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SHED DEMOLITION & REMOVAL
Shed removal
in Milwaukee, WI.
Shed Gone tears down old sheds in Bay View, Riverwest and the rest of Milwaukee, hauls every board away and leaves your yard clean.
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SHED REMOVAL IN MILWAUKEE
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 Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee asks for before a shed comes down, what city pickup will take, and where you can drop off the debris yourself.
Milwaukee rules at a glance
Demolition permit
Not confirmed for small sheds: code requires a raze permit but exempts storage sheds of 150 sq ft or less, 3 ft from lot lines. Larger sheds: yes, $55 plus $0.005 per cubic foot.
Milwaukee Code of Ordinances ch. 200, subch. 4: Permits (PDF) ↗Milwaukee Code of Ordinances ch. 200, subch. 5: Fees (PDF) ↗Milwaukee DNS: Storage Sheds, One- and Two-Family Homes (PDF) ↗
City pickup
No, not with bulky or special pickup: construction waste is excluded. Sanitation will collect construction and demolition waste by pre-paid request at $50 a cubic yard.
Haul it yourself
City of Milwaukee North Drop Off Center. By load size: free under 1 cubic yard, $20 for 1–3 cubic yards, $30 for 3–6, $50 for 6–10 and $90 for 10–18. Scrap metal and normal recyclables are free. Cash, debit and major credit cards.
4 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 Milwaukee County. Blaackbeard prices by structure size and debris volume, Camo Crew by trailer space; UJUNKY and College HUNKS quote each job.
LoadUp: Milwaukee Shed Removal ↗Blaackbeard Junk Removal: Light Demolition ↗Camo Crew: Residential Removal Services ↗UJUNKY: Demolition Services ↗College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving: Milwaukee, WI ↗
Do I need a permit?Milwaukee 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 ↗
Raze permit and fee
Code §200-24 says no one may raze or demolish any building or structure without a DNS permit. Its exceptions list storage sheds of 150 square feet or less that are at least 3 feet from property lines, and DNS's shed sheet says building a shed that size needs no permit but that demolishing an old shed or garage may require a raze permit. DNS's checklist says demolishing a garage needs one. The raze fee is $55 plus $0.005 per cubic foot of volume, plus a $20 processing fee and a 1.6% surcharge. Permit & Development Center: 414-286-8210.
Milwaukee Code of Ordinances ch. 200, subch. 4: Permits (PDF) ↗Milwaukee DNS: Storage Sheds, One- and Two-Family Homes (PDF) ↗Milwaukee DNS: Does It Need a Permit? ↗Milwaukee Code of Ordinances ch. 200, subch. 5: Fees (PDF) ↗Milwaukee Permit & Development Center: Plan exam and permit fees (PDF) ↗
Asbestos statement with every permit
City code says anyone applying for a permit under §200-24 must include a statement from a Wisconsin-certified asbestos inspector or similar professional saying whether the work is an asbestos project. Separately, the Wisconsin DNR doesn't require its demolition notice for a single, isolated home with four or fewer units, but garages and other residential buildings are covered when they are part of a larger project. Older sheds can have asbestos siding or roofing.
Milwaukee Code of Ordinances ch. 66: Asbestos (PDF) ↗Wisconsin DNR: Frequently Asked Questions About Asbestos Removal ↗Wisconsin DNR: Asbestos Removal and Notification ↗
Rodent check after a raze permit
Code says a copy of every raze permit goes to the Health Commissioner, who has the property inspected for rats and other vermin and acts if any are found. No published rule requiring a baiting certificate before a shed comes down was found.
Milwaukee Code of Ordinances ch. 200, subch. 4: Permits (PDF) ↗
What DNS asks for on a demolition permit
DNS's demolition checklist lists a $20,000 bond for a one-time demolition, insurance naming the City, an asbestos and environmental survey, a 10-day DNR or DHS notice, a plumber's permit to seal sewer and water, and an erosion control plan. The street photo and historic review steps are for primary structures. Ask DNS which items apply to a shed.
Can I dispose of it myself?City pickup rules, drop-off options and fees for shed debris.
Will Milwaukee pick up shed debris?
