Shingles are heavy. Get the right size for your tear-off without paying overage fees. Locally owned, walk-in barn-door roll-offs serving Orlando and Central Florida.
Most residential roof replacements need a 20 yard dumpster, which handles roughly 15 to 25 squares of standard asphalt shingles before hitting the weight limit. Larger roofs, multiple shingle layers, or projects that include decking replacement typically require a 30 yard. Shingles are heavy: the weight limit is usually reached before the volume limit, so sizing up is the safer call.
For most residential roofs (1,500 to 2,500 sq ft, roughly 15 to 25 squares of shingles), a 20 yard dumpster is the standard choice. It holds enough volume for the tear-off without leaving empty space you are paying for. Larger roofs (above 25 to 30 squares), homes with multiple layers of old shingles, or projects that include plywood decking replacement typically step up to a 30 yard dumpster.
Shingles are one of the heaviest materials that go in a dumpster. A full 20 yard container loaded only with shingles can reach its weight limit before it fills by volume. If your project is borderline between two sizes, size up rather than risk an overage fee. The walk-in barn-door design on every Yankee Dumpster makes loading roofing debris easier too: no climbing up and heaving material over a high wall, which matters on a busy job site.
Every rental includes a weight allowance: 2 tons on the 15 yard, 3 tons on the 20 yard, and 4 tons on the 30 and 40 yard. Overages are billed at $75 per ton. For a firm estimate on your tear-off, call (352) 738-6748 with your roof size and material.
As a general reference, a 20 yard dumpster holds the debris from approximately 20 to 25 squares of standard 3-tab asphalt shingles before hitting the weight limit, not the volume limit. Heavier architectural or dimensional shingles, or any tile roofing, mean fewer squares per load. The honest answer depends on shingle weight, so call us if you are close to that range and we will help you confirm.
Yes. Asphalt shingles are an accepted material in Yankee Dumpster’s roll-off containers. The key constraint is weight, not material type: shingles are dense, so the dumpster’s weight limit (not its volume) is typically what gets reached first. One important exception: asbestos-containing roofing materials, common in homes built before 1980, cannot go in a standard dumpster and require specialized hazmat disposal. If your roof may contain asbestos, have it tested before tear-off. See what can and cannot go in a dumpster for the full list.
Roofing crews move fast. You need a dumpster that is there when you start and picked up on your schedule, not a national company’s schedule. Yankee Dumpster serves roofing contractors across Lake, Orange, Seminole, and West Volusia counties with fast and emergency availability. If your job accelerates, contact us and we will work to accommodate same-day or next-day pickup and replacement.
The walk-in barn doors matter on a roofing job: instead of throwing heavy bundles of tear-off over a four-foot wall, your crew loads at ground level. That is military discipline applied to logistics. The delivery arrives when it is supposed to, and the pickup happens when you call. For larger jobs, our home renovation dumpster rental guidance and the 30 yard dumpster are worth a look.
Roofing contractor? Give us a call and we will work out pricing for jobs based on your needs for current and future projects. Call (352) 738-6748 to talk through your project schedule.
We deliver to Orlando, Mt Dora, Eustis, Apopka, Sanford, Winter Garden, Winter Park, and dozens of communities across Central Florida. Based in Mt Dora, locally owned and operated.
Most residential roof replacements in Central Florida use a 20 yard dumpster. It handles the debris from roughly 15 to 25 squares of standard asphalt shingles before reaching the weight limit. For larger roofs (over 2,500 sq ft), multiple shingle layers, or projects that include decking replacement, a 30 yard is the safer choice. When in doubt, sizing up is cheaper than an overage fee.
Approximately 20 to 25 squares of standard 3-tab asphalt shingles, limited by weight rather than volume. Architectural or dimensional shingles are heavier, so that number is lower. Tile roofing is significantly heavier still. Call (352) 738-6748 to confirm the right size for your specific material.
Yes. Asphalt shingles are accepted in Yankee Dumpster’s roll-off containers. The main constraint is the weight limit, not the material type. Shingles are dense enough that the container often reaches its weight capacity before its volume capacity. Note: roofing materials that contain asbestos (possible in pre-1980 homes) require specialized hazmat disposal and cannot go in a standard roll-off.
Pricing depends on dumpster size and rental duration. See our pricing page for current rates, or call (352) 738-6748 for a fast quote on a 20 or 30 yard roofing rental, including the included weight allowance.
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