Roll On Roll Off Skips
Business Waste arranges roll on roll off container hire for construction sites, warehouses, manufacturers and other businesses producing large volumes of waste. Choose from 15- to 40-yard RoRo skips for suitable bulky, construction, general or recyclable waste.
Tell us what waste you need to remove, roughly how much you produce and the space available at your site. We’ll confirm a suitable container, arrange delivery and set up collection when it’s full or according to an agreed schedule.
For a one-off site clearance or refurbishment, we can arrange delivery and removal of a single RoRo. Sites producing large volumes continuously can arrange repeat collections and replacement containers.
Get a fast and free quote
Get a quote for roll on roll off container hire
- Free quote within 1 hour
- 15 to 40-yard RoRo skips
- One-off or ongoing container collections
- Duty of Care paperwork at no extra charge
From local businesses to household names
How does roll on roll off container hire work?
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Tell us about your waste
Provide the waste type, average volume, site location and whether you need a one-off or ongoing service.
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We confirm a suitable RoRo
We’ll check the container size, agreed waste type, weight requirements and available space for delivery and collection.
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Your container is delivered
A specialist vehicle delivers the RoRo to an agreed position with suitable access for loading and collection.
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We arrange collection or exchange
Once the container is ready, the specialist vehicle takes the filled RoRo away. Ongoing sites can arrange a replacement container or repeat collections as required.
Roll on roll off skip hire with Business Waste
A RoRo is one of the largest containers available for businesses to store and dispose of many waste types. They’re usually seen on construction sites, on the back of lorries, or at a tip. Each one can hold large volumes and weights of waste.
RoRo containers are supplied as part of the collection service without separate container rental charges. Your quote will reflect the container size, waste type, site location and agreed collection arrangements.
The required Waste Transfer Note is included with your RoRo collection at no additional Duty of Care charge.
One-off, daily, weekly, fortnightly, or ad hoc collection
From around 200 to 440 bags of waste
Upwards of 12 tonnes
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Cardboard Waste
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Confidential Waste
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Dry Mixed Recycling (DMR)
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Garden Waste
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General Waste
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Glass Waste
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Paper Waste
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Plastic Waste
What is a roll on roll off skip?
A roll on roll off skip, also known as a RoRo or a roll-off dumpster in the US, is a large removable container used for storing bulky or high-volume commercial waste. A specialist vehicle delivers the container, then collects the entire RoRo once it’s ready for removal.
RoRos are commonly used for construction projects, warehouse clearances, manufacturing waste and other work that produces more waste than a standard skip can accommodate.
Common uses include construction projects, factory clearances, warehouse waste, bulky packaging, wood, metal, and other large waste streams.
You may need a RoRo skip when:
- A standard skip would fill too quickly
- Your site produces large volumes of bulky waste
- You need fewer collections for an ongoing project
- You have enough space for a large container and collection vehicle
- Waste has already been compacted or baled and needs bulk storage
RoRos provide bulk storage but don’t compress waste. If your site needs to reduce the volume of loose material before collection, a compactor or baler may be more suitable.
Roll on roll off skip sizes
We can arrange roll on roll off container hire in sizes from 15 to 40 cubic yards. The appropriate size depends on the material, expected volume, permitted load weight and available space for delivery and collection.
Smaller RoRos may suit heavy or dense waste where weight limits are important. Larger containers are often more practical for high volumes of lighter, bulky materials such as packaging.
Options include:
- 15-yard roll on roll off skip – Nearly 12 cubic metres in size with a capacity of around 12 tonnes of waste (165 bags approx). 15-yard RoRo dimensions are 20ft (6.1m) L x 8ft (2.4m) W x 4ft (1.22m) H.
- 20-yard roll on roll off skip – These can hold around 15 tonnes of waste or 220 bags of waste. 20-yard RoRo dimensions are 20ft (6.1m) L x 8ft (2.4m) W x 5ft (1.5m) H.
- 25-yard roll on roll off skip – Able to store around 275 bags of waste. 25-yard RoRo dimensions are 20ft (6.1m) L x 8ft W x 5ft (1.5m) H.
- 30-yard roll on roll off skip – Significantly larger in height and capacity, these can store up to 330 bags of waste. 30-yard RoRo dimensions are 20ft (6.1m) L x 8ft W x 6.5 ft (1.98m) H.
- 40-yard roll on roll off skip – The largest roll on roll off skips to hire in the UK can hold around 440 bags of waste. 40-yard RoRo dimensions are 20ft (6.1m) L x 8ft W x 8.5ft (2.6m) H.
Heavy materials such as soil, concrete and rubble may reach the permitted collection weight before a RoRo is full. The container size and load allowance must be agreed for the waste being collected.
All RoRos are 20ft long and 8ft wide, but have different heights.
When should a business use a RoRo skip?
A RoRo can suit construction sites, warehouses, manufacturers and other businesses that produce more waste than standard skips can accommodate. They’re particularly useful for major clearances, ongoing industrial operations and projects generating high volumes of bulky materials.
Using one larger container may reduce the number of smaller skips required, provided your site has enough storage space and suitable vehicle access. If a RoRo would provide more capacity than you need, a standard skip may be more practical.
If your project doesn’t produce enough waste to justify a RoRo, compare our skip sizes to find a smaller option.
What can you put in roll on roll off skips?
RoRo skips can hold large volumes of agreed commercial, construction and industrial waste. Common materials include general waste, suitable construction materials, timber, metals and bulky packaging.
The materials accepted depend on the container, their weight and the collection and treatment arrangements. Separate containers may be required for different waste streams.
Some of the main waste types that businesses put in a RoRo include:
- General commercial waste
- Suitable construction and demolition waste
- Timber and wood waste
- Scrap metal
- Bulky packaging
- Compacted or baled waste, where accepted
Standard RoRo skips are not suitable for hazardous waste or liquids. Other restricted materials may require a separate container or specialist collection.
Arrange roll on roll off container hire
Need a RoRo for a site clearance, construction project or ongoing industrial waste collection? Tell us the waste type, average volume, your postcode and available site space.
We’ll confirm a suitable container and provide a quote based on its size, the waste being collected and your delivery and collection requirements. One-off collections and ongoing container exchanges are available.
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Get a fast and free quote
Get a quote for roll on roll off container hire
- Free quote within 1 hour
- 15 to 40-yard RoRo skips
- One-off or ongoing container collections
- Duty of Care paperwork at no extra charge
Published 16th June 2022 by JackBrayshaw. Last modified 28th October 2026