Dumpster for a Roof Tear-Off
Most roof tear-off jobs need a 20 yard dumpster, which runs a median of $425. Expect 2.5 to 5 tons for a typical 20 to 30 square roof of debris.
How much it weighs
Architectural shingles weigh about 400–430 lb per square (100 sq ft of roof); three-tab about 230–250. A 25-square single-layer architectural tear-off is roughly 5 tons — well past the weight most rentals include.
What to watch for
This is the project where overage bills happen. A 20-yard looks half empty at 5 tons of shingles. Tell the hauler it is a roof before you book so they send the right can and quote the right tonnage.
What goes in
asphalt shingles, underlayment, flashing, nails and felt, occasionally decking.
Questions
- What size dumpster do I need for a roof tear-off?
- A 20 yard dumpster handles most roof tear-off jobs — 22′ × 8′ × 4.5′, about 6 pickup truck loads.
- How much does a dumpster for a roof tear-off cost?
- A 20 yard runs a median of $425, with most companies between $375 and $500. Weight over the included allowance is extra, typically $80 per ton.
- How much does roof tear-off debris weigh?
- 2.5 to 5 tons for a typical 20 to 30 square roof. Architectural shingles weigh about 400–430 lb per square (100 sq ft of roof); three-tab about 230–250. A 25-square single-layer architectural tear-off is roughly 5 tons — well past the weight most rentals include.
- What can I put in it?
- Typically asphalt shingles, underlayment, flashing, nails and felt, occasionally decking. This is the project where overage bills happen. A 20-yard looks half empty at 5 tons of shingles. Tell the hauler it is a roof before you book so they send the right can and quote the right tonnage.
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