Size against size
6 yard midi skip vs 40 yard RoRo skip
The 40 yard RoRo skip takes about 380 more bin bags and holds 26 cubic metres more.
Key differences
- Bin bags: the 40 yard RoRo skip takes about 380 more bin bags.
- Volume: the 40 yard RoRo skip holds 26 cubic metres more.
- Height: the 40 yard RoRo skip is 1.37m (4.5ft) taller.
- Length: the 40 yard RoRo skip is 3.05m (10ft) longer.
- Width: the 40 yard RoRo skip is 91cm (3ft) wider.
| 6 yard midi skip | 40 yard RoRo skip | |
|---|---|---|
| Volume | 6 cubic yards (4.6 cubic metres) | 40 cubic yards (30.6 cubic metres) |
| Length | 10ft (3.05m) | 20ft (6.10m) |
| Width | 5ft (1.52m) | 8ft (2.44m) |
| Height | 4ft (1.22m) | 8.5ft (2.59m) |
| Bin bags | about 60 | about 440 |
| 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 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 6 yard midi skip and a 40 yard RoRo skip?
The 40 yard RoRo skip takes about 380 more bin bags and holds 26 cubic metres more.
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 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.