Not with regular or special bulky pickup. Sanitation says loose or mixed materials, including construction waste, aren't eligible for special pickup, and such a pile is referred to DNS as a property violation. Construction and demolition waste is collected separately by pre-paid request at $50 a cubic yard; call 414-286-CITY (2489). Bulky pickup is only for properties with City garbage service.
Milwaukee Sanitation: Bulky Item Pickup ↗Milwaukee Sanitation: Construction Debris ↗
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 ↗
City of Milwaukee North Drop Off Center
6660 N. Industrial Road, Milwaukee, WI
City Sanitation drop-off open only to City residents and property owners, with current photo ID. Construction debris such as lumber, roofing, paneling, brick, block and concrete is accepted for a volume fee, but shingles, masonry, concrete and dirt must be sorted into their own boxes. It refuses asphalt, burnt debris, concrete with iron rods and painted concrete or block. Scrap metal is recycled free. Visitors unload their own vehicles.
Fees: By load size: free under 1 cubic yard, $20 for 1–3 cubic yards, $30 for 3–6, $50 for 6–10 and $90 for 10–18. Scrap metal and normal recyclables are free. Cash, debit and major credit cards.
Before you go: Open 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday to Sunday in summer and Tuesday to Saturday in winter; closed City holidays. Dump, flatbed and utility trucks and box trucks or trailers over 16 feet are turned away. Call 414-286-CITY (2489).
Milwaukee Sanitation: Drop Off Centers ↗Milwaukee Sanitation: Construction Debris ↗
City of Milwaukee South Drop Off Center
3879 W. Lincoln Avenue, Milwaukee, WI
City Sanitation drop-off open only to City residents and property owners, with current photo ID. Construction debris such as lumber, roofing, paneling, brick, block and concrete is accepted for a volume fee, but shingles, masonry, concrete and dirt must be sorted into their own boxes. It refuses asphalt, burnt debris, concrete with iron rods and painted concrete or block. Scrap metal is recycled free. Visitors unload their own vehicles.
Fees: By load size: free under 1 cubic yard, $20 for 1–3 cubic yards, $30 for 3–6, $50 for 6–10 and $90 for 10–18. Scrap metal and normal recyclables are free. Cash, debit and major credit cards.
Before you go: Open 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday to Sunday in summer and Tuesday to Saturday in winter; closed City holidays. Dump, flatbed and utility trucks and box trucks or trailers over 16 feet are turned away. Call 414-286-CITY (2489).
Milwaukee Sanitation: Drop Off Centers ↗Milwaukee Sanitation: Construction Debris ↗Milwaukee Sanitation: Household Hazardous Waste ↗
WM Orchard Ridge Recycling & Disposal Facility
N96 W13073 County Line Rd., Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
WM landfill whose facility listing includes construction and demolition debris and municipal solid waste, with separate residential hours. Waukesha County lists it as a landfill option for building materials, roofing and other construction waste.
Fees: Not published. WM's listing takes credit and debit cards.
Before you go: Residential hours are Monday to Friday 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 7 to 11:45 a.m. Call 262-253-8620 for current rates before you load up.
WM Solutions: Orchard Ridge RDF ↗Waukesha County: Construction Disposal Options ↗Waukesha County: Garbage Haulers and Landfills ↗
Allied Resource Recovery (ARR West Allis)
1909 S. 80th Street, West Allis, WI 53219
Family-owned scrap metal recycler that serves residential customers and takes drop-offs. It buys steel, sheet iron, aluminum siding and other metals by weight, so a cut-down metal shed's panels and frame can go here. It doesn't take furniture, glass, paint cans, hazardous materials or anything containing liquids.
Fees: No fee for metal; it pays by weight. Prices aren't published.
Before you go: Open Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 7:30 a.m. to noon. Call (414) 321-4134.
Allied Resource Recovery: ARR West Allis ↗Allied Resource Recovery: FAQs ↗
What else should I know in Milwaukee?Local notes, and the photos that set the price.
Every waste-hauling vehicle needs a City license sticker
Milwaukee has no franchised hauler for demolition debris, but City code says no one except DPW crews may collect or transport waste on a street or alley unless acting under a licensed private waste collector, and each vehicle must carry a license sticker. The City Clerk's license costs $65 per vehicle and runs two years. The code doesn't say whether a crew hauling debris from its own teardown needs it. The City's License Search lists holders.
