Your roof needs replacing. Old shingles have to come off before new ones go on. That’s a lot of heavy, bulky material that needs to go somewhere. You can’t just pile it in your yard and hope it disappears. Roofing contractors around Ocala rent dumpsters for every roof job. Homeowners doing DIY roof replacements do the same thing. It’s the standard way to handle a roof tear-off. The shingles, felt paper, flashing, and old materials get loaded straight into the dumpster as they come off the roof. Ryan’s been renting dumpsters for roofing projects throughout Marion County since 2020. He knows exactly what size you need based on your roof. Call him at (352) 843-7280 and tell him about your roofing project.
Most residential roofing jobs need either a 20 yard or 30 yard dumpster. Here’s how to figure out which one.
20 yard dumpster for roofing: This works for most single-story homes in Ocala. If your house is around 1,500 to 2,000 square feet with a basic roof pitch, the 20 yard handles it. One layer of shingles coming off fits comfortably. Cost is $465 for the rental, though roofing debris is heavy so you’ll likely go over the one-ton weight limit. Budget for overage fees.
30 yard dumpster for roofing: This is what you need for two-story homes, steep roofs, or larger houses. Anything over 2,000 square feet usually requires the 30 yard. If you’re tearing off multiple layers of old shingles, definitely go with the 30 yard. Cost is $515 base rental, plus overage for the weight.
Not sure which size? Tell Ryan your approximate square footage and how many layers of shingles are on there now. He’s done hundreds of roofing jobs around Marion County and can tell you exactly what fits.
Shingles are heavy. Way heavier than most construction debris. A bundle of shingles weighs about 75 pounds. Your roof might have 50 to 100 bundles or more. That weight adds up fast.
The one-ton weight limit included in dumpster rentals doesn’t go far with roofing projects. Most roof tear-offs hit 3 to 5 tons, sometimes more for larger roofs. That means overage charges at $95 per ton over the included weight.
Ryan always mentions this upfront when you call about a roofing job. He can estimate your total weight based on roof size so there’s no surprise when you get the final bill. Roofing contractors around Ocala budget for overage fees on every job because they know shingles are heavy.
The other thing about roofing debris – it’s compact and dense. You won’t fill the dumpster to the top usually. You’ll hit the weight limit before you fill the volume. That’s normal for roofing projects.
Professional roofers in Marion County have this down to a system. The dumpster gets delivered before the tear-off starts. They position it close to the house, usually right next to where they’re working.
As shingles come off the roof, they go straight into the dumpster. Some crews use a chute system. Some just throw bundles off the roof into the dumpster. Either way, the debris goes directly from roof to dumpster without sitting around your yard.
Most roofing crews fill the dumpster in one or two days. Residential roof tear-offs are fast work when you’ve got a crew. The dumpster sits there during the tear-off, gets filled, and Ryan picks it up when they’re done.
For bigger commercial roofing jobs, contractors might need multiple dumpsters or schedule a pickup and replacement partway through the project.
Homeowners doing their own roof replacement can rent a dumpster the same way contractors do. The process is the same – dumpster gets delivered, you tear off the old roof, debris goes in the dumpster, it gets picked up when you’re done.
The difference is timing. A professional crew knocks out a tear-off in a day or two. DIY often takes longer, especially if you’re working weekends only. That’s fine – you get 14 days included with the rental.
Safety matters when you’re throwing debris off a roof. Make sure the dumpster is positioned where you can safely get shingles into it. Don’t overfill it – keep the debris level with the top. Roofing contractors know this, but homeowners sometimes don’t realize you can’t pile stuff way over the sides.
Ryan delivers dumpsters for DIY roofing projects all the time around Ocala. Just tell him it’s a DIY job and approximately how long you think it’ll take. If you need more than 14 days, that’s $25 per extra day.
Everything that comes off your roof can go in the dumpster. Old asphalt shingles, felt paper, underlayment, drip edge, flashing, ridge caps. All the roofing materials are fine.
