Roofing debris
Dumpster for a roof tear-off
Old roofing is dense. A container that looks half full of shingles can already be at its weight allowance, so the question to settle on the phone is tons, not yards.
Phone hours: Monday–Saturday 8 a.m.–8 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m.–1 p.m., Eastern time
Who supplies the container?
Many roofers bring their own and fold the cost into the job. Read your roofing contract before you book. If your roofer isn't hauling the old shingles away, or you're re-roofing a shed or a small addition yourself, a container in the driveway is the tidy way to do it.
Shingle, tile or metal
Tell the company what's coming off, because it changes the size they suggest:
- Asphalt shingles. One layer on a typical one-story home often fits a 10 or 15-yard container by weight. Two layers can double the tonnage.
- Concrete or clay tile. Much heavier than shingles. Expect a smaller container, or more than one haul.
- Metal panels. Light but long. A longer container matters more than tonnage.
Wet underlayment and plywood decking add weight too. After an afternoon storm, a tarp over the load keeps rain out of the count.
Where old shingles end up
Lee County's Buckingham campus no longer accepts asphalt shingles. The county sends them to the Lee/Hendry landfill or to approved private construction and demolition companies. The rental company handles that run, but it's part of why roofing loads are priced differently from household junk.
Keep shingles separate from other trash if the company asks for a roofing-only load.
Tear-off day, in order
Protect the yard
Lay tarps over shrubs and the lanai screen below the drip edge.
Place the container close
Within reach of a chute or a short toss from the roof edge, on boards.
Load evenly
Spread shingles across the floor rather than piling them at one end.
Stop at the top rail
Nothing above the sides. Overfilled containers can't be hauled.
Fort Myers and nearby Lee County
Get a size, a drop-off date and a price
Tell the company what you're throwing out, which spot on the property you have in mind and how many days you need it. Booking is up to you.
Rent by phone
You'll speak with an independent local dumpster rental company. Have the address and a rough list of what's going in.
Call (239) 312-9438Phone hours: Monday–Saturday 8 a.m.–8 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m.–1 p.m., Eastern time
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