Milwaukee Code of Ordinances ch. 79: Solid Waste Regulations (PDF) ↗Milwaukee City Clerk License Division: Licenses and Permits ↗
Historic properties need approval first
DNS says that on a historic property no exterior change may be made until the owner gets a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Historic Preservation Commission, whatever the permit rules say. City code's 16-working-day wait and newspaper notice for demolition applications does not apply to private accessory sheds or garages.
Milwaukee DNS: Does It Need a Permit? ↗Milwaukee Code of Ordinances ch. 200, subch. 4: Permits (PDF) ↗
City drop-off takes shed lumber if you sort it
The two City Drop Off Centers take lumber, roofing, paneling, brick, block and concrete from City residents for a volume fee. Shingles, masonry, concrete and dirt must go in separate boxes, and loads that can't be separated are turned away. Concrete with iron rods, painted concrete or block, asphalt and burnt debris are refused. Staff won't help you unload.
Milwaukee Sanitation: Construction Debris ↗Milwaukee Sanitation: Drop Off Centers ↗
Paint and chemicals go to MMSD
Old paint, stain, fuel and garden chemicals from the shed don't belong in a debris load. The City sends residents to the household hazardous waste program run by the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District, open to all Milwaukee County residents, at permanent and mobile sites.
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 Milwaukee: $94 to $1,559 for a shed in Milwaukee County, set when you book. Blaackbeard prices light demolition by the size of the structure and the debris volume. Camo Crew prices by the space a load takes in its trailer and gives the price on site. UJUNKY and College HUNKS quote each job. UJUNKY says it pulls the demolition permit; the others don't say they do.
LoadUp (Milwaukee, WI) ↗
$94–$1,559Its shed page shows $94 to $1,559 for shed removal in Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee, WI?
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 Milwaukee. Give them a call. We’re confident you’ll come back to us.
Removal company
Blaackbeard Junk Removal
Junk removal company whose light demolition service dismantles sheds and hauls the debris.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call (262) 289-8140
Service & price details
Milwaukee and Waukesha counties, with Racine, Kenosha, Washington and Ozaukee counties
Its light demolition page says the crew dismantles damaged or unwanted sheds and hauls away all debris, then leaves the site clean. It does not disconnect live utilities, so power to a shed has to be cut first. It says it carries insurance for demolition and removal work.
No shed price is published. Light demolition is priced by the size of the structure and the debris volume, with labor included.
Removal company
Camo Crew Junk Removal
Veteran-owned junk removal company that lists sheds among the items it removes.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call 414-420-2266
Service & price details
Greater Milwaukee area, from its Butler facility
Its pages list sheds, decks, hot tubs and playsets among what it takes away, and say loads are hand-sorted at its 27,000-square-foot Butler facility for donation and recycling. They don't describe how a shed is taken apart, so ask whether teardown is included. Quotes by phone, text or emailed photos, or on site.
No shed price is published. Its pricing page describes volume-based quotes measured by trailer space, given on site before loading.
Junk removal franchise
College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving (Milwaukee)
Junk removal franchise whose local office lists storage sheds among the items it removes.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call 414-203-1306
Service & price details
Milwaukee area, including much of Waukesha County, from its W. Fairview Ave. office
Its local page lists storage sheds, renovation debris and hot tubs among what it hauls. It doesn't say how a shed is taken down, so ask whether dismantling is included. Office at 11801 W. Fairview Ave.
No shed price is published; it prices junk removal by how much truck space the load takes, with free estimates.
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National booking platform
LoadUp (Milwaukee, WI)
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
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, including Milwaukee
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 Milwaukee 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.
Demolition contractor
UJUNKY
Local demolition contractor that tears down sheds, barns and other outbuildings along with garages and decks.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call 414-533-8000
Service & price details
Milwaukee and Southeast Wisconsin, usually within about 30 miles of downtown Milwaukee for homes
Its demolition page lists barn, shed and outbuilding teardowns as one- or two-day jobs and says the slab can be left in place or broken out. It says it pulls the demolition permit and coordinates the final inspection.
No shed price is published; it quotes each job.
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 Milwaukee?
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 Milwaukee County, lower if it's already taken apart. Blaackbeard prices light demolition by the size of the structure and the debris volume, with labor included. Camo Crew prices by how much of its trailer a load fills. UJUNKY and College HUNKS quote each job.
