Roofing Dumpsters
Roofing Dumpster Rental in Las Cruces, NM
For most single layer shingle roofs, a 20 yard roll off is the right call. It holds 3 tons in the flat rate, which covers about 14 to 30 squares of old shingles depending on the type. Tile, tar and gravel, and two layer tear offs are heavier, so we size those by weight first. Order by 2 PM and we can usually drop the container the same day. Call or text (575) 228-7416 and tell us your roof type and square count. We will give you one price.
At a glance
- 15 yard: 2 tons included, best for small roofs, garages, and tight driveways
- 20 yard: 3 tons included, the usual pick for a single layer house reroof
- 30 yard: 4 tons included, for large roofs, two layer tear offs, and bulky foam or insulation board
- Every price includes delivery, pickup, disposal, and 7 rental days
- Extra weight is $75 per ton, billed from the certified scale ticket
Start Here
Why Roofing Is a Weight Job, Not a Volume Job
Old roofing is dense. A pile of shingles that looks small can weigh more than a garage full of furniture. That is why the weight allowance matters more than the container size on a roof tear off.
Each of our containers comes with a set weight allowance. The load is weighed on certified scales at the disposal site, and anything over the allowance is billed at $75 per ton. On most cleanouts, people fill the space long before they hit the weight limit. On a roof, it usually goes the other way. You hit the weight limit while the container still has room.
So the question to ask is not “how big is my roof?” but “how much will my roof weigh when it comes off?” Once you know that, picking the size is simple.
Sizes
What Size Dumpster Do You Need for a Roof?
The right dumpster size for roofing depends on the weight of your old roof, not just its area. Use the table below as a starting point. It shows about how many squares fit inside each container’s included weight before any overage applies. One square is 100 square feet of roof.
| Roof type | Weight per square | 15 yard (2 tons) | 20 yard (3 tons) | 30 yard (4 tons) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three tab shingles | about 195 to 240 lbs | 16 to 20 squares | 25 to 30 squares | 33 to 41 squares |
| Architectural shingles | about 305 to 420 lbs | 9 to 13 squares | 14 to 19 squares | 19 to 26 squares |
| Tar and gravel (built up) | about 600 lbs | 6 squares | 10 squares | 13 squares |
| Concrete tile | about 600 to 1,100 lbs | 3 to 6 squares | 5 to 10 squares | 7 to 13 squares |
These counts come from dividing each allowance by published material weights. Real loads vary with brand, moisture, and how much decking comes off with the roof. If you are close to a limit, call us and we will talk it through.
15 Yard Roofing Dumpster
Some people call it a bin rental for roof replacement or a roofing dump box. It is the same roll off container. Our 15 yard dumpster measures about 14 feet long, 8 feet wide, and 4.5 feet tall and includes 2 tons. It fits a detached garage, a small addition, or a small ranch roof with light three tab shingles. At 14 feet long, it also fits driveways where a 22 foot container will not.
20 Yard Roofing Dumpster
The 20 yard dumpster is about 22 feet long, 8 feet wide, and 4.5 feet tall with 3 tons included. It is the usual pick for a single layer shingle reroof on a house, since its 3 ton allowance covers about 14 to 30 squares. The 4.5 foot walls are low enough to toss bundles over the side, and the rear door swings open if you want to walk material in.
30 Yard Roofing Dumpster
The 30 yard dumpster is about 22 feet long, 8 feet wide, and 6 feet tall with 4 tons included. Choose it for large roofs, two layer tear offs, or flat roofs where foam and insulation board take up a lot of space for their weight. See all dimensions side by side on our dumpster sizes page.
Roof Types
How Much Do Common Las Cruces Roofs Weigh?
