Roofing · sized by weight and volume
Roofing Dumpster Rental by Roof Size
Shingles are heavy, so a roof is sized by weight first. Here is the math by squares and layers, and the bin to book.
Book by 3 PM for next-day delivery · Deliveries 7 AM–5 PM
- Local hauler, our own trucks
- Scale ticket with every bill
- Boards protect your driveway
7daysincluded
- Your costFlat rate with 7 days and 2–6 tons. Over that, $75/ton by the pound.
- DeliveryBook by 3 PM for next-day, 7 AM–5 PM, across DFW.
- Which sizeUp to 12 squares, 1 layer: 15-yard.
- PlacementDriveway, on wooden boards, near where you load.
- Not allowedChemicals, wet paint, batteries. Mattresses, tires, Freon items $50 each.
Talk to the team that drives the truck. Deliveries 7 AM–5 PM · Book by 3 PM for next-day delivery.
Call for a roofing dumpster (945) 313-7111What size dumpster do you need for roofing?
For roofing work, the table matches the job to a size. Up to 12 squares, 1 layer usually fits a 15-yard. Every size includes 7 days and 2 to 6 tons, and weight over that is $75 per ton by the exact pound.
| Roof size | Typical size | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 12 squares, 1 layer | 15-yard | About 1.4 tons at 240 lb/square |
| 13–25 squares, 1 layer | 20-yard | Up to about 3 tons; the 20-yard includes 3 |
| 26–33 squares, 1 layer | 30-yard | Up to about 4 tons; the 30-yard includes 4 |
| Any roof, 2 layers | Two hauls or a swap | Double the weight per square |
How much will your roofing debris weigh?
If your shingles weigh 80 lb per bundle and a square takes 3 bundles, one square weighs 240 lb. 25 squares × 240 lb = 6,000 lb = 3 tons, the full allowance of a 20-yard. EPA's national average for loose roofing is about 731 lb per cubic yard. Read your own bundle weight on the wrapper.
Example final bill
Example only. The certified scale ticket is attached to your final invoice, emailed 3 to 5 business days after pickup.
Where should the dumpster go for roofing work?
Set the dumpster close to the roof edge where the crew drops debris, on the driveway and clear of power lines. Tarp shingle loads before rain; wet debris weighs more.
For roofing jobs, as on every delivery, our drivers set the bin on wooden boards to protect concrete and asphalt. A $125 trip fee applies if the bin can't be placed because of cars, wires or locked gates. Placement guide.
Which rules apply to roofing debris?
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.252(a) requires an enclosed chute when debris is dropped more than 20 feet outside the exterior walls of a building. Most single-story and two-story roofs drop less than that; tall homes may need a chute.
General information, not legal advice. Confirm with your city, HOA or permit office.
What if the job runs long or the bin fills early?
Book the dumpster the day before the tear-off so it is on site when the crew arrives. If the first bin fills, a swap is billed as a new flat-rate rental.
What can't go in?
Not allowed in the dumpster
- Hazardous chemicals
- Wet paint
- Batteries
Take these to a household hazardous waste drop-off. Full list and where items go.
Allowed for $50 per item
- Mattresses
- Tires
- Fridges, freezers and AC units (Freon)
These need special handling at the disposal site, so tell us when you book.
Roofing dumpster questions
How many squares fit in a 20-yard dumpster?
By weight, about 25 squares of one-layer asphalt shingles at 240 lb per square fill the 3-ton allowance of a 20-yard. Heavier shingles mean fewer squares.
Can I put roof decking in with the shingles?
Decking, felt, flashing and nails can go in with the shingles. They add weight, so leave margin under the included tons.
Do you deliver before the roofing crew arrives?
Book by 3 PM for next-day delivery between 7 AM–5 PM. Most roofers book the day before the tear-off.
What if it rains on my shingle load?
Water adds weight that gets billed at the scale. Tarp the load when rain is forecast.
Schedule your roofing dumpster
Deliveries 7 AM–5 PM · Book by 3 PM for next-day delivery. We confirm the size before the truck leaves the yard.