Size against size
6 yard midi skip vs 25 yard RoRo skip
The 25 yard RoRo skip holds 14.5 cubic metres more and takes about 160 more bin bags.
Key differences
- Volume: the 25 yard RoRo skip holds 14.5 cubic metres more.
- Bin bags: the 25 yard RoRo skip takes about 160 more bin bags.
- Length: the 25 yard RoRo skip is 3.05m (10ft) longer.
- Width: the 25 yard RoRo skip is 91cm (3ft) wider.
- Height: the 25 yard RoRo skip is 15cm taller.
| 6 yard midi skip | 25 yard RoRo skip | |
|---|---|---|
| Volume | 6 cubic yards (4.6 cubic metres) | 25 cubic yards (19.1 cubic metres) |
| Length | 10ft (3.05m) | 20ft (6.10m) |
| Width | 5ft (1.52m) | 8ft (2.44m) |
| Height | 4ft (1.22m) | 4.5ft (1.37m) |
| Bin bags | about 60 | about 220 |
| Heavy waste | Yes - the largest size you can fill completely with soil or rubble | Light waste only |
Sources: ISM Waste & Recycling. Sizes vary a little between companies.
Pick the 6 yard midi skip if...
The largest skip you can fill to the top with soil, rubble or hardcore, which makes it the one to pick for groundwork, a patio dig-out or a garden rebuild. It holds half as much again as a 4 yard mini.
6 yard midi 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 6 yard midi skip and a 25 yard RoRo skip?
The 25 yard RoRo skip holds 14.5 cubic metres more and takes about 160 more bin bags.
What fits in a 6 yard midi skip?
The largest skip you can fill to the top with soil, rubble or hardcore, which makes it the one to pick for groundwork, a patio dig-out or a garden rebuild. It holds half as much again as a 4 yard mini.
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.