RoRo skip hire in Dublin: sizes, uses and access
A roll-on roll-off (RoRo) skip is a large open container, usually 20 to 40 cubic yards, that a hook-lift truck rolls on and off its back. It holds several times more than a standard builder’s skip, so it suits construction sites, factory clear-outs, retail refits and any business producing a steady stream of bulky waste.
Greyhound supplies RoRo skips across Dublin for one-off projects and ongoing commercial accounts.
RoRo skip sizes
| Size | Capacity | Typical size (L × W × H) | Holds roughly | Good for |
| 20 yard | 15.3m³ | 6.1m × 2.5m × 1.5m | 220 bin bags | Strip-outs, demolition waste, heavier mixed loads |
| 30 yard | 22.9m³ | 6.1m × 2.5m × 2.0m | 330 bin bags | Large refits, warehouse clear-outs |
| 35 yard | 26.8m³ | 6.1m × 2.5m × 2.3m | 385 bin bags | Bulky light waste, timber, packaging |
| 40 yard | 30.6m³ | 6.1m × 2.5m × 2.6m | 440 bin bags | Very bulky light waste, ongoing site and factory waste |
Dimensions are typical and vary slightly between containers.
When to choose a RoRo instead of a standard skip
A RoRo makes sense when:
- You’d need more than one 14 or 20-yard skip for the job.
- You produce bulky, light waste like timber, packaging, plastics or general site waste.
- You need regular exchanges, with a full RoRo swapped for an empty one, rather than a one-off skip.
- You have private ground on site where the container can sit. RoRos are generally too big for a public road.
For smaller jobs, our commercial skips from 6 to 20 yards are usually a better fit.
Space and access
RoRos are big, and so is the truck that delivers them. Before booking, check that you have:
- Footprint: a flat, firm area of about 6.5m × 3m for the container itself.
- Run-in space: a straight approach for the truck in front of the container’s final position. As a rule of thumb, allow at least twice the container’s length.
- Overhead clearance: no cables, branches or canopies over the drop area, as the container tilts up as it’s loaded on and off.
- Firm ground: a full RoRo is very heavy. Soft ground, grass or thin tarmac can be damaged.
Not sure if your site works? Send us a photo or ask for a site visit and we’ll check before delivery.
What can go in a RoRo skip
Accepted: timber, metals, plastics, packaging, cardboard, general site waste, and fit-out and refurbishment waste.
Keep separate: plasterboard must be kept as a separate stream.
Not accepted: asbestos, chemicals, paint, refrigerants and other hazardous waste. Our commercial team can advise on compliant disposal for these.
Heavy waste: rubble, soil and concrete are very dense. A large RoRo full of rubble would be too heavy to lift legally, so heavy inert waste usually goes in a smaller container.
Ongoing RoRo service for businesses
For sites with constant waste, we can set up a regular exchange so a full container is replaced with an empty one on a schedule that suits you. With a Greyhound commercial account you get:
- Account pricing and monthly invoicing
- One point of contact across multiple Dublin sites
- Waste transfer documentation with every collection
- Collection records in your Elemos customer portal
Greyhound holds National Waste Collection Permits NWCPO-14-11447-06 and NWCPO-21-12653-01, so your waste is moved and processed in line with Irish regulations.
Frequently asked questions
What does RoRo stand for?
Roll-on roll-off. The container is winched up onto the back of a hook-lift truck and rolled off again at your site, with no crane needed.
What is the biggest skip I can hire?
A 40-yard RoRo is the largest standard skip, holding roughly 440 bin bags of waste.
Can I put a RoRo skip on the road?
RoRos are generally placed on private ground such as a site compound, yard or car park because of their size.
How quickly can you deliver or swap a RoRo?
Next-day service is available for all our exchanges and deliveries.
How much does RoRo skip hire cost?
It depends on the container size, waste type, weight and how often you need it exchanged. Get in touch for a quote based on your site.
Talk to us about your RORO skip needs
Call our commercial team on 01 568 6540 or email commercial@greyhoundrecycling.com and we’ll help you work out the best setup for your site.
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