Best Dumpster Size for Shingle Roof Replacement Projects

Dumpsters do come in a wide range of sizes, and Roll-off dumpsters are very efficient in disposing roof shingle debris. If you find it difficult to choose the right dumpster for roof shingle debris please contact Starr Dumpsters, for help. 

Calculating the weight of the shingle roof debris is necessary

Estimating the right dumpster to dispose of shingle roof debris can be tricky. Shingle roofs can be very heavy, but a 10-yard dumpster should be able to handle between 4000 and 6000 lbs. weight. For this reason, you will need a dumpster bigger than the 10 yards to handle shingle roof debris from a 20sq. roof, because of the extra weight that comes with such. 

Take note of the fact that 1 sq. shingle roof can weigh between 250 and 400 lbs. and that also depends on the type of shingles. In roofing calculation, a square equals 100 sq. Ft (this also means 10ft x 10ft).  Based on this simple calculation, the total weight from a 20 sq. the roof can be up to 8000 lbs. You need to check the maximum weight per different sizes of a dumpster, some dumpster rental service providers may provide a 10-yard dumpster that can handle up to 4000 lbs. of shingle roof debris. 

What is the formula for calculating shingles roof debris?

If Calculating the total shingles roof debris before hiring a dumpster is a challenge for you, it is important that you contact Starr Dumpsters for help. 

The formula for calculating roof shingle debris is Roof size (in squares) x the shingle weight per square x the number of shingle layers + the total estimates of other items such as plywood. 

If you are tearing off a 15 sq. roof that has three layers of 3-tab shingles (this means a total of 45 sq.). The total weight is thus calculated as 15 x 250 x 3 + 0 =11,250 lbs. The total weight must be converted into tons which means it must be divided by 2000, which is equal to 5.625 tons. 

From the simple calculation above, it will make a lot of sense to choose a dumpster that offers up to 6-tons minimum allowance of weight. If you want some extra cushion in this situation, you may want to choose an 8-ton minimum weight dumpster. 

Choosing the right dumpster for your roof shingle debris

Experts suggest that you should allow an addition 30-50 lbs. of weight per square, just to cover all other debris, including plywood, that is damaged during the tear-off process. 

As you can see from the calculations above, choosing the right dumpster, based on the w=total of the weight of debris to be disposed of, can be too enormous for some people. While a 10-yard dumpster can easily handle a 25+ sq. of roof shingle debris, the weight of the entire debris can be too much for the 10-yard dumpster to handle. Please contact Starr Dumpsters for assistance in choosing the right type of dumpster that will serve your needs.