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SHED DEMOLITION & REMOVAL
Shed removal
in Alexandria, VA.
Shed Gone tears down old sheds all over Alexandria, from Del Ray to the West End, and carries off the lumber, roofing and contents so the yard is clear.
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SHED REMOVAL IN ALEXANDRIA
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 Alexandria 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 Alexandria 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 Alexandria asks for before a shed comes down, what city pickup will take, and where you can drop off the debris yourself.
Alexandria rules at a glance
Demolition permit
Not confirmed for small sheds. The City lists an $85 fee to demolish a residential accessory building but publishes no shed exemption. Call Code Administration at 703-746-4200; historic districts also need the BAR.
City of Alexandria Code Administration Fee Schedule (PDF) ↗City of Alexandria Code Administration: Demolition Permit Plan Submission Checklist (PDF) ↗
City pickup
No. City trash crews leave construction debris and lumber longer than 4 feet, and the City tells residents to call a private hauler for it.
Haul it yourself
Reworld Alexandria Waste-to-Energy Facility (resident drop-off). Free for eligible residents.
3 drop-off options →What it costs
Shed Gone: a price from your photos, with teardown, haul-away and cleanup included.
Others here: DMV Go Junk lists $480 for a 6×8 shed and $800 to $1,200 for an 8×10 or 10×12. LoadUp shows $94 to $1,559. The others quote per job or by truck space.
DMV Go Junk: Shed removal and demolition cost ↗LoadUp shed removal, Alexandria, VA ↗
Do I need a permit?Alexandria 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 ↗
No published shed exemption
Alexandria's Permit Center says permits are required for demolitions of buildings and structures. Its list of residential work includes accessory structures such as sheds, garages and playhouses over 200 square feet. The state building code, which the City enforces, exempts one-story tool and storage sheds up to 256 square feet from permits, but it is written around the shed itself, and neither the state code nor the City says plainly that tearing down a small shed is exempt. Ask Code Administration before the crew comes.
City of Alexandria: Permit Requirements ↗Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, 13VAC5-63-80 ↗
What the demolition checklist asks for
The City's demolition checklist asks for letters from the gas, water and electric utilities saying service is ended, a capped sewer under a separate plumbing permit when needed, and an asbestos affidavit. Rodent control must be in place 10 days before demolition starts, usually shown with a pest contractor's agreement. Neighbors and adjacent owners must get certified letters saying a demolition permit has been applied for, with proof of receipt. Properties in a Resource Protection Area also need review by the Watershed Program.
City of Alexandria Code Administration: Demolition Permit Plan Submission Checklist (PDF) ↗
The fee and the bond
The Code Administration fee schedule lists $85 to demolish a residential accessory building or detached garage. Surcharges are added: 14% administrative, 11% Permit Center, 5% technology, 0.2% training and the state academy levy. The City also holds a cash deposit or bond of $1 per square foot of the building being razed, with a $1,000 minimum, and returns it after the final inspection.
City of Alexandria Code Administration Fee Schedule (PDF) ↗City of Alexandria Code Administration: Demolition Permit Plan Submission Checklist (PDF) ↗
Digging out posts or a slab
Contact Virginia 811 three days before digging out footings, piers or a slab. The service is free.
Can I dispose of it myself?City pickup rules, drop-off options and fees for shed debris.
Will Alexandria pick up shed debris?
No. City crews leave construction debris, dirt, brick and stones at the curb and tag them, and the City says residents should call a private hauler. Lumber longer than 4 feet is also left. Concrete, cinder block, drywall and similar building materials are on the City's not-acceptable list, and lumber or construction debris can't be mixed into a bulk brush pickup either.
City of Alexandria: Trash Collection ↗City of Alexandria: Yard Waste / Bulky Items 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 ↗
Reworld Alexandria Waste-to-Energy Facility (resident drop-off)
5301 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA
The resident drop-off takes small amounts of metal, other non-trash items, brush and yard waste, up to 500 pounds once a week, for residents of the city it serves. It does not take household trash or construction and building debris such as drywall, concrete, tile, roofing or paint. Contractors are turned away.
