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Roofing Dumpster Rental in Saginaw, MI

Roofing dumpster rental in Saginaw, MI starts at about $300 for a 10 yard and about $350 to $430 for the 15 and 20 yard sizes most roofs need, for 7 days. Every price includes delivery, pickup, and a set weight allowance. Tell us your roof size and how many layers are coming off, and we will match a roofing dumpster to the weight of the job, not just the space. Planning a dumpster rental for roof replacement? Call (989) 831 9600.

Mon–Fri

8 AM–8 PM

$300

STARTING PRICE

7 Days

RENTAL PERIOD

6 Sizes

10–40 YARD

Pickups

WEEKDAY DELIVERY & PICKUP

SAGINAW DUMPSTER RENTAL PRICES

Dumpster Size for a Roofing Job

Roofers measure in squares. One square is 100 square feet of roof, so a 1,500 square foot roof is 15 squares. Shingles are heavy, so weight decides the size long before space does.

One square of torn off shingles weighs about 200 to 240 lbs for 3 tab and about 240 to 420 lbs for architectural shingles, including nails and felt. The range comes from two shingle makers, IKO and GAF, and real loads vary.

Roof Size, One Layer of Architectural ShinglesRough WeightSuggested SizeIncluded WeightEstimated 7-Day Cost
10 Squares (About 1,000 Sq Ft)About 1.2 to 2.1 Tons10 or 15 Yard2 or 3 TonsAbout $300 to $400
15 Squares (About 1,500 Sq Ft)About 1.8 to 3.2 Tons15 Yard3 TonsAbout $350 to $400
20 Squares (About 2,000 Sq Ft)About 2.4 to 4.2 Tons20 Yard3 to 4 TonsAbout $370 to $430
25 Squares, Lighter Shingles (About 2,500 Sq Ft)About 3 to 4 Tons20 Yard3 to 4 TonsAbout $370 to $430
25 Squares, Heavier Shingles (About 2,500 Sq Ft)About 4 to 5.3 TonsTwo 15 Yard3 Tons Each, 6 Tons TotalAbout $700 to $800 Total
30 Squares (About 3,000 Sq Ft)About 3.6 to 6.3 TonsTwo 15 Yard3 Tons Each, 6 Tons TotalAbout $700 to $800 Total

10 Yard

12ft x 8ft x 3.5ft

2 Ton

Concrete, Dirt, Brick, a Small Bathroom Remodel, One Room of Junk


$300 to $350

15 Yard

14ft x 8ft x 4ft

3 Ton

Many Roof Tear Offs, a Garage Cleanout, Flooring Removal


$350 to $400

20 Yard

16ft x 8ft x 4.5ft

3 to 4 Ton

A Whole House Cleanout, a Kitchen Remodel, a Larger Roof


$370 to $430

25 Yard

16ft x 8ft x 5.5ft

4 Ton

Estate or Full Home Cleanout, New Construction


$425 to $475

30 Yard

22ft x 8ft x 6ft

4 to 5 Ton

Major Renovations, New Construction, Big Estate Cleanouts


$485 to $550

40 Yard

22ft x 8ft x 8ft

5 to 6 Ton

Commercial jobs, demolition, very bulky loads


$600 to $750

These are rough planning estimates, not measured data. The costs assume your load stays within the included weight. For loads near the upper end of these estimates, confirm sufficient included weight or budget for overweight charges. Weight over the allowance costs $50 to $55 per ton. For the 30 square row, at the upper estimate, overweight charges may apply. Each container must stay within its approved loading limit. Roofs larger than 30 squares need their own sizing, so call with the measurements. See our dumpster prices and sizes guide for every size and fee.

How to count your roof squares

Use the measured roof area from your roofer’s estimate, which usually lists the number of squares. Floor area is not a reliable guide, since roof pitch, overhangs, and the number of stories all change the roof size. Add a garage roof if it is part of the job. When you call, tell us the squares and the shingle type, and we will check the dumpster size for shingles against your weight allowance.

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Roof Tear-Off Weight

One Layer or Two: Tear Off Weight

Why a second layer changes the size

A second layer of shingles roughly doubles the weight. It may require a higher weight allowance, an additional haul, or another container. A 15 square roof with two layers weighs about as much as a 30 square roof with one. Before you book a dumpster rental for roof tear offs, ask your roofer to confirm how many layers are on the roof.

Older Saginaw roofs and the two layer limit

Under the Michigan Residential Code, a new roof generally cannot go over two or more existing layers, so those roofs need a full tear off. Older homes, like many in the Cathedral District and the West Side, may have been reroofed more than once. Your roofer or the city’s building inspectors can confirm what applies to your home.