Las Cruces has a mix of roof types you do not see as often in other parts of the country. Many homes here carry flat or low slope roofs with foam, tar and gravel, or single ply membranes, alongside pitched shingle roofs and tile on newer builds. Each one loads a dumpster differently.
| Material | Approximate weight per square |
|---|---|
| Three tab asphalt shingles | 195 lbs |
| Architectural (laminated) shingles | 305 lbs |
| Built up roof with gravel, 3 ply | 600 lbs |
| Built up roof, smooth, 3 ply | 233 lbs |
| Modified bitumen, 2 ply | 200 lbs |
| Spray polyurethane foam (SPF) | 25 lbs per inch of thickness |
| TPO membrane, 60 mil | 29 lbs |
| EPDM membrane, 60 mil | 47 lbs |
| Concrete tile | 600 to 1,100 lbs |
| Clay tile | 600 to 1,500 lbs |
| Steel panels, 26 gauge | 113 lbs |
Source: roofing material weight reference tables published by roof consultant Jack Gray (Roof Observations). Shingle makers publish their own figures, and they differ. IKO lists most laminated shingles under 230 lbs per square plus about 10 lbs of underlayment and nails, while GAF estimates 4,200 lbs of debris per 1,000 square feet of architectural shingles. When in doubt, plan on the heavier number.
Flat Roofs: Tar and Gravel, Foam, and TPO
Tar and gravel is the heaviest flat roof you will tear off. The gravel alone adds hundreds of pounds per square, so a 20 yard container reaches its 3 ton allowance at roughly 10 squares. For a large built up roof, plan on a swap out or a second container.
Foam and single ply membranes are the opposite. They are light but bulky. A foam roof weighs about 25 lbs per square for each inch of thickness, and TPO weighs under 30 lbs per square. The insulation board underneath fills space fast. For these roofs, volume is the limit, and a 30 yard often makes more sense.
Tile Roofs
Concrete and clay tile are the heaviest residential roofs. At up to 1,100 lbs per square for concrete and up to 1,500 lbs for clay, even a modest tile roof can weigh several tons. Tile reaches the weight allowance long before any container looks full, so price a tile job by tons. The 30 yard includes the most weight for the money, and swap outs cover the rest. Tell us the square count before you book and we will work out the tons and the number of loads with you.
Shingle Roofs
Asphalt shingles are the most common roof on a home. For a shingle dumpster rental, the detail that matters most is which kind of shingle you have. Three tab shingles are lighter than architectural shingles, and the difference adds up. On a 25 square roof, three tab shingles weigh about 4,900 lbs, while architectural shingles at 305 lbs per square weigh about 7,600 lbs. The first fits a 20 yard with room to spare. The second runs over by about 0.8 tons.
Shingle Math
How Many Squares of Shingles Fit in a Dumpster?
A 20 yard container fits about 14 to 30 squares of single layer shingles within its 3 ton allowance, depending on how heavy the shingles are. A 15 yard fits about 9 to 20 squares, and a 30 yard fits about 19 to 41 squares. The range is wide because three tab and architectural shingles weigh very different amounts.
How to Measure Your Roof in Squares
Your roofer’s estimate lists the roof in squares. If you are doing it yourself, measure the length and width of each roof plane, multiply to get square feet, add the planes together, and divide by 100. A steeper pitch means more roof area than the floor below it, so do not use your home’s living area as the roof size.
Another quick check is bundles. Most three tab and lightweight laminated shingles come three bundles to a square, according to Fine Homebuilding. Heavier shingles can take four or five bundles per square.
Two Layers? Double the Weight
Many older roofs have a second layer of shingles installed over the first. A two layer tear off doubles the weight per square. A 20 square roof with two layers of architectural shingles can weigh 12,000 lbs or more. That is past the allowance of even a 30 yard container, so plan on two hauls or a mid job swap out.
Roofing Waste Factor and New Material Scraps
Roofers order extra shingles to cover cuts, hips, and valleys. This is the roofing waste factor. Fine Homebuilding puts it at about 1 percent on a simple gable roof and 5 percent or more on complex roofs with valleys and obstructions. Those offcuts, bundle wrappers, old drip edge, and flashing all go in the same container, so leave a little room for them.
Pricing
How Much Does a Roofing Dumpster Cost in Las Cruces?
