Roofing Dumpster Rental
Asphalt shingles are heavy, so roofing jobs are sized by weight as much as by volume. A 10 or 15 yard dumpster handles a small roof or a single layer, a 20 yard fits most homes, and larger or multi-layer tear-offs may need a 30 or two loads. We book it and place it where the crew can reach it from the roof.
Updated 2026-11-05 · Your flat-rate quote includes delivery, pickup and a weight allowance, and it is spelled out before you book. No hidden fees.
Planning your roofing dumpster
Shingles are heavy
Asphalt shingles weigh far more than household junk. Tell us the roof size, the number of layers and the material so the weight allowance on your quote fits the job.
Place it under the roofline
Set the dumpster close to the edge where the crew works so debris goes straight in. Leave room for the truck to back in and lift it out.
Protect the driveway
Ask about boards or other protection under the rails if you're worried about the driveway surface.
Time it with the weather
Book delivery for the day before the tear-off and pickup right after, so the open container isn't collecting rain longer than needed. Wet debris weighs more.
Sizes for roofing projects
| Size | Typical dimensions | Pickup-truck loads | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 yard | 12 ft long x 8 ft wide x 3.5 ft high | about 3 | Small cleanouts, a bathroom or small kitchen remodel, a single room of carpet, small deck removal |
| 15 yard | 16 ft long x 8 ft wide x 4 ft high | about 4 to 5 | Garage or basement cleanouts, a mid-size kitchen remodel, small roof tear-offs, flooring for several rooms |
| 20 yard | 22 ft long x 8 ft wide x 4.5 ft high | about 6 | Whole-home cleanouts, most roof tear-offs, larger remodels, deck and fence removal |
| 30 yard | 22 ft long x 8 ft wide x 6 ft high | about 9 | New construction, additions, major renovations, large estate cleanouts |
Dimensions and pickup-truck equivalents are typical figures. Exact container sizes, weight allowances and which sizes are available vary by hauler and are confirmed on your quote.
How booking works
Call us
Tell us the address, the project, the size you think you need and your dates. Phones are answered 24/7.
We book it
We find a local hauler that serves your address, give you a flat-rate quote and book the dumpster for you.
Fill it, we pick it up
The hauler drops it off. When you're done, call us and we schedule the pickup.
Frequently asked questions
What size dumpster for a roof tear-off?
A single-layer asphalt roof on an average house usually fits a 20 yard dumpster. Small roofs fit a 10 or 15, and large or multi-layer roofs may need a 30 or a second haul.
Why does weight matter for roofing?
Shingles are dense. Every flat-rate quote includes a weight allowance, so giving us the roof size and number of layers keeps the quote accurate.
Can roofing nails and underlayment go in?
Yes, normal roof tear-off debris, including nails, underlayment and flashing, generally goes in the same container. Ask about any special materials.
Not sure what size you need?
Call us with the project and we'll size it with you, then book it with a local hauler.