20 Yard RoRo Skip Hire for Soil, Rubble, and Commercial Waste

On construction sites, 20-yard RoRos are used for mixed building waste, strip-out debris and some hardcore during demolition or refurbishment. Commercial and industrial users hire them for factory clear-outs, warehouse reorganisations and retail strip-outs. Domestic use is uncommon, but a 20-yard RoRo can suit a very large property clearance or self-build project where there is a large driveway or plot with good access.

Find out more about how these containers work on our roll-on roll-off skip hire page or in our guide what is a roll-on roll-off skip?

The 20-yard RoRo is the only RoRo size where heavier material is commonly accepted, because its low sides limit how much can be loaded. Even so, a container filled entirely with soil or concrete could exceed the legal and safe weight for the hook-loader, so suppliers set limits on heavy waste. Allowances vary by supplier and are confirmed at booking.

Low sides make machine loading by excavator or telehandler straightforward. Distribute weight evenly along the length of the container and keep waste below the top edge, as loads are sheeted or netted for transport.

Hook-loader lorries drag the container on and off the vehicle on rollers, so they need a long, straight approach – typically around 25–30 metres including the lorry – on firm, level ground, plus overhead clearance for the lifting arm. Soft ground, steep slopes and low cables or branches can all prevent delivery. The supplier confirms access requirements before booking.

RoRo containers are usually placed on private land, such as a site compound, yard or car park, where no council permit is needed. Placement on a public road is uncommon and depends on the council – the highway authority in England, the local council in Scotland or the local authority in Wales.

RoRo hire periods vary by supplier and are often more flexible than standard skip hire, reflecting longer site programmes. Containers can be exchanged on request, or on a regular schedule for ongoing projects, so the site always has capacity. Every collection is documented with a waste transfer note, and the waste is taken to an authorised facility.

The next size down is the 16-yard skip, delivered by a standard skip lorry and better suited to tighter sites. The next size up is the 25-yard RoRo, which offers more volume for lighter waste.

If a 20-yard RoRo is not available locally, we will usually suggest a 16-yard skip where access is limited, or a 25-yard RoRo for lighter loads. For mainly heavy waste, several smaller skips or a grab lorry can be more practical.