Tearing off a roof in New Braunfels? A roofing dumpster keeps shingles, underlayment, and nails off your lawn and out of your trash bins. For a typical single-family re-roof, a 20-yard dumpster is the go-to size — but weight limits matter more than volume with roofing debris, so read on before you book.

What Size Dumpster for a Roofing Project?

Roofers measure roofs in “squares” — one square covers 100 square feet. Use this as a rough guide:

• 10-yard: small roofs and repairs, up to about 15 squares
• 20-yard: the standard choice — handles up to about 30 squares, which covers most New Braunfels homes
• 30-yard: large or multi-layer tear-offs and commercial roofs

Not sure how many squares your roof is? Your roofing contractor can tell you — ask before you order the dumpster.

Why Weight Matters More Than Volume

Shingles are heavy. A single square of torn-off shingles can weigh 200–250 pounds per layer, so a 30-square tear-off can easily top 3 tons. Most rentals include only 1–2 tons — and overage usually runs $60–$100 per extra ton.

That means a 20-yard dumpster might look half empty and still hit its weight limit. Before you book, tell us your square count and how many shingle layers are coming off. We’ll help you pick a size and weight allowance that fits — it’s cheaper than surprise overage fees.

What Roofing Debris Can Go in a Dumpster

Yes:

• Asphalt shingles
• Underlayment and felt paper
• Flashing, drip edge, and vents
• Nails and staples
• Gutters and downspouts
• Wood decking pieces

No:

• Paint cans, solvents, or adhesives
• Asbestos-containing materials (common in very old roofing — get it tested)
• Tires or batteries

Hiring a Roofer or Doing It Yourself?

If you’ve hired a roofer, ask whether debris removal is in their bid. Many roofing crews arrange their own dumpster, and some leave it to the homeowner to keep the quote down. Either way, settle it before the job starts so nobody is waiting on a container with half the roof already torn off. Whether your roofer calls it a roll-off or a roof debris box, it’s the same open-top container.

Doing the tear-off yourself or with a few friends? The dumpster is what makes a DIY roof manageable. Shingles go straight from the roof into the container instead of piling up on the lawn, and cleanup at the end of each day takes minutes instead of hours.

How Much Does a Roofing Dumpster Cost in New Braunfels?

A 20-yard dumpster — the most common roofing size — typically rents for $375–$550 for 7 days, including delivery, pickup, disposal, and 1–2 tons of debris. Multi-layer tear-offs may need a bigger weight allowance, which adds to the cost. See our dumpster rental cost guide for the full breakdown.

Tips for Loading a Roofing Dumpster

1. Don’t overfill. Debris must stay below the rim — overloaded dumpsters can’t be hauled legally.
2. Spread the weight. Toss shingles evenly instead of piling them at one end.
3. Watch the nails. Run a magnetic sweeper over the driveway and lawn after loading — flat tires are the classic roofing cleanup injury.
4. Keep it accessible. Park the dumpster close to the house so roofers can toss straight in. See where to put a dumpster for placement tips.
5. Cover it overnight. A tarp keeps debris in and rain out — wet shingles are even heavier.

Placing the Dumpster for a Roof Job

The best spot is as close to the roofline as the truck can safely reach, so your crew can drop debris straight in. Before delivery day:

• Pick the side of the house with the most roof area to keep tossing distance short.
• Keep it clear of AC units, windows, and landscaping that falling debris could hit.
• Look up for power lines, low branches, and gutters the truck needs to clear.
• If it’s going on the driveway, we’ll lay boards under the wheels to help protect the surface.

If it has to sit on the street, check our dumpster permit guide first.

For contractor jobs, see our construction dumpster rental page.

Timing Your Rental Around the Tear-Off

Have the dumpster delivered the day before tear-off, so your crew can start tossing debris first thing in the morning. Most re-roofs fit comfortably inside the standard seven-day rental, with pickup scheduled after the new roof is on and the final nail sweep is done.

Weather is the wild card in Central Texas. Spring storms and summer heat can push a job back a few days. If that happens, call before your pickup date. Extra days usually run $15–$25 per day. After a big hail storm, roofers and dumpsters across New Braunfels get booked up fast, so lock in your date as soon as the roof is scheduled.

Roofing Dumpster FAQ

Re-roofing soon? Call (877) 812-3726 for a roofing dumpster quote. Tell us your square count and we’ll size it right — with same-day delivery across New Braunfels and nearby Comal County towns.