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Roofing Tear-Off Dumpster Rental
A roof tear-off is a weight job, not a space job. A square of 3-tab asphalt shingles (100 sq ft) weighs roughly 240 to 280 lbs for one layer, so about 8 squares comes to a ton. A single-layer 20 to 25 square 3-tab roof lands around 2.4 to 3.5 tons: the included 1 ton plus overage at $150/ton, so roughly $210 to $375 on top. Architectural shingles weigh 350 to 450 lbs per square, so the same size roof runs 3.5 to 5.6 tons, roughly $375 to $694 on top. The 15-yard dump trailer can physically haul a 3-tab load, backs right into the driveway, and its low sides let you toss tear-off straight in, but the price follows the weight on the landfill ticket. We recommend it for single-layer 3-tab tear-offs. For architectural tear-offs above about 20 squares, or two layers, book the 20-yard roll-off or plan for the overage or a second haul. It's bookable now: pick your dates online in about 90 seconds.
What goes in
What you can toss for this job.
- ✓Asphalt shingles and underlayment
- ✓Roofing felt and tar paper
- ✓Flashing, drip edge, and old vents
- ✓Plywood and OSB decking
What stays out
What can't go in.
- ×Wet or pooled tar in liquid form
- ×Hazardous sealants and solvents
- ×Mixed household or yard debris (keep tear-off loads to roofing material)
Typical jobs
What this looks like around Huntsville.
Here’s what these jobs usually look like. They’re representative scenarios, not specific customer jobs, and weights are rough estimates.
Single-layer re-roof — Madison
A typical single-layer ranch re-roof. Fits a single load; weight usually runs into overage above the included 1 ton.
Multi-layer tear-off — Hampton Cove
A home with two layers of shingles. We plan a second haul up front so the heavy load never becomes a surprise.
Tips
Make this job go smoother.
- !Shingles are heavy: roughly 240–280 lbs per square (100 sq ft) for one layer of 3-tab, so about 8 squares is a ton (architectural runs 350–450 lbs). Count your squares and you can estimate your weight before you book.
- !Big roof or multiple layers? Tell us the home size and number of layers up front and we'll plan for overage or a second haul so there are no surprises.
- !Keep the load to roofing material — mixing in heavy debris pushes the weight up faster.
Questions
Frequently asked, straight answers.
What size dumpster do I need for a roof tear-off?+
For a single-layer 3-tab tear-off, the 15-yard dump trailer. It can physically haul a heavy load, but price follows weight: a single-layer 20 to 25 square 3-tab roof is roughly 2.4 to 3.5 tons, which is the included 1 ton plus overage at $150/ton (about $210 to $375). Architectural runs 3.5 to 5.6 tons (about $375 to $694), so for architectural above about 20 squares or two layers, go with the 20-yard or plan a second haul. It's bookable now: pick your dates online in about 90 seconds.
Will a roof tear-off go over the included weight?+
It can. A single-layer 3-tab roof on a typical home usually fits one load, but an architectural, large, or multi-layer roof runs heavy and may exceed the included 1 ton. We text you the weight ticket from the landfill and bill any overage at $150/ton. On a really big roof, we plan a second haul with you up front so there are no surprises.
Related reading: Dump Trailer vs. Roll-Off Dumpster: Which One for Your Project?
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