Fees: Free for eligible residents.
Before you go: Monday to Friday 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 6 to 11:30 a.m. Check in at the scale house with a government ID or utility bill; staff won't help unload. Phone 703-370-7722.
Alexandria Waste Recovery Facility
625 Burnside Place, Alexandria, VA
A construction and demolition debris transfer and recovery site. A public facility list shows resident dumping on Saturdays only. What it accepts from homeowners isn't published.
Fees: Not published.
Before you go: Call 703-823-5009 before loading to confirm Saturday hours, what it takes and the price.
City of Alexandria Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Collection Center
3224 Colvin Street, Alexandria, VA
City residents only. Takes oil-based paint, lacquers, thinners, gasoline, motor oil, pesticides, herbicides, lawn and garden products and electronics. Latex paint isn't treated as hazardous.
Fees: Free.
Before you go: Open Mondays and Saturdays, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Bring a government ID or utility bill and stay in your vehicle in the queue.
City of Alexandria: Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Collection ↗City of Alexandria: Trash Collection ↗
What else should I know in Alexandria?Local notes, and the photos that set the price.
Anyone paid to haul shed debris needs a City hauler permit
Alexandria is an independent city, and it requires every solid waste and recycling hauler to permit each vehicle and container used to collect waste generated in the City, and it names construction and demolition debris. The fee is $300 a year for a truck and $150 for a pickup, and the City inspects each vehicle first. There is no single franchise hauler; any company can apply. The City's page doesn't say whether residents hauling their own debris are covered. Of the companies on this page, Nova Junk (as Northern Disposal - NOVA Junk) and JUSTJUNK are on the City's FY2027 permitted list.
City of Alexandria: Solid Waste Hauler Permitting and Reporting ↗City of Alexandria: FY2027 List of Permitted Solid Waste Haulers (PDF) ↗
Old Town and Parker-Gray: the historic board has a say
In the Old and Historic Alexandria District and the Parker-Gray District, the Board of Architectural Review must approve a Permit to Demolish for any demolition of more than 25 square feet of material, whether or not it can be seen from the street. Parker-Gray's reference guide lists demolition of accessory structures at the rear of a house as needing no staff or board review. No such shed exception is published for Old and Historic Alexandria. Call Preservation staff at 703-746-3833 before you book.
City of Alexandria: Historic Preservation and Board of Architectural Review ↗City of Alexandria: Parker-Gray Residential Reference Guide (PDF) ↗City of Alexandria Code Administration: Demolition Permit Plan Submission Checklist (PDF) ↗
City drop-offs are for residents, not crews
The City's free drop-off at the Reworld waste-to-energy plant on Eisenhower Avenue takes up to 500 pounds a week of metal, other non-trash items, brush and yard waste from Alexandria residents. It turns away contractors, and it doesn't take construction and building debris such as drywall, concrete, tile or roofing. A metal shed cut into pieces is a fit; a wood shed's lumber and shingles are not.
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 that cover Alexandria. DMV Go Junk lists $480 for a 6×8 shed, $800 to $1,200 for an 8×10 or 10×12 and $1,920 to $2,400 for a 12×16 or 12×20, plus $300 to $800 or more for a concrete slab. LoadUp shows $94 to $1,559, set when you book. Nova Junk, JUSTJUNK, Reliable Hauling, 123JUNK, Nova Dumpsters and Live Junk Free quote each job or price by truck space. None says its price includes the City's demolition permit, bond or hauler permit.
DMV Go Junk ↗
From $4806×8 shed $480; 8×10 or 10×12 $800 to $1,200; 12×16 or 12×20 $1,920 to $2,400; 20×20 or larger by quote. Breaking up and hauling a concrete slab adds $300 to $800 or more. The same page's opening summary lists a 10×12 at $1,200.
