Roof tear-off / 10 squares
1,000 sq ft of roof · 30 bundles
Dumpster size for a 10 square roof
Stripping one layer of architectural shingles from a 10-square roof (1,000 sq ft) produces about 2,100 lb (1.1 tons) of shingles taking up 2.9 loose cubic yards. That needs a 10-yard dumpster: the debris fills 29% of the box, and weight is what sets the size.
- 1Roof 10 squares · 1,000 sq ft
- 2Bundles 30 (1 layer)
- 3Tear-off weight 2,100 lb
- 4Dumpster 10-yard
How the 10-square figure is worked out
A square is 100 sq ft of roof. GAF's Timberline HDZ architectural shingle is sold at 70 lb a bundle and 3 bundles a square, so 210 lb a square; GAF's Royal Sovereign 3-tab is 62 lb a bundle, 186 lb a square. Multiplying by 10 gives 2,100 lb and 1,860 lb. Loose shingles take space at EPA's figure of 731 lb per cubic yard for composition roofing, so the architectural tear-off fills 2.9 cubic yards. Nails, underlayment and flashing add a little to both numbers.
The size comes from Republic Services' published weight capacities. By volume alone the shingles would fit a smaller box, but 1.1 tons is more than the 2-ton low end of the 10- and 15-yard capacities, so the 10-yard (2–3 tons) is the first that carries it.
Two layers, 3-tab and heavy shingles
| Shingle | 1 layer | Size | 2 layers | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural (laminated) shingles (210 lb/sq) | 2,100 lb | 10 yd | 4,200 lb | 20 yd |
| 3-tab shingles (186 lb/sq) | 1,860 lb | 10 yd | 3,720 lb | 10 yd |
| Heavyweight designer shingles (360 lb/sq) | 3,600 lb | 10 yd | 7,200 lb | 20 yd |
A second layer doubles the weight to 4,200 lb, which moves the job up to a 20-yard. Heavyweight designer shingles such as Owens Corning's Berkshire (360 lb a square nominal) weigh 3,600 lb for one layer. If you do not know how many layers are on the roof, check at a gable edge or a vent before ordering.
What the published rental prices include
Bin There Dump That (New Hampshire franchise) lists a 15-yard in New Hampshire at $650 with 1.5 tons included, enough for this tear-off; Bin There Dump That (Central Massachusetts franchise) lists a 15-yard in Central Massachusetts at $555 with 2 tons included, enough for this tear-off; Bin There Dump That (Northeast Massachusetts franchise) lists a 15-yard in Northeast Massachusetts at $660 with 1.5 tons included, enough for this tear-off. Its 10-yard listings say they take roof shingles "up to 100 bundles or 33sq", which covers 10 squares by volume. Weight over the included tons is billed as an overage; none of these pages prints the rate. See published rental prices.
Hauling it yourself: town transfer-station fees
10 squares of shingles is about 2 loads of an 8-ft pickup bed (2.5 cubic yards each). Where a town publishes a shingle rate, the same tear-off would cost:
- Brookline, NH at $250 per cubic yard: $718. Who may use it: Brookline residents only, with a free permit issued on proof of residence. No commercial use. Load sizes and charges are set by the certified solid waste operator.
- Canterbury, NH at $75 per cubic yard: $215. The schedule does not say who may use the station. Tires over 16 inches and propane tanks over 30 lb are not accepted.
- Danbury, NH at $100 per pickup load: $200 for 2 loads (one load a day). The schedule does not say who may use the station. One construction load per day.
- Derry, NH at $0.11 per pound: $231. Who may use it: Derry residents for household trash; non-residents may bring only items they pay to dispose of, at the non-resident rate. Construction and demolition debris is defined to include treated or untreated wood waste, shingles, sheetrock, logs over 5 inches in diameter, insulation and plywood.
Most stations take residents only, and several refuse contractor loads, so check the town page before you plan trips.
Other roof sizes
15 squares · all roof sizes · asphalt shingle weight per yard · guide: roofing dumpster size by squares.
Sources: GAF Timberline HDZ listing; GAF Royal Sovereign listing; Owens Corning product guide; EPA volume-to-weight factors; Republic Services size pages. Read 2026-10-20. Methodology.