Henry Dumpster RentalWhat size dumpster do I need for a roof replacement in Sioux Falls?
For most Sioux Falls roof replacements, a 20-yard dumpster at $695 flat handles a single-layer asphalt tear-off. Henry Dumpster Rental sizes by shingle layers and square footage before drop-off across McKennan Park, Whittier and Prairie West so you pay for the container the job needs.
| Dumpster size | Roof job it fits (flat price) |
|---|---|
| 10-yard | Small shed, garage or partial patch, under 900 sq ft ($595) |
| 15-yard | Single-layer ranch roof under 1,500 sq ft ($650) |
| 20-yard | Single-layer roof 1,800-2,400 sq ft ($695) |
| 30-yard | Two-layer tear-off or roof over 2,600 sq ft ($795) |
| 40-yard | Large multi-structure or commercial tear-off ($895) |
Roof tear-off dumpster sizes and flat pricing in Sioux Falls
What size dumpster do I need for a roof replacement in Sioux Falls?
A single-layer asphalt shingle tear-off on a typical 1,800-2,400 sq ft Sioux Falls home fits a 20-yard dumpster at $695 flat. Roof size is measured in squares, where one roofing square equals 100 sq ft. A 20-yard container holds roughly 24-27 squares of stripped asphalt shingles. Asphalt shingles weigh about 2 pounds per square foot, so a full-house tear-off weighs 3-5 tons. The <a href="https://www.epa.gov/smm/construction-and-demolition-debris-management">EPA construction and demolition debris</a> category covers shingles, felt and nails, all of which load into the same roll-off.
Shingle layers change the dumpster size more than square footage
Two layers of shingles double the debris weight and volume, pushing a 2,000 sq ft roof from a 20-yard into a 30-yard at $795. Many older homes in the Cathedral Historic District and Whittier carry two or three shingle layers stacked over decades. Count the layers at the eave before ordering. A single-layer 2,000 sq ft roof produces about 4 tons of debris; a two-layer strip on the same roof produces 7-8 tons. Weight, not just cubic yards, drives the correct container.
Asphalt shingle weight sets the real limit
Asphalt shingles are dense, so a roof dumpster fills by weight before it fills by height. A standard three-tab shingle bundle weighs 60-80 pounds and covers one-third of a square. Architectural shingles run heavier, near 80-100 pounds per bundle. A 20-yard roll-off rated for roofing debris holds up to about 5 tons of shingles. Henry Dumpster Rental prices all sizes flat, so 3 tons or 5 tons of shingles in a 20-yard is the same $695 with no surprise tonnage fee.
A roofing dumpster holds shingles, felt and flashing but not everything
A roof tear-off dumpster takes asphalt shingles, roofing felt, wood decking, flashing, nails and vents. It does not take household hazardous waste, tires, appliances with refrigerant, or wet paint. Old cedar shake and torn-off decking count as regular <a href="https://earth911.com/recycling-guides/how-to-recycle-asphalt-shingles/">shingle and wood debris</a> and load normally. Separating clean asphalt shingles matters because South Dakota processors can recycle them into road base under state solid waste rules from the <a href="https://danr.sd.gov/Waste/">South Dakota DANR waste program</a>.
Driveway placement protects your concrete during a tear-off
A roll-off sits on the driveway closest to the roof section being stripped, cutting the carry distance for tear-off crews. Boards under the wheels and rails spread the load so the steel does not scratch or crack concrete. Sioux Falls driveways in McKennan Park and Hayward are often narrower than a 40-yard container needs, which is why a 20-yard or 30-yard is the practical roof size for most homes. A 20-yard roll-off measures about 22 feet long and 8 feet wide.
Roof tear-off timing and same-day drop-off in Sioux Falls
Most roof replacements finish the tear-off in one to two days, and a standard rental period covers that window. Same-day or next-day drop-off is available on weekdays when a container is open. A roofing crew can strip a 2,000 sq ft roof in a day, so ordering the dumpster the morning work starts keeps the pile off the lawn. Pickup is scheduled once the crew signals the container is full and loaded level with the top rail. OSHA covers <a href="https://www.osha.gov/roofing">roofing fall protection</a> on the job while the container handles the debris.
Sioux Falls specifics
Sioux Falls roof tear-offs are billed flat with no tonnage or fuel add-ons: 10-yard $595, 15-yard $650, 20-yard $695, 30-yard $795 and 40-yard $895, with a $595 minimum. Roofing debris goes to a permitted construction and demolition site under <a href="https://danr.sd.gov/Waste/">South Dakota DANR</a> solid waste rules. Homes in the Cathedral Historic District, All Saints and Pettigrew Heights frequently show two or three shingle layers from past reroofs, which nearly always moves the job from a 20-yard to a 30-yard. Newer builds in Prairie West, Cherry Lake Addition and Willow Run usually run a single layer and fit a 20-yard. On narrow older-neighborhood driveways in Tuthill and Whittier, a 20-yard is the largest container that clears the concrete without hanging into the street. For a right-sized container that fits your driveway, the <a href="https://www.epa.gov/smm/construction-and-demolition-debris-management">construction debris</a> is handled per federal guidance and the size is confirmed on-site before drop-off.
Related questions
How much does a roll-off dumpster cost in Sioux Falls?
Flat, all-in pricing runs from $595 for a 10-yard to $895 for a 40-yard, with a $595 minimum and no separate tonnage or fuel fees.
How many squares of shingles fit in a 20-yard dumpster?
A 20-yard roll-off holds roughly 24-27 roofing squares of single-layer asphalt shingles, about a 1,800-2,400 sq ft roof, at $695 flat.
Will a dumpster damage my driveway in Sioux Falls?
Boards under the wheels and rails spread the load; a 20-yard fits most McKennan Park and Hayward driveways without scraping concrete.
How much does asphalt shingle roofing debris weigh?
Asphalt shingles weigh about 2 pounds per square foot, so a full-house tear-off produces 3-5 tons; flat pricing means weight never changes the price.
Can I put two layers of shingles in one dumpster?
Two shingle layers roughly double the weight, so a 2,000 sq ft two-layer tear-off needs a 30-yard at $795 instead of a 20-yard.