Size against size
12 yard skip vs 25 yard RoRo skip
The 25 yard RoRo skip holds 9.9 cubic metres more and takes about 100 more bin bags. The 12 yard skip is 46cm (1.5ft) taller.
Key differences
- Volume: the 25 yard RoRo skip holds 9.9 cubic metres more.
- Bin bags: the 25 yard RoRo skip takes about 100 more bin bags.
- Length: the 25 yard RoRo skip is 2.13m (7ft) longer.
- Height: the 12 yard skip is 46cm (1.5ft) taller.
- Width: the 25 yard RoRo skip is 30cm wider.
| 12 yard skip | 25 yard RoRo skip | |
|---|---|---|
| Volume | 12 cubic yards (9.2 cubic metres) | 25 cubic yards (19.1 cubic metres) |
| Length | 13ft (3.96m) | 20ft (6.10m) |
| Width | 7ft (2.13m) | 8ft (2.44m) |
| Height | 6ft (1.83m) | 4.5ft (1.37m) |
| Bin bags | about 120 | about 220 |
| Heavy waste | Light waste only | Light waste only |
Sources: ISM Waste & Recycling. Sizes vary a little between companies.
Pick the 12 yard skip if...
A commercial size for shop fits, office strip-outs and big house clearances with little heavy waste. Usually needs private land rather than a road permit.
12 yard 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 12 yard skip and a 25 yard RoRo skip?
The 25 yard RoRo skip holds 9.9 cubic metres more and takes about 100 more bin bags. The 12 yard skip is 46cm (1.5ft) taller.
What fits in a 12 yard skip?
A commercial size for shop fits, office strip-outs and big house clearances with little heavy waste. Usually needs private land rather than a road permit.
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.