Dumpster-Man - Model 6 Cubic Yard -Mini-Dumpster

Equal to 2 pick-up truck loads                                           

Equal to 2 1/2 Dumpster Bags

Full Size Pickup Truck

The bed of a full size standard pickup has dimensions of: 8’ long X 5.33’ wide X 1.5’ high.  When loaded level full, a truck of this size will hold 2.5 cubic yards of material.

Measurement Information

1 cubic yard = 27 cubic feet.                                                          1 ton = 2000 lbs

To figure how many yards you need measure the length and width of the area you intend to cover in feet.

Roofing is measured in squares

1 roofing square is 100 square feet or a 10x10 block
3 bundles = 1 square
1 bundle weight 70-80 lbs. per bundle (longer life shingles weigh more)
210-240 per square x how many layers
approximately 10 squares = 1 ton