Size against size
12 yard skip vs 40 yard RoRo skip
The 40 yard RoRo skip takes about 320 more bin bags and holds 21.4 cubic metres more.
Key differences
- Bin bags: the 40 yard RoRo skip takes about 320 more bin bags.
- Volume: the 40 yard RoRo skip holds 21.4 cubic metres more.
- Length: the 40 yard RoRo skip is 2.13m (7ft) longer.
- Height: the 40 yard RoRo skip is 76cm (2.5ft) taller.
- Width: the 40 yard RoRo skip is 30cm wider.
| 12 yard skip | 40 yard RoRo skip | |
|---|---|---|
| Volume | 12 cubic yards (9.2 cubic metres) | 40 cubic yards (30.6 cubic metres) |
| Length | 13ft (3.96m) | 20ft (6.10m) |
| Width | 7ft (2.13m) | 8ft (2.44m) |
| Height | 6ft (1.83m) | 8.5ft (2.59m) |
| Bin bags | about 120 | about 440 |
| 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 40 yard RoRo skip if...
The largest skip you can hire, for demolition timber, packaging and industrial waste. It needs plenty of space for the lorry to drop and collect it.
40 yard RoRo skip in full →Common questions
What is the difference between a 12 yard skip and a 40 yard RoRo skip?
The 40 yard RoRo skip takes about 320 more bin bags and holds 21.4 cubic metres more.
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 40 yard RoRo skip?
The largest skip you can hire, for demolition timber, packaging and industrial waste. It needs plenty of space for the lorry to drop and collect it.