A roll off for a roof runs from $349 to $529 flat with us, depending on size. That price includes delivery, pickup, disposal, 7 rental days, and the included weight. Extra days are $15 each, and weight over the allowance is $75 per ton. See the full breakdown on our pricing page.
For context, the South Central Solid Waste Authority charges $53.02 per ton for construction and demolition debris at the Corralitos Regional Landfill, effective July 1, 2026. The authority also charges a $30.93 fee on untarped loads. Hauling a roof yourself in a pickup means multiple trips, loading, unloading, and a tarp on every run.
Here is how the math works on a real job
Say you are tearing off 25 squares of architectural shingles at 305 lbs per square. That is about 7,600 lbs, or 3.8 tons.
- In a 20 yard (3 tons included), you pay the flat rate plus about 0.8 tons of overage, which is about $60.
- In a 30 yard (4 tons included), the whole load fits within the allowance.
In this case the 20 yard plus overage costs less than stepping up to the 30 yard. The price gap between those two sizes equals about 1.3 tons of overage. If you expect to run more than about 1.3 tons over the 20 yard allowance, the 30 yard is the cheaper choice. If you expect less, stay with the 20 yard. We will run these numbers with you on the phone.
Can You Mix Shingles, Tile, and Gravel in One Dumpster?
Yes. Shingles, underlayment, felt, nails, flashing, drip edge, gravel, tile, and damaged decking can all go in the same container. The only catch is weight. Mixing a heavy material like tile or gravel into a shingle load uses up the allowance faster, so count it in your estimate.
If you are replacing rotten decking, plywood and OSB sheets are fine too. Stack them flat to save space.
What Cannot Go in a Roofing Dumpster?
Hazardous and liquid waste cannot go in the container. On a roofing job, that usually means:
- Open buckets of roofing cement, liquid coatings, or wet sealants
- Solvents, primers, and adhesives that are still wet
- Propane cylinders from torch down roofing
- Batteries from tools and equipment
- Any material that contains asbestos
Dried, cured roofing products are generally fine. If you are not sure about an item, call before you toss it. Our terms and conditions list the full set of restricted items.
Older Roofs and Asbestos
Asbestos was used in some roofing felts, mastics, and shingles in older buildings. If your roof is old enough that you are not sure what is in it, have a sample tested before tear off. Asbestos cannot go in our dumpsters. The South Central Solid Waste Authority bills asbestos as a separate waste stream at $123.72 per ton, apart from regular construction debris.
Permits
Do You Need a Permit to Replace a Roof in Las Cruces?
Most full roof replacements inside city limits need a building permit, while small patch repairs usually do not. Call the City of Las Cruces permitting office at 575-528-3059 before your tear off date to confirm what your project needs. Permit guides for Las Cruces list two inspections on a typical reroof: a deck inspection after tear off and a final inspection after the new roof is on. That deck inspection is another reason to keep the container on site until your roofer is finished.
If you hire a roofer, New Mexico requires a license from the Construction Industries Division. The roofing classification is GS 21, which covers installing and repairing roof systems, including the prep work of stripping an old roof. Ask your roofer for their CID license number before work starts.
For the dumpster itself, the simplest option is your driveway. If the container has to sit on a public street or sidewalk, check with the city first, since any street permit is the customer’s responsibility under our rental terms.
Placement
Where Should the Dumpster Go on a Roofing Job?
The best spot for a dumpster for roofing is on the driveway, as close to the roof edge as the truck can reach. The shorter the distance from roof to container, the faster your crew works and the fewer nails end up in the yard.
A few tips for placement:
- Leave room for the truck to back straight in and tilt its bed. Low branches and wires over the drop spot can block delivery.
- Tell us about gates, narrow side yards, and soft ground before we arrive.
- Keep the rear door side facing where you want to walk material in.
- Park cars out of the way on delivery day.
We lay wooden boards under the rails on every drop to help protect your driveway. Our driver sets the container down slowly and checks the spot before leaving.
Timing
When Is the Best Time to Replace a Roof in Las Cruces?
