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SHED DEMOLITION & REMOVAL
Shed removal
in Philadelphia, PA.
Shed Gone takes down backyard sheds all over Philadelphia, from Roxborough to the Northeast, and hauls every board away. Send a photo for a price.
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SHED REMOVAL IN PHILADELPHIA
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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia asks for before a shed comes down, what city pickup will take, and where you can drop off the debris yourself.
Philadelphia rules at a glance
Demolition permit
Not confirmed: city code requires permits to demolish a structure but skips the building permit for one-story accessory structures up to 200 sq ft. Call 311 before tearing one down.
Philadelphia Administrative Code, Section A-301 (Application for Permit) ↗Philadelphia L&I: Get a Complete Demolition Permit ↗
City pickup
No. Sanitation convenience centers don't accept construction debris, and bulky-item pickup covers household items like furniture and appliances. Shed debris goes with a hauler or to a private facility.
Philadelphia Department of Sanitation: Sanitation convenience centers ↗Philadelphia Department of Sanitation: Bulky household item collection ↗
Haul it yourself
Revolution Recovery (Philadelphia Recycling Center). Not published. Card payments are accepted for drop-offs; call for pricing.
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 Philadelphia County. College HUNKS shows $99 to $699 junk loads, Main Line Junk's pickup fee starts at $75, and others quote on site.
LoadUp: Philadelphia Shed Removal ↗College HUNKS Hauling Junk: Philadelphia ↗Main Line Junk: Pricing ↗
Do I need a permit?Philadelphia 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 the code says about removing a structure
Philadelphia's Administrative Code lists demolishing, moving or removing a structure among the activities that need a building permit, and requires a zoning permit for the removal or demolition of any structure. Its exemption lists name one-story detached structures accessory to one- and two-family homes up to 200 sq ft (no building permit) and rear-yard sheds up to 130 sq ft and 15 ft tall (no zoning permit). The code doesn't say plainly whether those exemptions cover tearing a shed down; L&I's shed FAQ covers building or placing one. A separate demolition permit is required for a structure more than one story or larger than 500 sq ft.
Philadelphia Administrative Code, Section A-301 (Application for Permit) ↗Philadelphia L&I: Shed permit FAQ (PG_011) ↗
A complete demolition permit brings a long checklist
L&I says you need a Complete Demolition Permit to demolish an entire building or structure, and a Philadelphia-licensed demolition contractor must do the work. The application names a site safety manager and demolition supervisor and includes a PA One Call serial number and a Waste Hauler Form. A zoning permit comes first, and a plumbing permit is needed to seal any sewer lateral. Fees start with a $25 filing fee for one- and two-family dwellings, a $253 minimum permit fee and a $63 zoning fee.
Philadelphia runs its own asbestos program
Air Management Services, not the state, handles asbestos in Philadelphia. You must file an abatement and demolition/renovation notification at least 24 hours before removing less than 40 linear or 80 square feet of asbestos. Larger removals need an asbestos abatement permit, a licensed abatement contractor and an independent certified Asbestos Project Inspector. Call the Asbestos Information Line at (215) 685-7576.
Philadelphia Air Management Services: Apply for an asbestos project permit ↗
Wiring and water lines
The code doesn't require an electrical permit for removing electrical wiring in the total demolition of a structure. Plumbing is different: a complete demolition needs a plumbing permit to seal the sewer lateral and a Philadelphia Water Department permit to discontinue water service.
Philadelphia Administrative Code, Section A-301 (Application for Permit) ↗Philadelphia L&I: Get a Complete Demolition Permit ↗
Can I dispose of it myself?City pickup rules, drop-off options and fees for shed debris.
Will Philadelphia pick up shed debris?
No. The Department of Sanitation's six convenience centers take bulk items, trash and recycling from residents, but construction debris is not accepted there, and the City points you to a private facility that charges a fee. Commercial contractors can't use the centers at all. Bulky-item pickup is by appointment for household items such as furniture and appliances.
Philadelphia Department of Sanitation: Sanitation convenience centers ↗Philadelphia Department of Sanitation: Bulky household item 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 ↗
Revolution Recovery (Philadelphia Recycling Center)
7333 Milnor St, Philadelphia, PA 19136
Private construction and demolition recycling center with drop-off for loads delivered in your own truck or vehicle. It accepts wood, metal, drywall, rubble, cardboard, plastic, ceiling tile, paper and carpet. It does not accept hazardous waste, paints, solvents, oils, asbestos, lead, tires, mattresses or e-waste.
Fees: Not published. Card payments are accepted for drop-offs; call for pricing.
Before you go: Open Monday to Thursday 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Friday 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., with last entry 15 minutes before closing. Call 215-333-6505 for rates.
