Looking for a roofing dumpster rental in Houston? Action Roll-Offs is glad to deliver a roofing dumpster to homeowners and roofing contractors, with one exception right now. We aren’t taking asphalt shingles or other roof tear-off debris. Shingles are so heavy for their size that a dumpster loaded with them goes over its weight limit before it’s full.
Everything else a roof job tends to stir up is fair game. That covers storm and leak cleanup inside the house, the remodel work that often rides along with a new roof, and the general trash a crew leaves behind. We also rent portable restrooms for roofing crews. Here’s what goes in, what stays out and which size fits.
Why we’re not taking shingles right now
It comes down to weight. Every roll-off dumpster has a weight limit, and those limits aren’t ours to stretch. Hauling limits exist to keep loaded trucks safe on the road. A box over its limit can’t legally leave your driveway.
Asphalt shingles are among the heaviest debris a roofing crew produces. Even shingle maker IKO points out that you can’t fill a dumpster to the brim with them without going over the weight limit. On a busy tear-off, the box keeps looking like it has room while the weight quietly climbs past the line.
When that happens, the extra weight has to come back out before we can haul the box. That’s lost time for your crew and a delayed pickup. If an overweight box holds up a scheduled pickup, the dry-run fee in your service agreement applies. We’d rather be upfront and pass on shingle loads than put a roofing job in that spot.
Where old shingles can go instead
Old shingles don’t have to end up in a landfill. In Texas, tear-off shingles can be recycled into asphalt pavement, a use TxDOT allows on road projects. Ask your roofing supplier or a hauler that runs dedicated shingle loads where they take tear-off material. Then use an Action dumpster for the rest of the job.
How Action helps on a roofing project
A new roof is rarely just a roof. A leak or a storm usually leaves a mess below it, and many homeowners fix a few other things while the crew is there. That’s where our dumpster rental services earn their keep.
- Leak and storm cleanup. Wet drywall, stained ceiling panels, soaked carpet and ruined furniture from a roof leak.
- Remodel work alongside the roof. Drywall, cabinets, flooring and wood from interior repairs after the roof is fixed.
- Yard cleanup after a storm. Fallen branches, brush and limbs from the same storm that damaged the roof.
- Job site trash. Cardboard, packaging, wood scraps and the everyday waste roofing crews generate. One central container keeps that waste off the lawn and the job site safer.
- Restrooms for the crew. A portable restroom rental keeps workers on site and out of the house.
Contractors running several jobs at once can set up delivery for non-shingle debris the same way our other contractor customers do. Call ahead with your schedule, and we’ll plan around your crews.
What goes in your dumpster on a roofing job
Keeping roofing debris separate from the rest is the main rule. Here’s a quick split for the most common roofing materials and job site waste.
| Goes in an Action dumpster | Stays out |
|---|---|
| Water-damaged drywall and ceiling panels | Asphalt and architectural shingles (not right now) |
| Wet carpet, padding and flooring | Felt paper and underlayment from a tear-off |
| Furniture ruined by a leak | Clay tile, concrete tiles and slate tiles |
| Wood and lumber scraps | Roofing gravel and rock |
| Cardboard, packaging and crew trash | Concrete, brick and dirt |
| Branches, brush and yard waste | Paint, chemicals and hazardous waste |
Shingle debris mixed into a load can push a box overweight, so keep roofing waste out of the dumpster from the start. Tell us what’s going in when you book, and load only to the fill line. The full list lives in our accepted materials guide.
Choosing the right dumpster size
We rent 20, 30 and 40 yard roll-off dumpsters. The smaller box carries the most weight, because the bigger ones carry more steel.
| Dumpster size | Max weight | Good fit on a roofing project |
|---|---|---|
| 20 yard | Up to 10 tons | Leak cleanup in a few rooms, a smaller interior repair |
| 30 yard | Up to 9 tons | Whole-home water damage cleanup, a remodel after the roof |
| 40 yard | Up to 8 tons | Large cleanouts or remodels with bulky, light debris |
Not sure which one fits? Our dumpster size guide walks through it, or tell us about the job and we’ll help you pick the right container.
Delivery and driveway placement
Tell us where the box should sit and when the crew starts. Most residential jobs put it on the driveway, close enough for easy loading but out of the way of ladders and material drops. Our truck needs a clear path, so let us know about low branches, gates or parked cars before delivery day.
Need the dumpster on the street instead? Houston may require a permit for that, and our dumpster permit guide explains when.
Depending on our workload and driver availability, we may be able to arrange same-day delivery. How long you plan to keep the dumpster is part of your quote, so share your roofing schedule up front. When the box is full, call and we’ll pick it up or swap it.
Frequently asked questions
Can I put shingles in an Action dumpster?
Not right now. We aren’t accepting asphalt shingles or other roof tear-off debris, including felt, underlayment, tile and roofing gravel. Everything else on our accepted list is welcome.
Why don’t you take shingles?
Weight. Shingles are heavy for their size, so a dumpster full of them goes over its legal weight limit before it’s full. An overweight box can’t be hauled until the extra weight comes out.
Do you rent porta potties for roofing crews?
Yes. We rent portable restrooms across Greater Houston. Ask about one when you call about your dumpster.
What size dumpster do I need for cleanup after a roof leak?
A 20 yard usually handles leak damage in a few rooms. Water damage across the whole house calls for a 30 yard. We’ll help you choose when you call.
Book a roofing dumpster rental in Houston
Action Roll-Offs has served Greater Houston since 2007. Call us at (979) 826-2815, or request a free quote online. We quote a flat rate before delivery.
