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Roofing Dumpster Rental
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A roof tear-off fills a dumpster by weight, not by space, so MAC Dumpsters sizes roofing jobs by the square. Our 15 yard at $450 takes about 13 squares of architectural shingles before overage, our 10 yard about 10 and our 20 yard about 20. Every size comes with 14 days and no delivery fee across Baltimore City and Baltimore, Harford and Anne Arundel counties, from a roll-off dumpster company run by its owners in Middle River, MD.
- Owner-operated since 2023
- Our truck, our driver
- 5.0 on Google
- No delivery fee
Who supplies the dumpster for your roof job?
MAC Dumpsters is an owner-operated roll-off company in Middle River, MD, run by Adam and Tara Graf since its start in 2023. We rent 10, 15 and 20 yard containers to roofers, contractors and homeowners across Baltimore City and Baltimore, Harford and Anne Arundel counties. We own the hook-lift truck and all 12 containers, and we don't use subcontractors. Google reviewers rate us 5.0.
Roofing rental numbers at a glance
- $125 per ton over the included weight
- Architectural shingles: about 300 lb per square
- 3-tab shingles: about 175 lb per square
- 14 calendar days, or $50 off with code 3DAY for 3 days or less
What a roof tear-off puts in the container
Shingles and the tear-off around them
Most of a roofing load is old shingles, torn off in sheets and broken pieces. Around them come the underlayment, flashing, drip edge, ridge caps and the nails that held it all down. If the decking is bad, sheets of rotted plywood come off too.
Roof jobs that fill a container:
- Full asphalt shingle replacement
- Two-layer tear-off
- Partial roof or one-slope replacement
- Garage or shed roof
- Porch or addition roof
- Storm-damaged roof section
- Decking replacement
How much does a square of shingles weigh?
A square of 3-tab asphalt shingles weighs about 175 pounds, and a square of architectural shingles weighs about 300 pounds. A square covers 100 square feet of roof. At MAC Dumpsters, those are the weights we size by, and a second layer on the same roof roughly doubles them.
How many squares of shingles fit in a dumpster?
A 15 yard dumpster takes about 13 squares of architectural shingles or about 22 squares of 3-tab before it passes its 2 tons included. At MAC Dumpsters, a 10 yard takes about 10 architectural or 17 3-tab squares, and a 20 yard takes about 20 architectural or 34 3-tab squares. Those counts are for one layer.
| Size | Included | Architectural squares | 3-tab squares |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 yard | 1.5 tons | About 10 | About 17 |
| 15 yard | 2 tons | About 13 | About 22 |
| 20 yard | 3 tons | About 20 | About 34 |
15 yard for most house roofs
The 15 yard dumpster rental is the one we put on most single-layer roofs: up to about 13 architectural squares or about 22 of 3-tab. That covers a lot of ranchers, split-levels and townhomes. It's the roofing workhorse on our lot.
10 yard for small or single-layer tear-offs
The 10 yard roll-off fits a garage roof, a porch, one slope or a small single-layer house roof: about 10 architectural squares or 17 of 3-tab. At 12 feet long, it's also the easiest to place on a short driveway.
20 yard for large or two-layer roofs
The 20 yard roll-off takes about 20 architectural squares or 34 of 3-tab, with 3 tons included. Book it for a big roof, or for a two-layer tear-off, where the weight per square doubles.
Book the size we recommend
Call (410) 205-5330 to talk through your debris
Slate, tile and what stays off the load
Slate and tile roofs
Slate and tile weigh far more per square than asphalt shingles. We don't publish square counts for them. Call (410) 205-5330 and we'll size a slate or tile job with you before you book.
Keeping the roofing load clean
Keep chimney brick out of the container. If the chimney is coming down with the roof, the brick needs its own plan, because brick, concrete, block, asphalt and dirt can't go in any MAC container. Paint, hazardous materials and anything with freon, like an old rooftop air conditioner, are out too.
Why shingles stop at the rim
Load shingles level with the top of the container, not above it. Shingles slide, and loose debris can fall onto the road, so an overfilled container may not be hauled until the extra comes off. On most roofs, you'll reach the weight before the rim anyway.
Placement and permits for a roof job
Set the container as close to the roofline as the truck allows, so shingles can go straight from the roof into the box. Our hook-lift truck typically needs 12 to 14 feet overhead, which rules out spots right under the eaves on some houses, plus about 50 feet of straight-line room and 10 to 12 feet of width. Call if it's tight.
On a private driveway, most areas we serve need no permit. On the street, a right-of-way permit is needed, and the roofer or homeowner gets it. In Baltimore City, the standard processing time is 15 days. Our permit requirements by jurisdiction page lists each issuing office.
When to have a roofing dumpster delivered
Book delivery for the day before the tear-off or the morning it starts. Most roofs come off in a day or two, so a container kept 3 days or less can use code 3DAY for $50 off. If the job runs long for weather, the 14 days cover it, and each day after that is $25.
How a roofing rental works
Book online or call (410) 205-5330. Order by noon for the best chance at same-day delivery, depending on availability. Our hook-lift truck slides the container straight back into place. The crew loads it as the roof comes off, and a text brings the truck back for pickup. We weigh the load at the landfill and bill any overage after the dump. We dispose of every load according to local and state regulations.
Why roofers book MAC's containers
Sized by your square count
You give us the square count, the shingle type and the number of layers, and we give you the size. There's no guessing from the size of the house.
Three sizes, three weight tiers
Each size up adds included weight: 1.5, 2 and 3 tons. For roofing, where weight decides the size, that ladder matters more than the extra room.
A quick job costs less
Most tear-offs finish in a day or two. Keep the container 3 days or less and code 3DAY takes $50 off the price.
Where our roofing containers go
We bring roofing dumpsters to Baltimore City and across Baltimore, Harford and Anne Arundel counties, including Middle River, Perry Hall, Bel Air and Glen Burnie. There's no delivery fee to any address in that area. See our full service area.
Roofing dumpster questions
How many bundles of shingles are in a square?
Most shingles come three bundles to a square, which covers 100 square feet. Some heavier architectural shingles use four. Check the bundle wrapper to be sure.
Can roofing nails go in a dumpster?
Yes. The nails that come off with the shingles go in with the rest of the tear-off. Sweep the yard and driveway with a magnet when the job is done to catch the ones that fall.
Can I put chimney brick in a roofing dumpster?
No. Brick can't go in a MAC Dumpsters container, and neither can concrete, block, asphalt or dirt. If the chimney is coming down, keep the brick separate from the shingles.
Can slate roofing go in a dumpster?
Call before you book. Slate is much heavier per square than asphalt shingles, so MAC Dumpsters sizes slate and tile jobs by phone instead of publishing square counts.
When should a roofing dumpster be delivered?
Have it delivered the day before the tear-off or early the morning it starts. The container should be in place before the first shingle comes off, so the crew can load straight from the roof.
Get a container on your roof job
Tell us your square count, shingle type and number of layers, and we'll put the right size on the job. Book online, or call (410) 205-5330 to talk through your debris.
Book the size we recommend
Call (410) 205-5330 to talk through your debris