If you’re replacing plywood decking too, that goes in. Damaged boards, old sheathing, whatever needs replacing.
Sometimes roofers find rotted fascia or soffit that needs replacing. That debris can go in the dumpster too.
What you can’t put in: tar, roofing cement containers, chemical sealers. Those are considered hazardous. The shingles themselves are fine, just not the chemical products.
Most roofing jobs don’t generate anything except shingles and roofing materials. It’s pretty straightforward debris – just heavy.
Roofing contractors usually schedule the dumpster delivery for the morning of the tear-off. Dumpster shows up, crew shows up, tear-off happens, dumpster gets filled that day.
For homeowners, you might want the dumpster delivered a day early so it’s there when you’re ready to start. That way you’re not waiting around the morning you want to begin work.
Weather affects roofing schedules around Florida. You can’t tear off a roof if it’s going to rain. If you’ve got a dumpster scheduled and weather looks bad, call Ryan and reschedule. No point having a dumpster sit there empty if you’re not working.
Pickups usually happen within a day or two after you call. For roofing contractors on tight schedules, Ryan can often do same-day pickup if you call early enough.
Here’s what roofing dumpster rentals actually cost in Marion County.
20 yard base rental: $465 includes delivery, 14 days, one ton of debris, and pickup.
30 yard base rental: $515 includes delivery, 14 days, one ton of debris, and pickup.
Overage fees: $95 per ton over the included weight. Most roofs go 2-4 tons over, so add $190 to $380 in overage fees.
Total typical cost for a residential roof: Anywhere from $650 to $900 depending on roof size and dumpster size needed.
Ryan can estimate your total cost when you call. Tell him your approximate roof square footage and he’ll give you a realistic number including estimated overage. Roofing contractors get quotes like this all day long – it’s a standard thing.
Where you put the dumpster matters for roofing jobs. You want it close to the house so debris doesn’t have far to travel coming off the roof.
Most driveways work fine. If your driveway is on the side where the roof crew is working, perfect. If not, the dumpster might go on the street in front of your house.
Some Marion County cities require permits for dumpsters on the street. Ryan knows which cities need permits and can tell you when you call. Usually it’s not a big deal – just something to be aware of.
The dumpster needs to sit on hard surface – driveway, street, or concrete. Never on your lawn because loaded roofing dumpsters are extremely heavy and will sink into the ground.
Ryan puts boards under every dumpster to protect your driveway from scratches or marks.
RDR delivers roofing dumpsters throughout Marion County every single day. Roofing is one of the most common reasons people rent dumpsters around Ocala.
We serve Ocala, Belleview, Dunnellon, Marion Oaks, McIntosh, Ocklawaha, Reddick, Silver Springs, and Silver Springs Shores. Roofing contractors and homeowners throughout the county use RDR for roof replacement projects.
Same-day delivery is often available for roofing jobs if you call in the morning. Contractors appreciate fast turnaround when they’ve got crews scheduled.
Delivery is included in the base price for most Marion County locations. Some farther areas might have a small fuel surcharge – Ryan mentions that when you quote.
Got a roof that needs replacing? Call Ryan at (352) 843-7280 or (352) 581-3298. Tell him about your roofing project – how big the house is, single or two-story, how many layers of shingles are on there now. He’ll tell you whether you need a 20 yard or 30 yard dumpster and give you a total cost estimate including the weight overage. Delivery when you need it – often same-day for roofing contractors. The dumpster shows up, you tear off the roof, debris goes in, Ryan picks it up when you’re done. Roofing contractors around Marion County use RDR because the service is reliable and the pricing is honest. You’ll know the cost upfront, the dumpster shows up on time, and pickup happens when scheduled. RDR Property Maintenance & Dumpster Rental – serving Marion County since 2020. Call (352) 843-7280 for your roofing dumpster.
