For roof tear-offs
Philadelphia Roofing Dumpster Rental
Tearing off a roof in Philadelphia? Shingles are heavy, so the box has to be sized for weight as much as space. Give us the squares and the number of layers, and we'll send one that takes the whole tear-off in one haul.
- Sized by squares and layers
- 15 and 20-yard roll-offs
- Set close to the house
Takes about two minutes.
Sized for weight
Shingles use up the weight limit fast, so we size for it.
15 and 20 yards
A 15 for most single-layer roofs, a 20 for bigger or two-layer jobs.
Close to the house
Placed where the crew can drop debris straight in, if the truck can reach.
Clear next step
Delivery, pickup and the landfill fee are typically included.
Price a roofing dumpster in Philadelphia
Put the squares, layers and roof type in the notes. A local provider will follow up with the right size and a delivery day.
A couple of minutes
Your name, ZIP and a line about the job is enough to get a local provider connected.
Confirmation straight away
You’ll see it on screen and in your inbox the moment it goes through.
Quick follow-up
A local provider will call or text you about your request.
Squares and layers decide the box
Roofers measure in squares, and one square is 100 square feet of roof. The size of box you need comes down to how many squares are coming off and how many layers of shingles there are.
For one layer on an average house, a 15-yard usually takes the whole thing. A big roof, a second layer, or a tear-off that includes the decking goes in a 20.
Roofing dumpster size by job
Where we'd start. Send the squares and layers and we'll confirm.
| The roof | Usual size | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Average house, one layer | 15 yard | Takes most single-layer tear-offs in one haul. |
| Large house, one layer | 20 yard | More squares means more weight. |
| Any size, two layers | 20 yard | Twice the shingles per square. |
| Tear-off with decking | 20 yard | Plywood adds bulk on top of the shingles. |
| Garage or shed roof | 10 yard | Small roofs don't need more. |
Tile, slate and metal roofs weigh differently from asphalt. Say which on the form and we'll size for it.
Carrying shingles across the yard
On a roof job, where the box sits matters almost as much as the size. Put it at the end of a long driveway and your crew spends the day walking bundles of old shingles back and forth.
We'll put it as close to the drip line as the truck can safely reach. Tell us where you want it and what's in the way, like gutters, trees or wires, and we'll work around them.
Squares and layers
Put both on the form. That's the difference between one haul and two.
Watch overhead
Low branches and wires near the drop spot need to be clear for the truck.
Roofing only
Keep household junk out, because a mixed load gets handled differently.
From request to pickup
Tell us about the job
What's going in, where the box should sit and when you need it. It takes a couple of minutes.
We size it with you
You'll hear what size fits and whether a smaller box will do. The local provider confirms pricing for your request.
We drop it off and pick it up
Boards under the rails if you want them. Swap it partway through, or keep it until the work is done.
Roofing Dumpster questions
Don’t see yours? Put it in the notes on the form and a local provider will follow up.
What size dumpster do I need for a roof?
How many squares fit in a dumpster?
Can the dumpster go right next to the house?
Can underlayment and flashing go in with the shingles?
How much does a roofing dumpster cost in Philadelphia?
Other sizes and services
Get the old roof off in one trip
Send the squares and layers and we'll size the box and set it where your crew can use it.