Revolution Recovery: Hours and Location ↗Revolution Recovery: Recycling Materials ↗Revolution Recovery ↗Revolution Recovery: FAQ ↗
Liberty Transfer Station (Liberty Waste & Recycling)
3107 S 61st St, Philadelphia, PA 19153
Private transfer station that takes construction and demolition waste and bulky waste. It says it serves residential customers with bulk loads as well as contractors. Loads are weighed and inspected on arrival; oversized or prohibited items may be declined.
Fees: Not published. Credit cards only, no cash.
Before you go: Open Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. to noon. Call 856-755-5620 before your first visit.
EMR Philadelphia Port Richmond
2950 E Tioga Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134
Scrap metal yard that buys ferrous metal, non-ferrous metal, appliances, sheet aluminum and aluminum siding. It does not take propane tanks, lithium batteries or catalytic converters.
Fees: No fee; it pays by the weight and grade of the metal at market prices.
Before you go: Open Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and weekends 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ferrous loads go to the scale; non-ferrous to the blue building. Bring government-issued ID. Call (848) 220-2734.
What else should I know in Philadelphia?Local notes, and the photos that set the price.
No franchise hauler, but haulers must be on record
No Philadelphia rule was found that gives one company the right to haul demolition debris. Instead, any construction dumpster needs an L&I Construction Dumpster License and an RFID medallion, and one on a street or sidewalk also needs a Streets Department right-of-way permit. For permitted demolitions, the contractor names each waste hauler and its Philadelphia Commercial Activity License number on L&I's Waste Hauler Form and keeps tipping receipts for three years.
Philadelphia L&I: Get a Construction Dumpster License ↗Philadelphia L&I: Waste Hauler Form ↗Philadelphia Administrative Code, Section A-301 (Application for Permit) ↗
Historic properties need Historical Commission approval
If the property is historic, L&I refuses a complete demolition permit application without approval from the Philadelphia Historical Commission. The building-permit exemptions in the city code also don't override the historic designation rules in Chapter 14-1000, so check first if you live in a historic district.
Philadelphia L&I: Get a Complete Demolition Permit ↗Philadelphia Administrative Code, Section A-301 (Application for Permit) ↗
Shed chemicals go to a city collection event
Old paint, solvents, pesticides and motor oil from the shed don't belong with the debris; Revolution Recovery turns them away. Philadelphia runs free household hazardous waste events from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with no registration; the last 2026 event is Saturday, Nov. 7, at 3901 N. Delaware Ave. in Port Richmond.
Philadelphia: Drop off household hazardous waste ↗Revolution Recovery: Recycling Materials ↗
Licensed demolition contractors are a separate trade
L&I says you must be a licensed demolition contractor to tear down or demolish a building. A Class B license covers buildings up to three stories, 40 feet and 10,000 sq ft, and it needs a named site safety manager and demolition supervisor. The license isn't required for interior or partial demolition.
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 Philadelphia: $94 to $1,559 for Philadelphia County, set when you book. College HUNKS shows $99 to $699 for junk loads, and Main Line Junk prices by truck space with a pickup fee from $75; neither is shed-specific. Junk Rescue, Dcluttr Cleanouts, Shed Repair LLC and The Junkluggers quote each job. None of these prices says it covers a city demolition permit.
LoadUp ↗
$94–$1,559The shed page gives a $94 to $1,559 range. The real price is shown when you book online, and it's lower for a shed that's already taken apart.
These are the other companies’ own advertised prices, checked October 12, 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 Philadelphia, PA?
7 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 Philadelphia. Give them a call. We’re confident you’ll come back to us.
Junk removal franchise
College HUNKS Hauling Junk
Junk removal franchise that lists storage sheds among the items it hauls away.
Ask for a priceGeneral junk-load pricingVisit company ↗Call 610-422-3500
Service & price details
Philadelphia, from 308 Westtown Rd, West Chester
Its local page doesn't describe tear-down, slab work or what's included for a shed. Ask whether the crew takes the shed apart or only hauls the pieces.
The local page shows example junk-removal prices of $99 to $699, based on truckload size. No shed price is published.
Removal company
Dcluttr Cleanouts
Cleanout, junk removal and light demolition company that takes down and removes sheds, decks and porches.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call 267-627-0787
Service & price details
Philadelphia, Montgomery, Bucks and Delaware counties and parts of New Jersey
Its site says it handles the demolition and the removal. It doesn't describe slab work or what's included for a shed, so ask.
No shed price is published; estimates are free.
Removal company
Junk Rescue
Moorestown, NJ junk removal and dumpster company that demolishes and removes sheds and small outbuildings.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call (856) 588-7193
Service & price details
South Jersey and southeastern Pennsylvania, including Camden, Gloucester, Burlington and Mercer counties
Its outbuilding page says the crew takes apart flooring, walls and roof panels, clears out tools and other contents, and separates materials for recycling, donation or landfill. It also rents dumpsters for do-it-yourself teardowns.
No shed price is published; the pricing page explains that quotes depend on volume, labor, dump fees and the type of junk, including an old shed.