LoadUp ↗
$94–$1,559The shed page gives a $94 to $1,559 range; the exact 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 9, 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 Alexandria, VA?
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 Alexandria. Give them a call. We’re confident you’ll come back to us.
Removal company
123JUNK
Regional junk removal company whose crews tear down and haul away backyard sheds.
Ask for a priceGeneral junk-load pricingVisit company ↗Call (866) 616-9924
Service & price details
Northern Virginia, Washington, DC and Maryland
It donates usable tools, recycles what it can and disposes of the rest. Offices in Northern Virginia, Maryland and the District.
No shed price is published. It gives a ballpark by phone and confirms on site, pricing by the space the load takes in its truck plus any special handling.
Removal company
DMV Go Junk
Northern Virginia junk removal company that prices shed demolition and haul-away by shed size.
From $480Published shed priceVisit company ↗Call (703) 828-7824
Service & price details
Northern Virginia, DC and Maryland, with shed sections for Arlington and Alexandria
It says size-based prices include full demolition, hauling and disposal, with extra charges only for a concrete slab, utility connections or unusual complications. It asks for 2 to 3 photos by text to quote.
6×8 shed $480; 8×10 or 10×12 $800 to $1,200; 12×16 or 12×20 $1,920 to $2,400; 20×20 or larger by quote. Breaking up and hauling a concrete slab adds $300 to $800 or more. The same page's opening summary lists a 10×12 at $1,200.
Junk removal franchise
JUSTJUNK
Junk removal franchise that demolishes sheds on site and hauls away the debris.
Ask for a priceGeneral junk-load pricingVisit company ↗Call 703-202-3114
Service & price details
Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax County, Prince William County and Washington, DC, plus Montgomery and Prince George's counties, MD
It gives a free on-site estimate; the quote covers demolition, cleanup, hauling and disposal, and it says it can start the same visit. It sorts wood, metal and plastic for recycling.
No shed price is published. It prices by the space the shed and debris take up in the truck, with no separate labor, loading or disposal fees.
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Removal company
Live Junk Free
Junk removal company that dismantles and removes old sheds and sorts the materials for recycling.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call (571) 565-5125
Service & price details
Northern Virginia, Washington, DC and Maryland
It says each job starts with a conversation and a transparent quote, and salvageable materials are separated for recycling before the rest goes to disposal.
No shed price is published.
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
City of Alexandria and nearby areas
It says some light disassembly may be needed depending on the foundation, structure and size, and asks for photos by text ahead of time.
The shed page gives a $94 to $1,559 range; the exact price is shown when you book online, and it's lower for a shed that's already taken apart.
Demolition contractor
Nova Dumpsters
Dumpster rental company that also offers shed demolition and disposal.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call (833) 610-3867
Service & price details
Northern Virginia, with shed demolition pages for Arlington and Alexandria
It assesses the shed's size, condition and access before quoting. It also rents dumpsters, including ones for construction debris and concrete. Listed addresses on Sumner Road and Smoketown Road.
No shed price is published on the shed page.
Removal company
Nova Junk
Junk removal company that tears down wood, metal, vinyl and plastic sheds and hauls them off.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call (877) 211-6682
Service & price details
Northern Virginia, Washington, DC and Montgomery and Prince George's counties, MD
It starts with a free on-site assessment and upfront quote, then dismantles the shed, loads the debris and cleans up. It can also take the shed's contents. Offices on Duke Street and on Smoketown Road.
No shed price is published; it quotes after an on-site assessment.
Removal company
Reliable Hauling & Junk Removal
Locally owned junk removal company that removes sheds, decks, fences and gazebos.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call 703-867-5953
Service & price details
Arlington, Fairfax and Alexandria, VA, on to Montgomery County, MD and Washington, DC
Locally owned and in business since 2004, with a 22207 ZIP address. Open Monday to Saturday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Quotes start from photos or video sent through its form.
