What Is a Roll on Roll Off Skip?
A roll on roll off skip, often abbreviated to RoRo skip, is a large commercial waste container that is delivered and collected using specialist vehicles. Roll-on Roll-off (RoRo) skips are ideal for managing large-scale waste in the UK. A 20-yard RoRo skip holds around 220-240 bin bags, while a 40-yard RoRo skip accommodates up to 440-460 bin bags. Unlike traditional builders’ skips, roll on roll off containers are designed to handle significantly larger waste volumes, making them ideal for commercial and industrial applications.
The name “roll on roll off” comes from the transportation process, where the container is rolled onto and off the collection vehicle. Thanks to their large capacity and robust construction, RoRo skips are a popular choice for businesses that require reliable waste storage between collections. They are commonly used for large-scale waste projects, ongoing commercial waste management and specialist construction waste disposal.
Roll on-roll off (RoRo) hire & collection service
For businesses generating substantial volumes of waste, roll on roll off skip hire offers a practical and cost-effective way to maintain compliance, reduce site congestion and streamline waste management operations.
At Waste Managed, we provide flexible commercial RoRo skip hire and collection services across the UK. Our experienced waste management team works with businesses of every size, helping determine the right roll on roll off skip sizes, collection frequencies and waste streams to maximise efficiency and minimise unnecessary costs.
Whether you require a one-off roll on roll off skip for a clearance project or ongoing scheduled collections for a busy operational site, we can create a bespoke solution tailored to your requirements.
Skip collection frequency & waste capacity
- Collection Frequency: one off, weekly, fortnightly, or monthly
- Capacity: 2 different sizes of RoRos, including 20 cubic yards, and 40 cubic yards.
- Waste Types: general waste, construction waste
- Lockable Lids: no
- Number of Wheels: none
Roll on Roll Off Skip Dimensions & Weight Allowance
Roll on roll off skips are among the largest commercial waste containers available and are particularly suited to sites that generate significant quantities of waste. Due to their size and accessibility, they are frequently used across construction sites, manufacturing facilities, industrial operations, distribution centres and major commercial premises.
A typical 20-yard roll on roll off skip can hold approximately 220 to 240 refuse sacks, while a 40-yard roll on roll off skip can accommodate around 440 to 460 refuse sacks, making them ideal for businesses dealing with continual waste generation.
20-Yard RoRo Skip
- Width: 2.4m
- Length: 6.1m
- Height: 1.3m
- Weight Allowance: Up to 8 tonnes
Suitable for heavier waste streams, including construction and demolition materials where weight capacity is often more important than overall volume.
40-Yard RoRo Skip
- Width: 2.4m
- Length: 6.1m
- Height: 2.7m
- Weight Allowance: Up to 14 tonnes
Designed for high-volume, lighter waste streams such as packaging, cardboard, plastics and mixed commercial waste.
Waste density, available site space and collection frequency are key factors that need to be considered when choosing which roll on roll off skip size is most appropriate for your commercial waste needs. Our team can help determine the best option for your business.
Roll on Roll Off Skip Hire & Collection for Businesses
For organisations that generate large amounts of different waste streams, roll on roll off skips are hugely beneficial with adequate space provided.
Construction Companies
Construction sites commonly produce high volumes of different waste, ranging from rubble, timber, plasterboard, packaging and mixed construction waste. RoRo skips help to provide an efficient solution to properly manage the amount of waste being produced whilst maintaining and facilitating safe and organised sites.
Manufacturing Facilities
Manufacturers also produce large amounts of production waste, along with packaging and raw materials. A roll on roll off skip can help to provide suitable capacity that is needed to help minimise operational disruption and maintain efficient waste disposal processes.
Industrial Operations
Industrial facilities are known for disposing large quantities of bulky materials and other large waste loads. Roll on roll off containers allow for safe and practical storing solution where waste can be disposed securely before collection.
Logistics & Distribution Centres
Warehouses and distribution hubs often generate a wide range of waste including substantial amounts of cardboard, plastic wrapping and packaging waste. Larger waste containers such as 40-yard RoRo skips are particularly suitable for these environments.
Retail & Commercial Premises
Large retail facilities, such as shopping centres and commercial estates can hugely benefit from the right waste management solutions with regular roll on roll off containers being one of the best options for storing large amounts of retail waste and other waste types produced.
Waste Types Suitable for A Roll on Roll Off Skip
One of the main benefits of RoRo skip containers is how versatile and practical they are for large amounts of commercial waste being produced.
Suitable waste types may include:
- Construction waste
- Packaging waste
- Plastic waste
- Wood and timber
- Metal waste
A lot of businesses and organisations produce multiple waste streams simultaneously and when this happens, it’s important to have separate containers for different materials. This can help with improving recycling rates whilst also supporting environmental objectives and potentially reducing disposal costs.
For organisations producing multiple waste streams, Waste Managed can help arrange a combination of bins, skips and recycling containers tailored to your operations.
Waste Managed Are Experts in Roll on Roll Off Commercial Skip Hire
Waste Managed supports businesses across the UK with tailored commercial waste management solutions, helping organisations access the right roll on roll off skip sizes and collection schedules for their operations.
Our nationwide supplier network allows us to arrange RoRo skip hire services across multiple industries and regions throughout the UK. This enables us to support a wide range of businesses which can range from single-site operators through to national organisations.
