Renting a Dumpster for a Roof Tear-Off

Roofers book the 15 yard more than any other size, and if a roofer told you to have a dumpster on site, that’s almost certainly the one. It fits in the driveway below the eave, the 4.5 foot walls are low enough to throw shingles over, and it holds a tear-off from most single-family roofs around here.

Shingles are heavy. A bundle of architectural shingles runs around 70 pounds, and an average roof carries dozens of them, plus felt, flashing, and whatever the last crew left under it. Shingle loads are the most common way a rental goes over its included tonnage. The 15 yard comes with 2 tons of disposal weight, and a bigger tear-off can pass that.

Going over is not a trap, it’s a line item. Overage runs $75 a ton, and it plays out like this: the load weighs in at the landfill, and if it’s over, Charles calls you with the exact figure and gets a yes before the card you booked with is charged. You hear the number first. Customers bring that up in their reviews without being asked.

Two practical notes for the day of the job. First, tell the roofer where the dumpster is going to sit, because they’ll want it close to the drop zone and the delivery driver needs to know which side of the driveway. Placement gets settled on the day-before call either way. Second, keep the load below the rim. A mounded dumpster can’t be tarped and can’t legally ride.

If the roof is coming off as part of a bigger renovation, with interior debris going out at the same time, that’s 20 yard territory instead, and worth a quick call to size right. Call (540) 444-3867 and describe the job, or book the 15 online with the full price showing before you pay.