Shingle Disposal Service in Lakeland, Florida
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Shingle Disposal in Lakeland: Roof Tear-Off Dumpsters
Quick answer
Shingles get heavy fast. Every 100 square feet of roof weighs 200 to 350 pounds, so one 20-yard dumpster holds a single-layer roof of roughly 1,700 to 3,000 square feet. Two layers cuts that in half. The calculator below tells you how many loads to plan for.
Roof Tear-Off Calculator
Roofers measure in squares. If you only know square feet, divide by 100.
Based on 200 to 350 pounds per square. We plan loads at the heavy end so you don't run over the limit.
How Many Squares Fit in One Load
| Dumpster | Weight limit | One layer | Two layers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20-yard | 3 tons | 17 to 30 squares | 8 to 15 squares |
| 30-yard | 4 tons | 23 to 40 squares | 11 to 20 squares |
Why not the 15-yard? Both cap out at 3 tons, but the 20-yard's longer floor gives your crew a bigger target when they toss debris off the roof edge.
What Roof Jobs Cost
Three days with a 20-yard is $425, and a full week is just $25 more. The 30-yard is $525 for three days and $550 for the week. Go over the weight limit and the extra is billed by the ton from the landfill scale, usually $50 to $90 a ton in Polk County. The full chart is on our dumpster prices page.
What Can Go in With the Shingles
Toss it inAsphalt shingles, felt and synthetic underlayment, roofing nails, drip edge, flashing, and rotted decking.
Leave it outPaint, solvents, and other chemicals, plus tires, batteries, and electronics.
Roofing Permits
Lakeland makes this part easy. Inside city limits, a shingle reroof permit can go through Express Permitting, where it gets reviewed in about half an hour on weekdays, during the morning and afternoon hours. Homes in unincorporated Polk County pull roofing permits from the county instead, at (863) 534-6080.
Roofing contractor? Ask about an account with volume pricing and invoicing. Our roofing debris removal page covers the rest of the job, from decking to gutters.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do roofing shingles weigh?
Figure on 200 to 350 pounds for every roof square, which is 100 square feet. Architectural shingles land near the top of that range. A second layer doubles it.
Which dumpster works best for a shingle roof?
For one layer on an average house, roughly 20 squares or less, a 20-yard is the usual pick. Bigger roofs, heavy architectural shingles, and two-layer jobs call for a 30-yard or a second load. Not sure? Run your numbers in the calculator above, or call (863) 412-5036.
Can underlayment, nails, and flashing go in too?
Yes. Felt or synthetic underlayment, nails, drip edge, flashing, and rotted decking all go in the same dumpster as the shingles.
Do I need a permit to reroof in Lakeland?
Usually, yes. The City of Lakeland fast-tracks shingle reroof permits through its Express Permitting desk. Outside city limits, the county building office takes reroof permits, and you can reach it at (863) 534-6080.
How many days should I book for a roof job?
Three days covers a straightforward tear-off. If rain is in the forecast, the 7 day rental is cheap insurance at $450 for a 20-yard.
Give us the squares and the layer count, and we'll line up the right dumpsters for your tear-off.
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