Roofing debris can be heavy and bulky, so proper disposal is important. Renting a roofing dumpster is the easiest solution, since it allows you to throw all roofing materials in one container without sorting.
Our roll-off dumpsters come in a variety of sizes, so whether you’re tackling a small repair or a full roof replacement, we’ll help you find the right container for your project.
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A roofing square is a standard unit of measurement that equals 100 square feet of roof surface. This makes estimating roofing needs simpler, as most shingles are sold in bundles designed to cover a portion of that area. In most cases, it takes three bundles of shingles to cover one roofing square, meaning each bundle covers about 33 square feet.
Coverage can vary depending on the product, and roofers often add 5% to 10% extra to account for waste around edges, ridges, valleys, and roof features.
If your roof has multiple layers of existing shingles, each layer equals another full set of shingles to remove and dispose of, which increases total debris weight and dumpster capacity needs.
The number of shingles in a bundle varies depending on the manufacturer and the type of shingle. A bundle usually contains between 21 to 29 shingles.
The most common type of shingle is the 3-tab asphalt shingle, which usually comes in a bundle of 29 standard sized shingles. Architectural shingles typically have 21 per bundle, and wood shingles average around 25 per bundle.
The weight of a single shingle will vary depending on the type and the manufacturer. The quality, thickness, and size of the shingle also impact its weight. However, each shingle type does have average weights.
Average single shingle weights:
Asphalt shingles: 2 to 5 pounds
Wood shingles: 2 to 4 pounds
Clay tiles: 5 to 10 pounds
Metal shingles: 0.5 to 1 pound
Slate shingles: 8 to 12 pounds
Synthetic shingles: 1 to 3 pounds
Rubber shingles: 2 to 4 pounds
Typical weight ranges include:
3-tab shingles: 45 to 60 pounds
Metal shingles: 40 to 70 pounds
Architectural shingles: 60 to 80 pounds
Wood shingles: 200 to 700 pounds
Clay tile shingles: 200 to 300 pounds
3-tab shingles: 135 to 180 pounds per square
Architectural shingles: 180 to 240 pounds per square
Rubber shingles: 200 to 300 pounds per square
Wood shingles: 250 to 400 pounds per square
Clay tiles: 600 to 1,200 pounds per square
Asphalt shingles have many subcategories, such as 3-tab, dimensional or architectural, luxury, and more. They vary in price, weight, shape, and quality.
3-tab shingles: 15 to 20 years
Architectural or dimensional shingles: 25 to 30 years
Luxury shingles: up to 50 years or more
Asphalt shingles usually range from $20 to $35 per bundle, architectural shingles from $30 to $50, and specialty materials like wood, metal, or slate cost more. Shingles can be purchased from retailers such as Lowe’s, Home Depot, ABC Supply, and Amazon. Specialty roofing stores typically offer higher grade options.
Divide your roof's square footage by 33 to estimate the number of bundles, and then multiply by average bundle weight.
Example:
1,500 sq ft roof ≈ 45 bundles
45 bundles x 60 to 80 lbs = 2,700 to 3,600 lbs
If the roof has multiple shingle layers, double or triple the estimate.
If you want to calculate it from a single shingle, here’s what you should do:
Find the weight of one shingle. Example: 2 lbs per 3-tab shingle.
Multiply by shingles per bundle. Example: 2 x 21 = 42 lbs.
Multiply bundle weight by 3 to get weight per square. Example: 42 x 3 = 126 lbs.
Find the number of roofing squares. Example: 1,600 sq ft / 100 = 16 squares.
Multiply squares by weight per square. Example: 16 x 126 = 2,016 lbs.
A pallet of shingles is a bulk shipment stack that normally contains 20 to 50 bundles. Ordering by pallet is common for full roof jobs and ensures consistent product supply. A pallet typically weighs 1,500 to 3,000 pounds, depending on shingle type. Heavier materials like slate and tile can exceed this range. Pallets are delivered via truck and require a stable unloading area.