No shed price is published; it gives free quotes.
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 Alexandria?
Shed Gone prices each shed from your photos, with teardown, haul-away and cleanup included. Among other companies, DMV Go Junk publishes size-based prices: $480 for a 6×8, $800 to $1,200 for an 8×10 or 10×12 and $1,920 to $2,400 for a 12×16 or 12×20, plus $300 to $800 or more to break up and haul a concrete slab. LoadUp's Alexandria shed page shows $94 to $1,559. If a permit is needed, the City's fee and bond come on top.
DMV Go Junk: Shed removal and demolition cost ↗LoadUp shed removal, Alexandria, VA ↗
Do I need an asbestos survey for an old shed?
State law exempts single-family homes and buildings with four or fewer units from the pre-demolition asbestos inspection rule, unless the work is for commercial or public development. Alexandria's demolition checklist still asks for an asbestos affidavit. If asbestos does have to come out first, the City requires a separate permit and a contractor licensed in Virginia for asbestos work. Call the Office of Environmental Quality at 703-746-4065 about what the affidavit needs for a shed.
Code of Virginia § 36-99.7 ↗City of Alexandria Code Administration: Demolition Permit Plan Submission Checklist (PDF) ↗
Where can the wood and concrete go?
Not to a City site. The City lists the Alexandria Waste Recovery Facility at 625 Burnside Place, a construction debris site, with resident dumping on Saturdays only; call 703-823-5009 for what it takes and the price. For recycling single materials like concrete or brick, the City points residents to the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments' Builder's Recycling Guide.
City of Alexandria: Local Solid Waste Disposal Facilities ↗City of Alexandria: Trash Collection ↗
What do I do with old paint and weed killer from the shed?
Take them to the City's Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Collection Center at 3224 Colvin Street, open Mondays and Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. It's free for Alexandria residents with ID or a utility bill, and it takes oil-based paint, thinners, pesticides, herbicides and lawn products. Dried-out latex paint can go in the regular trash.
City of Alexandria: Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Collection ↗City of Alexandria: Trash Collection ↗
What if we dig up something old under the shed?
Alexandria has its own archaeology office. The demolition checklist says sites of historic interest may need Archaeology review, and if something of historic interest turns up during demolition, call Alexandria Archaeology at 703-746-4399.
City of Alexandria Code Administration: Demolition Permit Plan Submission Checklist (PDF) ↗
Is there a weekday drop-off for a metal shed?
Yes, for residents. Reworld at 5301 Eisenhower Avenue takes small amounts of metal free once a week, up to 500 pounds, Monday to Friday 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 6 to 11:30 a.m. Check in at the scale house with ID or a utility bill, and be ready to unload it yourself.
Sources behind this guide
Reviewed October 9, 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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- City of Alexandria: Permit Requirements ↗
- City of Alexandria Code Administration: Demolition Permit Plan Submission Checklist (PDF) ↗
- City of Alexandria Code Administration Fee Schedule, effective July 1, 2025 (PDF) ↗
- Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, 13VAC5-63-80 (Section 108: Application for permit) ↗
- Code of Virginia § 36-99.7: Asbestos inspection in buildings to be renovated or demolished ↗
- City of Alexandria: Historic Preservation and Board of Architectural Review ↗
- City of Alexandria: Parker-Gray Residential Reference Guide, amended September 24, 2025 (PDF) ↗
- City of Alexandria: Trash Collection ↗
- City of Alexandria: Yard Waste / Bulky Items Pickup ↗
- City of Alexandria: Solid Waste Hauler Permitting and Reporting ↗
- City of Alexandria: FY2027 List of Permitted Solid Waste Haulers (PDF) ↗
- City of Alexandria: Local Solid Waste Disposal Facilities ↗
- City of Alexandria: Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Collection ↗
- Virginia 811 ↗