Size against size
10 yard maxi skip vs 25 yard RoRo skip
The 25 yard RoRo skip holds 11.5 cubic metres more and takes about 120 more bin bags. The 10 yard maxi skip is 46cm (1.5ft) taller.
Key differences
- Volume: the 25 yard RoRo skip holds 11.5 cubic metres more.
- Bin bags: the 25 yard RoRo skip takes about 120 more bin bags.
- Length: the 25 yard RoRo skip is 2.44m (8ft) longer.
- Height: the 10 yard maxi skip is 46cm (1.5ft) taller.
- Width: the 25 yard RoRo skip is 61cm (2ft) wider.
| 10 yard maxi skip | 25 yard RoRo skip | |
|---|---|---|
| Volume | 10 cubic yards (7.6 cubic metres) | 25 cubic yards (19.1 cubic metres) |
| Length | 12ft (3.66m) | 20ft (6.10m) |
| Width | 6ft (1.83m) | 8ft (2.44m) |
| Height | 6ft (1.83m) | 4.5ft (1.37m) |
| Bin bags | about 100 | about 220 |
| Heavy waste | Light waste only | Light waste only |
Sources: ISM Waste & Recycling. Sizes vary a little between companies.
Pick the 10 yard maxi skip if...
For bulky, light waste such as furniture, packaging and office clear-outs. At 6ft high the sides are hard to load over, and many councils will not permit a skip this size on the road.
10 yard maxi skip in full →Pick the 25 yard RoRo skip if...
A roll on, roll off container delivered on a hook-lift lorry. Used on building sites, factories and big clearances where the waste is bulky rather than heavy.
25 yard RoRo skip in full →Common questions
What is the difference between a 10 yard maxi skip and a 25 yard RoRo skip?
The 25 yard RoRo skip holds 11.5 cubic metres more and takes about 120 more bin bags. The 10 yard maxi skip is 46cm (1.5ft) taller.
What fits in a 10 yard maxi skip?
For bulky, light waste such as furniture, packaging and office clear-outs. At 6ft high the sides are hard to load over, and many councils will not permit a skip this size on the road.
What fits in a 25 yard RoRo skip?
A roll on, roll off container delivered on a hook-lift lorry. Used on building sites, factories and big clearances where the waste is bulky rather than heavy.