LoadUp: Milwaukee Shed Removal ↗Blaackbeard Junk Removal: Light Demolition ↗Camo Crew: Residential Removal Services ↗UJUNKY: Demolition Services ↗College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving: Milwaukee, WI ↗
Where can I take shed debris myself?
City residents and property owners can use the North (6660 N. Industrial Road) and South (3879 W. Lincoln Avenue) Drop Off Centers. A pickup-truck load of 1 to 3 cubic yards costs $20, up to $90 for 10 to 18 yards, and scrap metal is free. WM's Orchard Ridge landfill in Menomonee Falls takes construction debris and has residential hours but posts no prices. For a metal shed, Allied Resource Recovery on S. 80th Street in West Allis buys steel and aluminum siding by weight.
Milwaukee Sanitation: Drop Off Centers ↗Milwaukee Sanitation: Construction Debris ↗WM Solutions: Orchard Ridge RDF ↗Allied Resource Recovery: ARR West Allis ↗
What about the concrete pad?
The Drop Off Centers take plain concrete in its own box, but not concrete with iron rods or painted concrete. Shed slabs often have rebar or wire, so check before you load. UJUNKY says it can leave the pad or break it out.
Milwaukee Sanitation: Construction Debris ↗UJUNKY: Demolition Services ↗
Who disconnects the shed's electricity?
DNS says all electrical work needs a permit and the contractor must be licensed (414-286-2532). Blaackbeard says it doesn't disconnect live utilities, so have power cut first. Before digging out posts or footings, call Diggers Hotline at 811 or (800) 242-8511.
Milwaukee DNS: Does It Need a Permit? ↗Blaackbeard Junk Removal: Light Demolition ↗Diggers Hotline (Wisconsin 811) ↗
Can I just burn the old shed?
No. The Wisconsin DNR says you could face fines and penalties if you burn a structure, and it counts anything from a small shed up to a house as a demolished structure. Burying the debris on your property is also generally illegal.
Will the crew take the shed down or just haul it?
Blaackbeard says it dismantles sheds and hauls all the debris, and UJUNKY lists shed and outbuilding teardowns among its demolition jobs. Camo Crew and College HUNKS list sheds among items they remove but don't describe taking one apart, so ask when you book.
Blaackbeard Junk Removal: Light Demolition ↗UJUNKY: Demolition Services ↗Camo Crew: Residential Removal Services ↗College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving: Milwaukee, WI ↗
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 26 research sources
- Milwaukee DNS: Does It Need a Permit? ↗
- Milwaukee DNS: Storage Sheds, One- and Two-Family Homes (PDF) ↗
- Milwaukee Code of Ordinances ch. 200, subch. 4: Permits (PDF) ↗
- Milwaukee Code of Ordinances ch. 200, subch. 5: Fees (PDF) ↗
- Milwaukee Permit & Development Center: Plan exam and permit fees (PDF) ↗
- Milwaukee Code of Ordinances ch. 66: Asbestos (PDF) ↗
- Milwaukee DNS: Application for Demo Permits (PDF) ↗
- Milwaukee Code of Ordinances ch. 79: Solid Waste Regulations (PDF) ↗
- Milwaukee City Clerk License Division: Licenses and Permits ↗
- Milwaukee Sanitation: Bulky Item Pickup ↗
- Milwaukee Sanitation: Construction Debris ↗
- Milwaukee Sanitation: Drop Off Centers ↗
- Milwaukee Sanitation: Household Hazardous Waste ↗
- Wisconsin DNR: Asbestos Removal and Notification ↗
- Wisconsin DNR: Frequently Asked Questions About Asbestos Removal ↗
- Wisconsin DNR: Handling Waste From Demolished Structures ↗
- Diggers Hotline (Wisconsin 811) ↗
- WM Solutions: Orchard Ridge RDF ↗
- Waukesha County: Construction Disposal Options ↗
- UJUNKY: Demolition Services ↗
- Camo Crew: Residential Removal Services ↗
- Camo Crew: Contact Us ↗
- College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving: Milwaukee, WI ↗
- Blaackbeard Junk Removal: Light Demolition ↗
- Allied Resource Recovery: ARR West Allis ↗
- Allied Resource Recovery: FAQs ↗