What does RoRo stand for?

Roll-on roll-off. The lorry winches the container on and off with a hook, rather than lifting it on chains like a skip lorry.

How much space does a RoRo need?

Allow about 15 metres of straight, level ground, firm enough for a heavy lorry, with clear height of around 7 metres above it.

Can a RoRo go on the road?

Some councils allow it with a permit, many don’t because of the size. Most RoRos go on a site, yard or car park.

How long can I keep a RoRo?

It depends on the company and the job. Sites often keep one on a rolling swap, exchanged whenever it’s full.

Is a RoRo cheaper than several skips?

For large volumes of light waste, usually. One collection replaces several, and the end door makes it quicker to load.

RoRo skip hire by region

Roll-on roll-off containers from 20 to 40 yards for building sites, factories, shops and large clear-outs. One container replaces three to six ordinary skips.

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RoRo skips

20 and 40 yards
Quoted per job

Quoted per job20 and 40 yard containers
Built for big jobsSites, strip-outs and clear-outs
One containerReplaces three to six skips
LicensedRegistered waste carriers

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Guide prices, cheapest UK areas, ex VAT

20 yard RoRo
20 yard RoRo
Bulky, light waste from a site or clear-out
Quoted per job
Call to book
40 yard RoRo
40 yard RoRo
Large commercial or industrial clear-outs
Quoted per job
Call to book

How RoRo skip hire works

A RoRo is a long, open container that a hook-lift lorry winches on and off its back. It’s delivered empty, you fill it over days or weeks, and the lorry swaps it for an empty one or takes it away.

Most RoRos have a door at one end, so you can walk or barrow waste straight in rather than lifting it over the side. That makes them far quicker to load than a stack of 8 yard skips.

They suit jobs with a steady flow of bulky waste: strip-outs, shopfits, factory clear-outs, demolition timber and large house clearances.

RoRo sizes

Size	Roughly (L × W × H)	Equivalent	Best for
20 yard	6.1m × 2.4m × 1.5m	About 2 to 3 builders skips	Site waste, strip-outs, shopfits
40 yard	6.1m × 2.4m × 2.4m	About 5 to 6 builders skips	Bulky, light waste in volume

Dimensions are typical and vary between companies. 30 and 35 yard containers are also common.

Space and access

A hook-lift lorry needs more room than a skip lorry. Before you book, check:

About 15 metres of straight, level ground for the lorry and container
Firm hardstanding that can take a lorry of up to 32 tonnes
Clear height of around 7 metres where the container is lifted
No overhead cables, branches or canopies over the drop point
A clear way in and out for a large lorry
A permit if the container goes on the road, where councils allow it

What goes in a RoRo

Yes

Timber, packaging and cardboard
Strip-out waste, ceilings and partitions
Shop and office fittings
Furniture and bulky items
Green waste in volume
Light mixed building waste

Large amounts of soil, rubble or concrete
Asbestos
Plasterboard mixed with other waste
Hazardous waste, liquids and gas bottles
Tyres and fridges without arranging first

Heavy waste fills the weight limit long before the container is full. For soil and rubble, a grab lorry or several 6 yard skips usually works out cheaper.

What affects the price

Container size
Waste type, because mixed and heavy waste costs more to process
Tonnage, often charged over an included weight
How long you keep it before each swap
How many swaps the job needs
Distance from the depot and the local waste site

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RoRo skip hire questions

What does RoRo stand for?: Roll-on roll-off. The lorry winches the container on and off with a hook, rather than lifting it on chains like a skip lorry.
How much space does a RoRo need?: Allow about 15 metres of straight, level ground, firm enough for a heavy lorry, with clear height of around 7 metres above it.
Can a RoRo go on the road?: Some councils allow it with a permit, many don’t because of the size. Most RoRos go on a site, yard or car park.
Can I put soil and rubble in a RoRo?: Only small amounts. Heavy waste hits the weight limit long before the container is full. A grab lorry usually suits it better.
How long can I keep a RoRo?: It depends on the company and the job. Sites often keep one on a rolling swap, exchanged whenever it’s full.
Is a RoRo cheaper than several skips?: For large volumes of light waste, usually. One collection replaces several, and the end door makes it quicker to load.

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