Asphalt shingles
3-tab shingles, architectural shingles, ridge caps, starter strip, felt, underlayment, nails, and small tear-off debris.
Roofing Dumpster Rental
Dumpster rental for shingle tear-offs, gutters, felt, underlayment, and roofing cleanup with proper weight planning.
Roofing Dumpster Rental With Weight Planning
Roofing debris is one of the easiest cleanup types to underestimate. Asphalt shingles, underlayment, nails, drip edge, metal flashing, gutters, and tear-off debris can reach the included disposal weight quickly, especially on older roofs with more than one layer.
FTH Services can help plan a roofing dumpster when the shingle type, roof size, number of layers, and loading area are reviewed before delivery. Roofing debris needs proper weight planning because it is heavy, dense, and disposal-sensitive. Concrete tile, dirt, brick, rock, heavy fill, and tree stumps are not accepted in standard dumpsters.
Typical Items for This Service
Multiple-layer roofs
Older homes may have two or more shingle layers. Each layer adds weight fast, so the roof may need a different size or disposal plan.
Gutters and roof metals
Aluminum gutters, downspouts, drip edge, flashing, vents, and small roof metal pieces are common roofing cleanup items.
Decking and trim
Rotten plywood, fascia, soffit, trim, and small wood debris may be included when loaded safely.
Typical Weight Chart
Use these estimates to plan the dumpster size and avoid surprise overage. Standard rentals include the disposal weight shown for the selected dumpster, and weight over the included amount is billed at $85 per ton, prorated.
| Common item or material | Typical planning weight | Dumpster planning note |
|---|---|---|
| 3-tab asphalt shingles | about 230–250 lb per roofing square | Older 3-tab shingles are lighter than many dimensional shingles, but a full tear-off can still exceed the included disposal weight quickly. |
| Architectural asphalt shingles | about 250–400 lb per roofing square | Dimensional shingles are heavier; plan for roof size and number of layers before loading. |
| Two-layer asphalt tear-off | about 500–800 lb per roofing square | Multiple layers can double the weight and may require a smaller volume load or separate disposal planning. |
| Roof felt / underlayment | about 20–80 lb per roofing square | Usually lighter than shingles but can gain weight when wet. |
| Aluminum gutter sections | about 0.5–1.5 lb per linear foot | Bulky more than heavy; flatten or stack carefully when practical. |
| Plywood roof decking | about 45–75 lb per 4×8 sheet | Water-damaged decking may weigh more. Spread sheets low and flat. |
These are planning estimates only. Actual scale weight varies by size, moisture, material density, brand, construction method, and how the load is packed. FTH Services uses disposal facility weight tickets for final billing when overage applies.
Service Questions
Can I put roofing shingles in the dumpster?
Roofing shingles can be accepted with proper planning. Shingles are heavy, so the roof type, number of layers, dumpster size, and disposal plan should be clear before loading.
Why do multiple-layer roofs matter?
A second shingle layer can nearly double the tear-off weight. A roof that looks manageable by volume may exceed the included disposal weight once both layers are loaded.
Can gutters go in a roofing dumpster?
Gutters, downspouts, drip edge, flashing, and small roof metal pieces are common roofing cleanup items when loaded safely and kept below the top rail.