Why Bigger Isn’t Better

Why a Bigger Dumpster Is Not Better for Shingles

It feels safer to rent the biggest box. For shingles, it usually is not. A bigger dumpster adds space, but it adds little weight allowance, and you pay for every ton over. Shingle maker IKO says 30 to 40 yard roofing dumpsters are “not meant for asphalt shingles,” since a full one can be too heavy to haul safely.

Included weight is not the hauling limit

The included weight is what your price covers. The hauling limit is the most the truck can safely carry. Paying an overweight fee does not allow a load past the hauling limit. If a dumpster is too heavy to haul safely, some debris may have to come out before pickup, so size heavy roofs with room to spare.

Here is how overweight charges work. Say your quote includes 3 tons and your shingles weigh 4.5 tons. You pay for 1.5 extra tons, about $75 to $83 on top of the rental price. A dumpster rental for roofing shingles costs the least when it is sized by weight from the start.

Roofing Dumpster Placement

Placing a Roofing Dumpster at a Saginaw Home

Close to the roof, on a hard surface

Set the roof dumpster on your driveway, and coordinate placement with your roofer and the driver for safe loading and access. Keep it off the lawn, since a full load of shingles is heavy and can leave ruts. The 10 and 15 yard dumpsters are 12 to 14 feet long, so they fit many shorter Saginaw driveways. The truck needs about 60 feet of straight approach and about 25 feet of overhead clearance to set it down.

Street placement needs a city permit

The street, curb, sidewalk, and grass strip are part of the city’s public right of way. The city does not allow objects there without a permit. If the dumpster must sit in the street, call the city Engineering Division at (989) 759 1410 before delivery.

Keep nails out of the yard

Lay tarps along the house before the tear off to catch falling nails and granules. When the job is done, run a rolling magnetic sweeper over the yard and driveway.

Dumpster vs. City Drop-Off

Dumpster or the City Drop Off?

The city of Saginaw runs a free Convenience Station for residents, but its policy excludes roofing shingles. Hauling a full roof yourself would also take several trailer trips. For a tear off, a shingle dumpster rental is usually the simplest choice.

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Roofing Contractor Dumpsters

Dumpster Rentals for Roofing Contractors

Roofers who work in Saginaw can book a dumpster for each job with one call. Have the job address, roof squares, number of layers, and start date ready. Each rental includes 7 days, which covers most tear offs, and extra days cost $10 per day. Delivery and pickup run Monday to Friday, so plan a Friday pickup if your crew finishes late in the week. If you run several jobs at once, ask about a second dumpster or a swap when you book. We will confirm timing and cost before you commit. For siding, remodel, or demolition debris on the same job, see our construction dumpster rental page.

Roofing Dumpster Materials

What Can Go in a Shingle Dumpster

Ask first: cedar shakes or other roofing mixed with asphalt shingles, and any roof with more than one type of material.

Accepted Materials

Usually accepted: asphalt shingles, felt and synthetic underlayment, nails, drip edge, flashing, old vents, gutters, and damaged plywood or decking. Decking adds both weight and space. When you plan a dumpster for roofing materials, include decking and accessories in your estimate of the total debris volume and weight.

Prohibited Materials

Not accepted: asbestos, liquids (including partly used cans of roofing tar or cement), and hazardous waste. Older roofing materials can contain asbestos. If you are not sure, have them tested before the tear off.

Rain and Wet Loads

Wet shingles weigh more than dry ones. When rain is in the forecast, cover the dumpster with a tarp so the load does not soak up water and push you over the weight allowance.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Roofing Dumpster FAQs

Most single layer roofs between 15 and 20 squares fit a 15 or 20 yard dumpster. Heavier architectural shingles, a second layer, or new decking can push you to a bigger box or two dumpsters. Tell us the squares and layers, and we will size it by weight.

It may fit by volume, but the load could exceed the included 2 tons. A 1,600 square foot roof is 16 squares, or about 1.9 to 3.4 tons of architectural shingles. A 15 or 20 yard gives you more included weight.

Yes, if the dumpster is sized for the weight. Two layers weigh about twice as much as one, so a roof that fits a 15 yard with one layer may need a higher weight allowance, an additional haul, or another container with two.

Yes. Plywood, felt, flashing, and gutters can usually go in with the shingles. Decking adds weight, so mention it when you call.

Weight above your included allowance costs $50 to $55 per ton, provided the load remains within the approved hauling limit. Loads above that limit may require debris removal or another haul.

A dumpster for roofing projects includes 7 days, and extra days cost $10 per day. Most tear offs take a few days, so 7 days usually leaves room for weather delays.

Call for Roofing Dumpster Rental in Saginaw, MI

For a bin rental for roof replacement anywhere in the City of Saginaw, call (989) 831 9600. Tell us the address, roof squares, layers, and shingle type. We will recommend a size and give you your price before delivery.

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