Size against size
16 yard maxi skip vs 40 yard RoRo skip
The 40 yard RoRo skip takes about 280 more bin bags and holds 18.4 cubic metres more.
Key differences
- Bin bags: the 40 yard RoRo skip takes about 280 more bin bags.
- Volume: the 40 yard RoRo skip holds 18.4 cubic metres more.
- Length: the 40 yard RoRo skip is 1.83m (6ft) longer.
- Width: the 40 yard RoRo skip is 61cm (2ft) wider.
- Height: the 40 yard RoRo skip is 46cm (1.5ft) taller.
| 16 yard maxi skip | 40 yard RoRo skip | |
|---|---|---|
| Volume | 16 cubic yards (12.2 cubic metres) | 40 cubic yards (30.6 cubic metres) |
| Length | 14ft (4.27m) | 20ft (6.10m) |
| Width | 6ft (1.83m) | 8ft (2.44m) |
| Height | 7ft (2.13m) | 8.5ft (2.59m) |
| Bin bags | about 160 | about 440 |
| Heavy waste | Light waste only | Light waste only |
Sources: ISM Waste & Recycling. Sizes vary a little between companies.
Pick the 16 yard maxi skip if...
The biggest of the traditional yellow skips, for large volumes of light waste on commercial sites. Beyond this you are into roll on, roll off containers.
16 yard maxi 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 16 yard maxi skip and a 40 yard RoRo skip?
The 40 yard RoRo skip takes about 280 more bin bags and holds 18.4 cubic metres more.
What fits in a 16 yard maxi skip?
The biggest of the traditional yellow skips, for large volumes of light waste on commercial sites. Beyond this you are into roll on, roll off containers.
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.