A complete guide to RoRo skip hire

Are you planning a large-scale construction or demolition project and need help clearing waste from your site? A roll-on roll-off skip could be exactly what you need. They’re designed to handle substantial volumes of waste, and are often cheaper and more practical than traditional skips. 

We’ve put together a comprehensive guide containing everything you need to know about RoRo skip hire, including the typical sizes, uses, and costs, as well as the benefits of using these containers for your waste management.

What is a RoRo skip? 

A RoRo skip is a large-capacity waste container that’s rolled on and off a specialist vehicle using a hook and a set of rollers on its base. Unlike traditional skips that are lifted with a lorry or truck, this method ensures that extremely heavy or bulky waste can be handled safely and efficiently. 

Waste can be loaded in two different ways. Many RoRo skips are equipped with a rear door, which allows them to be loaded at ground level. This is ideal if you need to load large or awkwardly shaped items. Alternatively, these skips can be loaded over the top using plant equipment such as a loading shovel, digger, or excavator. Waste can be dropped directly into the skip from above, which reduces the need to manually handle heavy, bulky materials.

The benefits of RoRo skip hire

So, why should you hire a RoRo skip for your upcoming project? These types of skips offer numerous benefits, including:

• High capacity – RoRo skips can manage vast amounts of waste in one go. We offer containers as big as 40 yards, which reduces the need to hire multiple smaller skips.
• Cost-effective – As they can handle more waste than traditional skips, we won’t need to collect them as often, helping to lower your transportation costs.
• Efficient – RoRo skips are quick and easy to load and unload, helping to keep your project running on schedule and avoid costly downtime.
• Sustainable – We ensure that all your waste is handled responsibly. We aim to recycle as much material as possible, diverting the amount of waste that ends up in landfill.

Read more about the benefits of RoRo skips for bulk waste management in our dedicated blog post.

Common uses for RoRo skips

Demolition projects

Is your demolition project expected to produce large quantities of concrete, rubble, timber, and metal? RoRo skips can easily store and transport these bulky materials – and thanks to their large capacity, they don’t need to be collected as often. This efficiency helps to keep your project running on time and to budget.

Land preparation & site clearance

Before beginning any construction or landscaping project, you will need to clear the site of soil and debris. Low-sided RoRo containers can remove this material in a single load, so you can quickly prepare the land for construction.

Basement digs

If you regularly work on basement construction projects, you’ll know that the excavation process produces vast amounts of soil and rock, and you’ll often need multiple excavators to clear these materials. A RoRo skip reduces the number of empties needed, which drastically speeds up the digging process.

Aggregates & new builds

RoRo skips aren’t just for waste. They’re also ideal for transporting large volumes of aggregates, such as sand, gravel, or crushed concrete. You can store the containers on-site until you need the aggregates for backfilling foundations, bedding, or as part of your concrete mixes.

RoRo skip sizes and types

At McCarthy Marland, we offer a wide range of RoRo skip sizes to suit your project needs, including:

• 15 yard RoRo skips – ideal for low-level loading of heavy materials from excavation or clearance projects.
• 20 yard RoRo skips – perfect for bulky waste generated from medium-scale construction or commercial projects.
• 40 yard RoRo skips – best suited to large construction sites and major demolition projects that are expected to produce substantial amounts of waste.

We also supply the following types of RoRo skips:

• Open RoRo containers – easy to load from all sides, either manually or using machinery.
• Enclosed RoRo containers – fitted with roofs and lockable lids to securely store your hazardous or sensitive waste, including asbestos and WEEE items. We also offer enclosed compactor containers for general waste.

RoRo skip hire cost

Wondering how much it costs to hire a RoRo skip? The final cost will vary depending on the size of the skip, the type of waste your project will produce, and how long you’ll hire the skip for. Larger containers might be more expensive to hire from the outset, but they often work out more cost-effective than hiring multiple smaller skips, as they need fewer collections.

Speak to our team for an accurate quote. We can advise on the right container for your project and help you choose the most cost-effective solution.

Why choose McCarthy Marland for your RoRo skip hire?

We supply some of the biggest RoRo skips on the market that are ideally suited to a wide range of projects. Whether you’re tackling a major demolition, preparing land for a new build, or simply need to deliver aggregates to your site, we guarantee to have the perfect RoRo skip for your needs. We’re always on hand to offer expert advice on choosing the right container, and can even offer a combination of RoRo skips to help you reach the desired capacity.

Contact us to book your RoRo skip hire.