
OH Maintenance
Locally owned demolition, excavation and hauling company that tears down sheds and outbuildings and breaks out concrete.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call (614) 325-1383
Service & price details
Dublin, Columbus and Central Ohio suburbs including Upper Arlington, Hilliard, Worthington and Westerville
Its demolition page lists shed and outbuilding demolition cleared to the ground, concrete slab and footing removal, and hauling and cleanup. Every job starts with a walkthrough and an upfront quote. It is Dublin-based, at 5704 Avery Rd.
No shed price is published. It gives a free quote after a walkthrough.
Removal company
Ohio Junk Experts
Columbus-based junk removal company that does full shed tear-downs and haul-away.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call (614) 441-6541
Service & price details
Columbus and anywhere within 35 miles of Westerville
Its shed page lists wood, metal and resin sheds, lean-tos and mini barns, and sheds with minor attached fencing or decking. The crew brings tools and a trailer, dismantles the shed, hauls it and cleans up. It can take the contents too.
No shed price is published. It gives a free estimate.
Removal company
Ohio Junk Force (Columbus)
Junk removal and light demolition company that tears down sheds, detached garages and gazebos in one visit.
From about $300Published shed priceVisit company ↗Call (614) 344-0332
Service & price details
Columbus and Franklin County, from a company also based in Northeast Ohio
Its Columbus shed page says the crew walks the structure first, tears it down from the roof, loads it as it goes, then clears the footprint and rakes the area. Metal goes to a scrap recycler and lumber to a C&D disposal site. You empty the shed first unless the contents are part of the job. Concrete pads are handled case by case. Main office in North Ridgeville; Columbus line (614) 344-0332.
The shed page says metal sheds typically start around $300 and wood sheds start around $800, up to around $1,700 for a larger shed such as 12×16. Prices are all-inclusive; concrete pads and hard access cost more.
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 Upper Arlington?
Shed Gone prices each shed from your photos, with teardown, haul-away and cleanup included. Of other companies serving Upper Arlington, LoadUp publishes $94 to $1,559 for a shed in Franklin County, less if it's already apart. Ohio Junk Force lists metal sheds from around $300 and wood sheds from around $800 to about $1,700, all-inclusive. 614 Junk Removal gives one firm price from a photo, and OH Maintenance quotes after a walkthrough.
LoadUp shed removal, Upper Arlington ↗Ohio Junk Force: Shed removal in Columbus ↗614 Junk Removal: Shed demolition ↗OH Maintenance: Demolition ↗
Can I haul the debris away myself?
Yes. SWACO's Franklin County Sanitary Landfill, 3851 London Groveport Road in Grove City, takes construction and demolition debris from residents at $39.75 a ton, prorated under a ton with a $5 minimum. Tarp the load or pay $25. It's open weekdays 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 6 a.m. to noon.
SWACO: Franklin County Sanitary Landfill ↗SWACO: Rates ↗SWACO: Frequently Asked Questions ↗
Where do a metal shed and old paint cans go?
Franklin County residents can take scrap metal and paint to SWACO's Recycling Convenience Center at 2566 Jackson Pike. SWACO's household hazardous waste site at 645 E. 8th Ave. takes oil-based paint, stains, gas and lawn chemicals free, and scrap metal too. Latex paint costs about $1 a gallon there, or dry it out and trash it.
SWACO: Recycling Convenience Center ↗SWACO: Household Hazardous Waste ↗
Does an old shed need an asbestos check?
Ohio's asbestos demolition rules don't cover residential buildings with four or fewer homes, and the City's demolition form applies its asbestos line to commercial jobs only. If your shed is big enough to need a permit, the application still asks you to state it was checked for hazardous material. Old roofing or siding you suspect is asbestos can't go to SWACO's household hazardous waste site; Ohio EPA's asbestos program answers questions at 614-466-0061.
Ohio Administrative Code 3745-20-01: Asbestos definitions ↗City of Upper Arlington: Demolition Application Owner Statement (PDF) ↗Upper Arlington Codified Ordinances, Ch. 1305: Demolition permits (§§ 1305.07–1305.10) ↗SWACO: Household Hazardous Waste ↗Ohio EPA: Asbestos Abatement & Demolition ↗
Can the concrete slab come out too?
Some local companies say so. OH Maintenance breaks out slabs and footings and hauls them off, At Your Disposal Hauling will break up and haul a concrete foundation if you ask, and Ohio Junk Force handles pads case by case. Mention the slab when you ask for a price.
OH Maintenance: Demolition ↗At Your Disposal Hauling: Shed removal ↗Ohio Junk Force: Shed removal in Columbus ↗
Who calls 811 before the posts or footings come 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. Private lines to the shed are the owner's to locate.
Do I need approval to put a new shed in its place?
Yes. The City says storage sheds may not need a building permit but do need a Certificate of Zoning Compliance, with a detailed site plan, before work starts. That certificate is $50. Accessory structures of 200 square feet or larger are on the building permit fee list.
City of Upper Arlington: Good Neighbor Guidelines (Demolition Permit; Certificate of Zoning Compliance) ↗City of Upper Arlington: 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.
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- Upper Arlington Codified Ordinances, Ch. 1305: Demolition permits (§§ 1305.07–1305.10) ↗
- City of Upper Arlington: Good Neighbor Guidelines (Demolition Permit; Certificate of Zoning Compliance) ↗
- City of Upper Arlington: Fees ↗
- City of Upper Arlington: Bulk Items ↗
- Upper Arlington Codified Ordinances, Ch. 935: Solid Waste Management ↗
- LoadUp shed removal, Upper Arlington ↗
- Ohio Junk Force: Shed removal in Columbus ↗
- City of Upper Arlington: Demolition Sign Posting Affidavit (PDF) ↗
- City of Upper Arlington: Demolition Application Owner Statement (PDF) ↗
- City of Upper Arlington: Demolition Process in the Historic District (PDF) ↗
- City of Upper Arlington: Trash & Recycling ↗
- SWACO: Rates ↗
- SWACO: Frequently Asked Questions ↗
- 614 Junk Removal: Shed demolition ↗
- OH Maintenance: Demolition ↗
- SWACO: Franklin County Sanitary Landfill ↗
- SWACO: Recycling Convenience Center ↗
- SWACO: Household Hazardous Waste ↗
- Ohio Administrative Code 3745-20-01: Asbestos definitions ↗
- Ohio EPA: Asbestos Abatement & Demolition ↗
- At Your Disposal Hauling: Shed removal ↗
- OHIO811: Homeowners ↗