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Junk removal franchise
The Junkluggers
Junk removal franchise that lists sheds among the yard debris it removes.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call (215) 967-8792
Service & price details
Bucks, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties
Its page lists sheds with fences and stumps but doesn't describe tear-down. Ask whether the crew dismantles a standing shed.
No shed price is published; it offers free onsite estimates.
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
Philadelphia County
It says some light disassembly may be needed depending on the foundation and size, and asks for photos ahead of time.
The shed page gives a $94 to $1,559 range. The real price is shown when you book online, and it's lower for a shed that's already taken apart.
Removal company
Main Line Junk
Junk removal company that dismantles and hauls away metal, wood and concrete sheds.
Ask for a priceGeneral junk-load pricingVisit company ↗Call (610) 757-5272
Service & price details
Philadelphia and the Main Line, from an office at 2109 Bellemead Ave, Havertown
It says it disposes of every part of the shed, including the roof, windows, doors and siding, and does an on-site inspection before giving a free quote. Light demolition is done without heavy machinery.
Prices by the space items take in the truck; the pickup fee can be as low as $75. No shed price is published.
Removal company
Shed Repair LLC
Shed repair and removal company that demolishes sheds piece by piece or lifts them out whole with a shed moving machine.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call (717) 366-8373
Service & price details
About 100 miles from its base in Gap, PA, including southeastern Pennsylvania, northern Delaware and South and Central New Jersey
It hauls demolition debris in a dump trailer, or moves an intact shed in one piece with its Mule machine. Ask whether your location is within its service radius.
No shed price is published; it quotes from a request form.
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 Philadelphia?
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 Philadelphia County, lower for a shed that's already taken apart. College HUNKS lists $99 to $699 for junk loads, and Main Line Junk charges by truck space with a pickup fee from $75.
LoadUp: Philadelphia Shed Removal ↗College HUNKS Hauling Junk: Philadelphia ↗Main Line Junk: Pricing ↗
Where can I take shed debris myself?
Not to a city convenience center. Revolution Recovery at 7333 Milnor St. in Northeast Philadelphia takes wood, metal, drywall and rubble you deliver in your own vehicle, and accepts card payments. Liberty Transfer Station at 3107 S. 61st St. takes construction debris and bulky waste, credit card only. Neither posts prices, so call ahead.
Philadelphia Department of Sanitation: Sanitation convenience centers ↗Revolution Recovery: Hours and Location ↗Revolution Recovery: Recycling Materials ↗Revolution Recovery ↗Revolution Recovery: FAQ ↗Liberty Waste & Recycling: Transfer Station ↗
Can I get paid for a metal shed?
Possibly. EMR's Port Richmond yard at 2950 E. Tioga St. buys ferrous metal, sheet aluminum and aluminum siding, priced by weight, grade and market. Bring a government-issued ID to get paid.
Can I put a dumpster on the street for the debris?
Only with a permit. A dumpster on a street or sidewalk needs a right-of-way permit from the Streets Department (Permit Unit, (215) 686-5500), and construction dumpsters must carry an L&I license medallion. Revolution Recovery's FAQ adds that dumpsters must sit on plywood and be tarped when not in use.
Philadelphia L&I: Get a Construction Dumpster License ↗Revolution Recovery: FAQ ↗
Can the whole shed be moved out in one piece?
Sometimes. Shed Repair LLC says it can take a shed apart piece by piece or lift the whole thing out with its Mule shed moving machine, which helps when a new shed is going in. Most junk companies take sheds apart on site.
What if the siding or roofing might contain asbestos?
Test before anyone breaks it. Revolution Recovery doesn't accept asbestos, and Philadelphia's Air Management Services requires a notification or permit before asbestos is removed. Ask your crew how they handle suspect cement-board siding or old roofing.
Revolution Recovery: Recycling Materials ↗Philadelphia Air Management Services: Apply for an asbestos project permit ↗
Sources behind this guide
Reviewed October 12, 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 13 research sources
- Philadelphia L&I: Get a Complete Demolition Permit ↗
- Philadelphia Administrative Code, Section A-301 (Application for Permit) ↗
- Philadelphia L&I: Shed permit FAQ (PG_011) ↗
- Philadelphia L&I: Get a Demolition Contractor's License ↗
- Philadelphia Air Management Services: Apply for an asbestos project permit ↗
- Philadelphia Department of Sanitation: Sanitation convenience centers ↗
- Philadelphia Department of Sanitation: Bulky household item collection ↗
- Philadelphia: Drop off household hazardous waste ↗
- Philadelphia L&I: Get a Construction Dumpster License ↗
- Philadelphia L&I: Waste Hauler Form ↗
- Revolution Recovery: Hours and Location ↗
- Liberty Waste & Recycling: Transfer Station ↗
- EMR Philadelphia Port Richmond ↗