How to Get Rid of Old Roof Shingles in McKinney

Most McKinney roofs are cleared with a roll-off dumpster set in the driveway before tear-off. A 20-yard holds about 28 squares of one-layer shingles under its 3-ton limit. Hauling them yourself means trips to the Melissa landfill, which adds a $150 surcharge to any load with shingles.

Written by the Pioneer Dumpster Rental dispatch teamReviewed October 21, 2026Sources: City of McKinney, shingle spec

What do old shingles weigh per square?

One square of architectural shingles weighs about 210 lb. A square covers 100 sq ft of roof and takes 3 bundles. A common architectural shingle bundle weighs about 70 lb, per a retailer spec listing for GAF Timberline HDZ. Use the weight printed on your own bundles if you have it.

Typical figures at 210 lb per square, one layer. A second layer roughly doubles the weight. Underlayment, nails and flashing add a little more.

Can you haul shingles to the landfill yourself?

McKinney's trash goes to the North Texas Municipal Water District's 121 Regional Disposal Facility in Melissa. The city lists the facility's terms: weekdays 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., $52 per ton with a one-ton minimum, card or account payment only, and a $150 surcharge on any load with roofing shingles (City of McKinney, checked October 21, 2026).

A 25-square roof is about 2.6 tons of shingles. In a pickup, that is several trips, and each load that carries shingles picks up the surcharge. Residents of member cities also have a free resident drop-off program; check its accepted items before loading shingles.

Can old shingles go out with McKinney bulky pickup?

Shingles don't qualify. McKinney's bulky collection restricts construction, demolition and remodeling materials, and each pickup is capped at about 3.5 × 3 × 9 ft (McKinney bulky item collection).

Which dumpster should a roofer or homeowner book?

A 20-yard dumpster covers most single-layer roofs up to about 28 squares and includes 3 tons. Smaller roofs fit a 15-yard. Larger roofs and two-layer tear-offs need a 30-yard, which includes 4 tons. Weight over the limit is $75 per ton, billed by the pound.

Book by 3 PM and the dumpster arrives the next day, before your crew. Our driver sets it on boards to protect the driveway. More on sizing by squares and layers: roofing dumpster rental and how weight is billed.