Roofing dumpster rental in Ann Arbor
Need a roll-off dropped fast when your Ann Arbor roof tear-off finishes? We set it onsite, then pull it for a clean swap-out.
Roofing Tear-off Dumpster Sizing by Squares
How big a roll-off do you actually need for a 25-square tear-off in Ann Arbor? Our standard 20-yard container works for most jobs; it uses a simple rule for asphalt shingles: one square equals two-thirds of a cubic yard. You should fill a low-wall roll-off carefully to manage the tonnage, because heavy waste adds up quickly.
15-Yard Roofing Dumpster
- Capacity: 15 cubic yards
- Fits: 15–20 squares of asphalt shingle
- Best for: Single-layer ranch and bungalow tear-offs
The 10-yard can fits a tight driveway for small tear-offs, keeping shingle weight within limits on a single haul.
20-Yard Roofing Dumpster
- Capacity: 20 cubic yards
- Fits: 25–30 squares of asphalt shingle
- Best for: Most two-story residential tear-offs
The 20-Yard Container is our roofing workhorse with low side walls so crews can ground-throw shingles without extra scaffolding.
30-Yard Roofing Dumpster
- Capacity: 30 cubic yards
- Fits: 35–45 squares of asphalt shingle
- Best for: Multi-layer tear-offs and small commercial roofs
Use the 30-yard bin for larger tear-offs—it keeps crews moving if a second haul-out would slow demobilization.
Asphalt Shingle Weight and Tonnage Planning
Roofers route shingles with tonnage in mind: three-tab averages 250 pounds per square, architectural laminate runs closer to 400; a 25-square tear-off lands between three and five tons before underlayment is added. That load pushes the limits of a 10-Yard Dumpster 10-Yard Dumpster. The hooklift truck’s weight limit keeps the haul-out safe and compliant every time.
When you mix shingle debris with framing or sheathing offcuts, we route that project to our standard construction service—it counts as C&D debris. If you have pure asphalt roof tear-offs, we use a different container for better pricing.
Driveway Placement for Roofing Crew Workflow
We angle the roll-off so the swing-door faces the eave, allowing your crew to drop shingles directly into the bin. We use driveway boards under all rollers before the can touches concrete; this prevents surface damage across Ann Arbor driveways. Proper roof tear-off container sizing ensures one clear lane for the six-foot tarp perimeter and nail sweep. Refer to the asphalt shingle disposal best practices guide for additional job site safety tips.
Drop angle
Rear door toward the roof line
Set the swing-door end facing the eave the crew is working so walk-in loading and ground-throw share the same path.
Surface protection
Wooden planks under every roller
Loaded shingle weight can gouge concrete; driveway boards stay under the rear rollers for the full rental window.
Sweep zone
Six-foot tarp perimeter
Stage magnetic sweepers on the tarp side so nail cleanup runs in parallel with loading your heavy debris.
Tile, Slate, and Metal Roof Tear-off Containers
Concrete tile, natural slate, and standing-seam metal punish a standard bin: they weigh two to four times what asphalt does per square. For these jobs, we route in a reinforced 30-yard low-wall container with a heavier floor plate; we cap the fill volume well below the visual rim so the axle weight stays legal. We set these on a lowboy for stability. For lighter mixed materials, we offer our general construction debris service.
Same-day Pickup for Fast Roof Project Turnover
Tear-offs run on tight crews; we dispatch same-day haul-outs that coordinate with their demobilization window. The roll-off pulls early so the driveway clears for inspection, gutter reinstall, or the homeowner before they leave. Washtenaw crews keep the swap-outs booked by noon, on the truck the same afternoon!