Roofers

The most common choice for broken roof tiles, slate, mortar and demolition waste. Most roofers use rubble bags over big bags for smaller loads because they are easy to carry, fill quickly and can go straight into a van or trailer without lifting equipment. Available from 35L to 120L in heavy-duty woven polypropylene.

Standard rubble bags are not suitable for asbestos cement roofing sheets. Certified asbestos bags have a PE inner liner to contain fibres, a drawstring closure and a printed hazard warning. They are required for legal disposal and comply with TRGS 519 in Germany and equivalent EU hazardous waste regulations. Buildings constructed before 1990 should be tested before any removal work begins.

A 1m³ big bag holds up to 1500 kg of roofing waste and is lifted by crane, forklift or telehandler. Contractors use big bags when a skip is not practical or when waste is loaded directly onto a flatbed. They are a better choice than a skip bag when lifting equipment is already on site.

A modular textile debris chute that attaches to a window, balcony or scaffold point and directs waste into a skip or big bag on the ground. Each section is 3 metres and sections connect to reach any floor. Roofers choose the Easy Chute over rigid plastic chutes because it folds flat, fits in a van and produces significantly less noise on residential streets.

Solar panels removed from a roof during renovation need to be stored on site before remounting. Without protection they are vulnerable to scratches, debris contact and moisture. A dedicated solar panel bag provides enclosed storage that prevents surface damage and reduces the risk of costly repair or replacement.

A skip bag works like a traditional metal skip but costs less and takes up less space on a driveway or road. It is collected by a skip hire company once full. Homeowners and smaller roofing contractors often choose a skip bag over a big bag because no crane or forklift is needed to remove it.

A waterproof tarpaulin spread over scaffolding or fixed across an opening keeps rain out and catches falling debris while the roof is exposed. UV-stabilised versions hold up across multi-day jobs. Used by both professional roofers and homeowners to protect gardens, driveways and vehicles during the work.