Roofing Tear-Off Dumpsters in Tulsa

Shingles are a weight problem, not a space problem — the right box is smaller than you think.

15 yard ≈ 45 squares20 yard ≈ 60 squaresWeight-limit math up frontPlaced tight to the eave
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Roofing tear-off dumpsters

Every square of shingles has to land somewhere.

A tear-off is the one job where the debris arrives on a schedule you cannot pause — once the roof is open, the old shingles come off today. Green Country hail seasons keep Tulsa roofers busy, and every one of those jobs starts with the same question: where do 25 squares of old asphalt go? The answer is a roll-off tight to the eave, sized by weight math instead of guesswork.

The math is simple and it is published: the 15 yard dumpster holds about 45 squares, the 20 yard about 60. Both include 2 tons of disposal, and overweight loads run $60 per ton over the limit — which is why the honest recommendation for most single-family tear-offs is the 15, not the 30. A big box invites a heavy overload; a right-sized box fills to the rim and weighs out on target.

Tear-off rules the crew will give you anyway

  • Shingles are heavy material — call for loading instructions before the tear-off starts
  • Size by square count, not by nerves: ~45 squares in a 15, ~60 in a 20
  • Felt, flashing, and roof scrap metal load with the shingles
  • Keep the load level with the rim — tarped transport is the law
  • Order at least 24 hours ahead so the box lands before the crew does

Full pricing for every size lives on the sizes & pricing page. Mixed demo beyond the roof? That is construction dumpster rental.

A 15 yard roll-off dumpster filled with torn asphalt shingles beside a Tulsa house stripped to the felt underlayment
Tear-off day: shingles in, felt exposed. Illustrative example.
A typical job

The problem: A Bixby homeowner's insurance re-roof came with a roofer who needed the debris handled — 26 squares of twenty-year-old architectural shingle.

What was done: One call the day before: 26 squares means a 15 yard box, placed on the driveway edge under the working eave. The crew called for heavy-material loading instructions first and loaded level.

The result: The tear-off dropped straight from roof to box, the load weighed inside the included 2 tons, and the driveway was clear before the first bundle of new shingles went up.

How it works

Box down the day before. Shingles in. Box gone.

Call with the square count and the address — you get the right size, the exact price for your rental, and a delivery window, with delivery typically the day after the agreement. The price includes pickup and disposal up to the weight limit, and if weather pushes the job, $10 per day keeps the box on site.

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Questions

Roofing Dumpster FAQ

What size dumpster does a roof tear-off need in Tulsa?

The 15 yard dumpster holds about 45 squares of shingles and the 20 yard about 60 squares. Most single-family Tulsa roofs run 20 to 35 squares, which sits comfortably inside the 15 yard — bigger is not better here, because shingle weight hits the limit before volume does.

How heavy are tear-off shingles really?

Heavy enough that weight, not space, decides the box. The 15 and 20 yard sizes include 2 tons (4,000 lbs) of disposal, and overweight loads are charged $60 per ton over the limit — so matching the box to the square count is what keeps the invoice flat.

Shingles are a heavy material - do we need loading instructions?

Yes — shingles are on the same call-first list as dirt, rock, concrete, and brick. If you are loading heavy materials, contact the crew for instructions on loading the dumpster before you start; it is a short conversation that protects you from an overage.

Can the box sit right under the eave?

The driver places the container in the safest accessible spot, and for tear-offs that is usually tight to the working eave so shingles drop straight in. Leave about 4 feet of clearance on all sides and mark the spot if no one will be on site.

What if the roofer needs the box longer than a week?

The price includes a rental period of up to 7 days — and most tear-offs are measured in days, not weeks. If weather stalls the job, the rental extends for an additional $10 per day with a call before the window ends.

Can old felt, flashing, and nails go in with the shingles?

Yes — tear-off debris loads together: shingles, underlayment, flashing, and the scrap metal that comes off a roof, including copper and aluminum. Keep the load level with the rim; loads are tarped for transport by law, so nothing rides over the top.

Does the homeowner or the roofer book the dumpster?

Either works. Homeowners doing an insurance re-roof often book their own box to control the line item; crews book directly on bigger jobs. Payment is due prior to delivery either way — cash, major cards, CashApp, Apple Pay, Venmo, or the secure online payment option.

What happens if the tear-off goes over the weight limit?

Overweight loads are charged $60 per ton over the included tonnage — published up front, not discovered on the invoice. The honest fix is sizing by square count before delivery: tell the crew the number and the box will match it.

The mess is not going to haul itself.

One call: the right size, the exact price for your rental, and a delivery window. No pressure, no obligation.

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