Size against size
25 yard RoRo skip vs 40 yard RoRo skip
The 40 yard RoRo skip takes about 220 more bin bags and is 1.22m (4ft) taller.
Key differences
- Bin bags: the 40 yard RoRo skip takes about 220 more bin bags.
- Height: the 40 yard RoRo skip is 1.22m (4ft) taller.
- Volume: the 40 yard RoRo skip holds 11.5 cubic metres more.
| 25 yard RoRo skip | 40 yard RoRo skip | |
|---|---|---|
| Volume | 25 cubic yards (19.1 cubic metres) | 40 cubic yards (30.6 cubic metres) |
| Length | 20ft (6.10m) | 20ft (6.10m) |
| Width | 8ft (2.44m) | 8ft (2.44m) |
| Height | 4.5ft (1.37m) | 8.5ft (2.59m) |
| Bin bags | about 220 | about 440 |
| Heavy waste | Light waste only | Light waste only |
Sources: ISM Waste & Recycling. Sizes vary a little between companies.
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 →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 25 yard RoRo skip and a 40 yard RoRo skip?
The 40 yard RoRo skip takes about 220 more bin bags and is 1.22m (4ft) taller.
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.
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.