Dumpster & Porta Potty Rental for Roofing Jobs
Right-sized dumpsters for tear-offs and re-roofs, plus portable restrooms for your crew. Our shingle weight calculator helps you pick the perfect dumpster size for every roofing job.
Why Roofing Contractors Chooses Flat Rate
Transparent pricing, reliable service, and industry-specific expertise that keeps your operation running smoothly.
Weight-Smart Sizing
Shingles are heavy. Our roofing-specific calculator factors in roof squares and layers to recommend the right dumpster without overage surprises.
Quick Turnaround
Most roofing jobs are fast. We offer same-day delivery and can schedule pickup the moment your crew finishes the tear-off.
Flexible Scheduling
Weather delays happen in roofing. We offer flexible scheduling with no penalties for delivery date changes due to weather.
Crew Sanitation
Keep your roofing crew on-site and productive with a porta potty. OSHA requires sanitation access for construction workers.
Products for Roofing Contractors
Equipment and pricing tailored to your specific needs. All prices include delivery, pickup, and servicing.
10-Yard Dumpster
- 2 tons of debris included
- Single-layer up to 20 squares
- 12ft L x 8ft W x 3.5ft H
- Fits in most driveways
- Delivery & pickup included
15-Yard Dumpster
- 2.5 tons of debris included
- Single-layer up to 30 squares
- 16ft L x 8ft W x 4ft H
- Most popular for roofing
- Delivery & pickup included
20-Yard Dumpster
- 3 tons of debris included
- Multi-layer or 30+ squares
- 22ft L x 8ft W x 4.5ft H
- Large residential & commercial
- Delivery & pickup included
Standard Porta Potty
- Weekly cleaning included
- OSHA crew sanitation
- Delivery & pickup included
- No hidden fees
- Month-to-month flexible
Shingle Weight Guide and Dumpster Sizing
Roofing debris is significantly heavier than general construction waste. Choosing the wrong dumpster size based on volume alone often leads to expensive overage charges when the weight limit is exceeded.
Shingle Weight by Material
- 3-tab asphalt shingles: approximately 200-250 lbs per square (100 sq ft)
- Architectural (dimensional) shingles: approximately 300-400 lbs per square
- Tile roofing: approximately 900-1,200 lbs per square
- Underlayment and felt paper: adds approximately 10-15 lbs per square
- Plywood decking (if replaced): adds approximately 40-50 lbs per sheet
OSHA Requirements for Roofing Crews
- Roofing is classified as construction -- OSHA 29 CFR 1926.51 applies
- 1 portable toilet per 20 workers on residential sites
- Sanitation must be within a reasonable distance of the work area
- Having a porta potty prevents crew from leaving the site, improving productivity and reducing liability
How It Works for Roofing Contractors
Three simple steps from your first call to job-site delivery.
Tell Us About the Roof
Share the number of squares, shingle type (3-tab or architectural), and number of layers being removed. We will recommend the right dumpster size.
We Deliver to the Job
Dumpster placed in the driveway or street per your instructions. For crew sanitation, a porta potty is placed at a convenient location on site.
Tear Off and Call for Pickup
Your crew does the work. When the dumpster is full or the job is done, call us for pickup. We are often there within 24 hours of your request.
Shingle Weight & Dumpster Calculator
Get an instant recommendation based on your specific project details.
Frequently Asked Questions
For a single-layer asphalt tear-off on a typical 20-25 square residential roof, a 15-yard dumpster (2.5 tons) is the most popular choice. For larger roofs over 30 squares, two-layer tear-offs, or tile roofing, step up to a 20-yard dumpster. Our shingle weight calculator gives you a precise recommendation.
One square (100 sq ft) of 3-tab asphalt shingles weighs approximately 200-250 lbs. Architectural shingles weigh 300-400 lbs per square. A 25-square single-layer roof produces roughly 2.5-3 tons of asphalt shingle debris.
Yes. Most homeowner driveways can accommodate our dumpsters. For direct-load tear-offs where your crew pushes debris off the roof directly into the dumpster, we can place it as close to the roofline as access allows. Let us know your placement preference when ordering.
We understand that roofing is weather-dependent. If you need to reschedule your delivery due to rain or storms, we will accommodate the change at no additional cost. Rental period extensions due to weather delays are handled on a case-by-case basis with fair pricing.
OSHA technically requires sanitation access for construction crews, including roofers. Beyond compliance, having a porta potty prevents your crew from needing to leave the site or ask homeowners to use their bathroom. A standard unit at $199/month is an inexpensive way to keep your crew on-site and productive.
Yes. Nails, flashing, drip edge, vents, and other roofing metals can go in the dumpster with shingle debris. However, large amounts of metal may affect disposal costs. If you are doing a complete tear-off including metal components, let us know for accurate pricing.
"We run 3-4 roofing crews across the DFW area. Flat Rate is our exclusive dumpster and porta potty provider because they understand roofing. The 15-yard dumpster is perfect for our typical tear-off and the pricing never changes."
Owner, DFW Premier Roofing
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