The National Weather Service designates June 15 through September 30 as monsoon season in New Mexico. Those months bring more thunderstorms, downburst winds, and flash flooding. An open roof during a monsoon storm is a real risk, so many homeowners schedule tear offs in spring or fall.
Hail is not the main reason roofs fail here. The last hail report within 10 miles of Las Cruces was a quarter size stone on April 23, 2019, and there were no reports in 2025. Strong sun, summer heat, and the daily swing between hot afternoons and cool nights are harder on roofs in the Mesilla Valley. Leaks that show up with the first monsoon storms are a common sign that an aging roof is near the end.
Whatever time of year you pick, book the container a few days ahead during busy weeks. For urgent jobs, order by 2 PM and we can usually deliver the same afternoon.
For Roofers
For Roofing Contractors: Swap Outs and Scheduling
If you run a roofing crew, a late container costs you money. Here is how we work with roofers:
- Same day delivery on most orders placed by 2 PM, and next day delivery on orders after that
- Drop the day before tear off so the container is waiting when your crew arrives
- Swap outs on large or heavy jobs, full container out and empty container in, in one trip
- Straight answers on weight so you can quote disposal accurately to your customer
- Call or text dispatch 7 days a week
If you are pricing a tile or tar and gravel job, call us with the square count before you bid. We can tell you how many loads to expect.
For Homeowners
For Homeowners: Tips for a DIY Tear Off
Taking off your own roof saves labor, but it is heavy, dirty work. These steps keep the job safe and the bill predictable:
- Count your squares first. Use the table above to pick the size, and ask about overage before you book.
- Protect the ground. Lay tarps along the house to catch loose granules and nails.
- Load heavy material evenly. Spread shingles across the floor of the container instead of piling them in one corner.
- Keep it below the top edge. Overfilled containers cannot be hauled on public roads.
- Sweep for nails. Run a magnetic sweeper over the driveway, lawn, and street when you are done.
- Watch the weather. Check the forecast before you open the roof, especially from June through September.
How It Works
How Renting a Roofing Dumpster Works
1
Call or text for a flat quote
Tell us the roof type, the number of squares, and how many layers are coming off. We recommend a size and give you one price.
2
We deliver, often the same day
Order by 2 PM for same day delivery in most of the Las Cruces area.
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Load it, then we haul it away
Keep the container for up to 7 days. Call when you are done and we pick it up and handle disposal.
FAQ
Roofing Dumpster FAQs
How long can I keep a roof dumpster?
Every rental includes 7 days. If your roofer needs longer, extra days are $15 each. Tell us when you book or call anytime during the rental.
What happens if my roof weighs more than the allowance?
You pay $75 per ton for the extra weight, based on the scale ticket from the disposal site. We tell you that rate before you book, so it never comes as a surprise.
Can shingles go in a regular household trash can?
Not in any real quantity. A full roof is several tons of debris, which is far beyond what curbside trash pickup is built for. A roll off is the practical way to handle a tear off.
Will the truck damage my driveway?
We place wooden boards under the container rails on every delivery, and our driver sets it down slowly. If our driver damages your property during delivery or pickup, contact us within 48 hours with photos and we will make it right.
Do you deliver outside Las Cruces?
Yes. We deliver roofing containers across Doña Ana County, including Mesilla, Doña Ana, Organ, Radium Springs, Hatch, Vado, Anthony, Chaparral, Sunland Park, Santa Teresa, La Mesa, Mesquite, and the East Mesa. See every area on our service areas page.
Sources: Roof Observations material weight tables; IKO and GAF roofing dumpster guides; Fine Homebuilding roofing estimating guide; South Central Solid Waste Authority service rates effective July 1, 2026; National Weather Service Albuquerque monsoon awareness; Stormersite hail history for Las Cruces; New Mexico Administrative Code 14.6.6 (GS 21 roofing classification); City of Las Cruces permits office.
Get a Roofing Dumpster in Las Cruces Today
Tell us your roof type, square count, and number of layers, and we will size the container by weight so you know the full cost before we drop it off. Call or text (575) 228-7416, 7 days a week, or request a quote online.