Roll-on Roll-off Skip Hire
Roll-on roll-off (RORO) containers hold far more waste than standard skips and are delivered by hook-loader lorry. We arrange 20-yard to 40-yard RORO skip hire across England, Scotland and Wales.
Roll-on roll-off (RoRo) skip hire provides large, open-topped steel containers – typically from 20 to 40 cubic yards – for projects that produce more waste than standard skips can handle efficiently. They are common on construction, demolition and industrial sites, at warehouses and retail units being cleared, and on large property clearances. Because one RoRo can hold several skips’ worth of light or bulky waste, it cuts the number of collections and lorry movements.
We arrange RoRo containers across the UK, subject to availability in your area, and coordinate deliveries, exchanges and collections through WastePrime.
If you need RORO skip hire in the UK, please call 0333 121 1056 or request a RORO skip hire quote online.
Roll-on Roll-off Skip Hire services
What is a RoRo container?
A RoRo is a long, rectangular container with a door at one end, built on runners so it can be winched onto and rolled off a hook-loader lorry. Unlike a standard skip, which is lifted by chains, a RoRo is pulled up onto the lorry by a hydraulic hook arm and slid off at the delivery point. The rear door allows waste to be walked or wheeled in, which helps with bulky items. Most RoRos share a similar footprint, with capacity increasing through taller sides. For a fuller explanation, read what is a roll-on roll-off skip?
RoRo sizes
Dimensions are approximate and vary by supplier and container design:
- 20 yard RoRo: approx. 15.3 m³, the lowest sides. Suits mixed waste and some heavier loads, subject to weight limits.
- 25 yard RoRo: approx. 19.1 m³, mainly light and bulky waste.
- 30 yard RoRo: approx. 22.9 m³, a popular all-rounder for fit-out and clearance waste.
- 35 yard RoRo: approx. 26.8 m³, for large volumes of light material.
- 40 yard RoRo: approx. 30.6 m³, the largest common size, for very bulky, low-density waste.
Heavy waste such as soil, concrete and rubble quickly reaches road weight limits in a large container, so it is usually better in a 20 yard RoRo, smaller skips, or by muck-away. Not every size is available in every area.
Space and access requirements
Hook-loader lorries need more room than skip lorries. As a guide, allow a long straight run – typically around 25 to 30 metres including the lorry – on firm, level ground, with enough width to manoeuvre and clear overhead space when the container is tipped onto the vehicle. Watch for overhead cables, trees, canopies and soft ground. The supplier will confirm whether your site is suitable, and a site check may be needed. RoRos are normally placed on private land; placing one on the road depends on council rules and may not be permitted.
Typical uses
- Construction: fit-out and finishing stages producing packaging, timber and mixed light waste. See construction skip hire.
- Demolition and strip-out: soft strip waste, timber and mixed materials, with heavy inert waste handled separately.
- Industrial and commercial: factory, warehouse and retail clear-outs, pallets and packaging.
- Large clear-outs: whole-building or estate clearances where volume matters more than weight.
Typically accepted
- Mixed construction and strip-out waste
- Timber, pallets and packaging
- Cardboard, plastics and polystyrene
- Bulky furniture (non-upholstered) and fittings
- Metal and scrap
- Inert waste in smaller RoRos, within weight limits
Not accepted
- Asbestos
- Plasterboard unless segregated
- Hazardous waste, paints and chemicals
- Upholstered seating (POPs)
- Electrical items, fridges and fluorescent tubes
- Tyres, gas bottles and batteries
Not sure? See our waste types guide or ask us when you book.
Suitable for
- Construction and fit-out sites
- Demolition and soft-strip contractors
- Factories and industrial sites
- Warehouses and distribution centres
- Retail and office clear-outs
- Large property and estate clearances
Roll-on Roll-off Skip Hire – your questions answered
Can’t see your question? Call 0333 121 1056 or send us a message.
How much space does a RoRo need?
Typically a straight run of around 25 to 30 metres on firm, level ground, plus height clearance for tipping the container onto the lorry. The supplier confirms whether your site is suitable.
Can I put soil or rubble in a RoRo?
Only in limited amounts and usually in the smaller 20 yard size, because heavy waste reaches weight limits quickly. Large quantities are better handled by muck-away or tipper.
Can a RoRo go on the road?
It depends on the council. Many restrict or do not allow large containers on the highway, so RoRos are normally placed on private land.
Can I get RoRo exchanges?
Yes. Full containers can be swapped for empty ones on demand or on a schedule, subject to supplier availability.
How do I book a RoRo?
Call 0333 121 1056 or request a quote with the site address, access details, waste type and preferred size.
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