Tear-offs, sized by the square
Shingles are one of the heaviest things you can put in a dumpster, so sizing a roofing container by space alone is how people end up with a surprise bill. Dump It KC, which offers roll off containers in Kansas City, sizes your container by roof squares and layers, and parks it right under the eave so crews can drop debris straight in.
Tell us the number of squares and layers in the notes and we will confirm the size fits. Pick the drop date for the morning of tear-off.
Rather talk it through? Call or text (816) 607-DUMP. We answer 24 hours a day.
Sized by weight, not space
A 15 yard handles a one layer tear-off on a typical Kansas City home of 20 to 25 squares. A 20 yard fits larger roofs or two layers. Because shingles run about 250 pounds per square, weight usually fills the allowance before the container is full.
Most booked for this job
$325 for 3 days
A one layer tear-off on an average ranch or two story home, with 1.5 tons included.
$350 for 3 days
Bigger roofs, two layers, or a tear-off with decking replacement. 2 tons included.
$300 for 3 days
Garages, porch roofs, sheds and small additions up to about 8 squares.
Not sure which size? Text us a photo of what is going in and we will help you pick.
For a very large roof or three layers, two smaller containers in a row often cost less than one big one loaded far over its weight. Call (816) 607-DUMP and we will work it out with you.
Do the math first
A roofing square is 100 square feet of roof. Standard 3 tab asphalt shingles weigh about 250 pounds per square per layer; heavier architectural shingles weigh more. Felt, nails and drip edge add a little on top.
| Roof size | Approx. weight | Suggested dumpster |
|---|---|---|
| 8 squares (garage, porch) | About 2,000 lb | 12 yard |
| 15 squares (small ranch) | About 3,750 lb | 15 yard |
| 20 squares (average home) | About 5,000 lb | 15 or 20 yard |
| 25 squares (larger home) | About 6,250 lb | 20 yard |
| 30+ squares or 2 layers | 7,500 lb and up | 20 yard, or two containers |
Enter your roof in squares or square feet, the number of layers and the shingle type. It shows the weight, the size and the estimated total.
Your included weight is 1.5 tons in a 15 yard and 2 tons in a 20 yard. Shingles over the allowance are billed at the heavy material rate of $0.10 per pound, so compare the overage to the next size up before you book.
Tear-off day
The closer the container is to the roof edge, the more debris goes straight in from the roof. The driveway side of the house is usually the best choice.
Lay tarps over beds and shrubs between the dumpster and the wall to catch shingles that miss.
Toss shingles evenly across the container instead of piling them against one wall, and keep everything below the top edge.
Run a magnetic sweeper over the drive and the yard after tear-off. A tire punctured on site is a $100 fee, and a nail in your own tire is worse.
Roofing debris
Hail season in Kansas City
Kansas City gets hail almost every spring, and every big storm brings a wave of roof replacements. Demand for roofing dumpsters jumps in the weeks after.
Once the insurance claim is approved and the roofer sets a date, book the dumpster for the same morning.
Either can rent it. Many roofers bring their own trailer, but a dumpster keeps debris off the lawn for the whole job.
Tree through the roof or storm debris everywhere? Our emergency dumpster rental page covers fast response.
Flat rate plus weight
A 15 yard roofing dumpster is $325 for 3 days and a 20 yard is $350, including delivery within 30 miles, pickup and 1.5 tons to 2 tons of disposal. Most tear-offs are done in a day or two, so a 3 day rental is usually enough. Extra days are $25.
Roofing companies that rent all season can keep jobs organized with a contractor account. For all sizes see rent a dumpster in Kansas City, and for other projects the dumpster uses in the Kansas City area.
Delivery areas
Roof replacements keep our trucks moving through these cities every spring and summer, and we deliver to every other city on our service map too.
Every city and ZIP code we serve is on the dumpster delivery areas page.
Other projects
Other exterior and heavy debris jobs.
Google reviews
Curtis B
The service was priced fair. Booking was simple. The dumpster was dropped off with no issue and fast. I was explained the process. I will use again if I accumulate another hoard of items in the future.
Eva McDorman
Dump it KC delivered our dumpster the same day! We were able to get our barn cleaned out in no time.
Rex Smith
They dropped off a big dumpster across the street and their truck tore up the front yard of our house with the trucks front tires, rodney and his wife came out and leveled the yard. Added topsoil and seeded it, good people you can trust
Jordan Gray
Great friendly service! Easy booking and easy directions to follow. Highly recommend
Maxine Williams
Dump It KC Team provided me with Great quality of service. They provided a clean dumpster on time and picked it up on time. I look forward to doing business with them in the future as well. Thank you for all of your support.
Daniel Weber
Easy to work with, quick delivery.
Tyre Willis
Great service.
Mark Duerksen
We had a basement remodel project that would need a dumpster to complete. My sister researched online and sent me a couple of options. Dump it KC has an excellent website with positive reviews and the prices and time frame matched our needs. When I booked an 11 yard dumpster, it was initially going to arrive around noon on the next day but much to my surprise, Rodney delivered our rental earlier than expected! Right on time! He explained the whole process to us and answered all our questions! Check off another project completed!
Rich Atkin
I called and got the dumpster in a few hours, on a Saturday afternoon!!! Service and communication is fantastic. Will use again!
Cecilia Saffold
Scheduled a dumpster for the next day and received it clean dry and ready to fill. Best price and friendliest service I’ve found. Was able to get rid of years of accumulated junk in a few days.
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Wonderful customer service. Always available when I had a question; very helpful.
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Straight answers
A 15 yard handles a one layer tear-off of about 20 squares, which covers most Kansas City homes. Choose a 20 yard for larger roofs or two layers.
Standard 3 tab asphalt shingles weigh about 250 pounds per square per layer. Architectural shingles are heavier. A 20 square roof is roughly 5,000 pounds of shingles.
A 15 yard is $325 and a 20 yard is $350 for 3 days with 1.5 tons to 2 tons included. Shingles over the allowance are billed at $0.10 per pound.
Often, yes, in a 20 yard on an average size roof. Two layers doubles the weight, so check the squares against the included weight or call and we will help you size it.
Yes. We place it as close to the eave as the truck can safely reach on the driveway, so crews can drop shingles straight in.
Either one. Put the roofer's contact in the order notes if they will be on site when we deliver.
Ready when you are
A 15 yard is $325 for 3 days with 1.5 tons included. Book online now and have it under the eave on day one.
