Skip hire
Roll-on roll-off skip hire
The largest skips we hire, at 20 and 40 yards, for building sites and big clear-outs. Delivered and collected by a dedicated lorry, and built for high volumes of bulky, lighter waste.
A roll-on roll-off skip, usually shortened to RoRo, is the large open container you see on building sites and at commercial premises. It comes in 20 and 40 yard sizes, far bigger than a standard builders skip, and it is delivered and collected by a hook-lift lorry that rolls it on and off, which is where the name comes from.
It is built for volume. Where a run of standard skips would mean repeated deliveries and collections, a single RoRo takes a large amount in one container, and we can swap a full one for an empty one to keep a site running. The trade-off is that it needs proper access and it is meant for bulky, lighter waste rather than heavy material.
When it fits
Who it is for
You produce waste in volume
An active building site, a large fit-out, a factory or a big commercial clear-out, where standard skips would need swapping too often to keep up.
The waste is bulky but light
Timber, packaging, plasterboard offcuts, general construction and commercial waste. RoRo skips are sized for volume, not for the weight of soil and rubble.
You want fewer collections
One large container, swapped when full, means less disruption and fewer vehicle movements than a series of smaller skips.
There is room for the lorry
A RoRo needs a firm, level area and clear access for a large hook-lift lorry, which sites and commercial yards usually have and domestic driveways usually do not.
Why RoRo instead of repeated skips
On a site producing waste steadily, standard skips mean a delivery and a collection every time one fills, and the vehicle movements and the waiting add up. A RoRo holds far more in a single container, and a full one is swapped for an empty one in one visit, so the site keeps running with fewer interruptions.
That is the trade-off in a sentence: a RoRo needs the space and access a standard skip does not, but in return it handles volume that would otherwise mean a constant stream of smaller skips.
20 yard or 40 yard
The two sizes suit different rates of turnover. A 20 yard RoRo takes a steady flow of bulky waste from a fit-out or a busy commercial premises. A 40 yard suits a high-volume site where even a 20 would need swapping too often. The right one depends on how fast you fill it, not just the total, which is why we set it from your waste type and turnover rather than a guess.
Because both are sized for volume, they are meant for bulky, light waste. A container this size filled with soil or rubble would be far too heavy to lift, so heavy material goes in a small skip or a grab lorry regardless of how much there is.
Access and siting
A hook-lift lorry rolls the container on and off, which needs a firm, level area and clear overhead and turning room to deliver and collect. Building sites, yards and commercial premises usually have it. Domestic driveways usually do not, which is why RoRo is a site and commercial option rather than a household one. Tell us about the access and we confirm it works before delivery.
How it works
From enquiry to collection
- 1
Tell us the site or postcode, the type of waste, and roughly how much you produce and how often.
- 2
We confirm whether a 20 or 40 yard RoRo suits, check access for the lorry, and quote before you commit.
- 3
The skip is delivered, and we swap a full one for an empty one whenever you need, so the site keeps moving.
Worth knowing
What we can and cannot promise
- RoRo skips are for bulky, lighter waste. Soil, rubble and concrete are far too heavy for a container this size, so heavy waste goes in a small skip or a grab lorry instead.
- They need proper access: a firm, level area and room for a large hook-lift lorry to deliver and collect. They are not suited to domestic driveways.
- The right size, 20 or 40 yard, depends on your volume and turnover, which we confirm at the quote.
- Coverage is confirmed by postcode.
Other options
If this is not the right fit
- 12 yard maxi skip
For a large but not site-scale volume of light waste.
- Grab lorry hire
For a large volume of heavy waste like soil and rubble.
- Commercial skip hire
For ongoing business or site collections on one account.
Common questions
Frequently asked
What is a roll-on roll-off skip?
A large open skip, 20 or 40 yards, delivered and collected by a hook-lift lorry that rolls it on and off. It is the size used on building sites and at commercial premises, far bigger than a standard builders skip.
Should I get a 20 or 40 yard RoRo?
It depends on your volume and how often it fills. A 20 yard suits a steady flow of bulky waste, a 40 yard a high-volume site. We confirm the right one when you tell us the waste type and turnover, and we can swap containers as needed.
Can I put soil and rubble in a RoRo skip?
No. RoRo skips are built for bulky, lighter waste, and a container this size filled with heavy material would be far too heavy to lift. For soil and rubble, use a small skip or a grab lorry. See grab lorry hire.
What access does a RoRo skip need?
A firm, level area and clear room for a large hook-lift lorry to deliver and collect. Sites and commercial yards usually have this, domestic driveways usually do not. Tell us about the access and we will confirm it works.
How much does a RoRo skip cost?
It depends on the size, the waste type and your postcode. See indicative prices on our skip prices page, or get a quote and we will confirm before you book.
Get in touch
Get a quote
Tell us your postcode, the type and rough volume of waste, access, and your preferred date. We confirm your price before you book.
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