Roofing dumpster rental in Allentown
Need a roll-off dropped fast when the shingles come off in Allentown? We set it, haul it—swap-out included.
Roofing Tear-off Dumpster Sizing by Squares
How big a roll-off do you actually need for your Allentown roof tear-off? The rule for asphalt shingles is simple: count three bundles per square; then, plan for two-thirds of a cubic yard per square. Most projects in Lehigh fit inside a 20-yard container; our low-wall roll-off saves your back when loading heavy tonnage.
15-Yard Roofing Dumpster
- Capacity: 15 cubic yards
- Fits: 15–20 squares of asphalt shingle
- Best for: Single-layer ranch and bungalow tear-offs
Our 10-yard can fits a tight driveway for shingle disposal and manages the weight 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 a roofing workhorse with low side walls so crews can ground-throw shingles with less 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
Reserve the 30-yard bin for large tear-offs to skip a second haul-out and keep crew demobilization on schedule.
Asphalt Shingle Weight and Tonnage Planning
The three-tab shingle averages about 250 pounds; architectural laminate runs closer to 400 per square. A typical 25-square tear-off lands between three and five tons before underlayment, which is why most roofing dumpsters have lower side walls to route weight inside the hooklift truck’s weight limit. How does that translate to a 10-yard can? A half-square cleanup fits cleanly without topping the haul-out cap.
When you mix shingle debris with framing or sheathing offcuts, we route the container to our standard c&d debris service—this keeps the loads sorted correctly. Asphalt-only roof tear-offs stay on our specialized line, which helps maintain our operational efficiency.
Driveway Placement for Roofing Crew Workflow
We angle the swing-door end of each roll-off directly toward the eave to keep the workspace clear in Allentown. Our team places Driveway Boards under all rollers before the can touches concrete; this protects your pavement while we stage a six-foot tarp perimeter for the nail sweep. You can check roof tear-off container sizing for your project, or review the asphalt shingle disposal best practices guide to ensure compliance during your cleanup.
Drop angle
Rear door toward the roof line
Set the swing-door end facing your eave so your walk-in loading and ground-throw debris follow the same efficient 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 your magnetic sweepers on the tarp side so nail cleanup can run in parallel with your loading.
Tile, Slate, and Metal Roof Tear-off Containers
Concrete tile, natural slate, and standing-seam metal weigh two to four times what asphalt does per square; these materials punish a container that was not built for the load. We route a reinforced 30-yard bin with a heavier floor plate and ribbed sides: we cap the fill volume below the rim to ensure legal axle weight. Our lowboy handles the transport; we also provide a general construction debris service for mixed loads.
Same-day Pickup for Fast Roof Project Turnover
Tear-offs run tight crews; we route the roll-off on the swap-out schedule so the container doesn't slow the crew. Dispatch coordinates same-day haul-out around the demobilization window, freeing the driveway for inspection or gutter reinstall before the homeowner even steps back on site in Allentown and Lehigh!