A 20ft storage container runs about 20 feet long, 8 feet wide and 8.5 feet tall, and an empty steel box weighs roughly 5,000 pounds. Monthly rental in Bartlett falls between 100 and 250 dollars depending on condition and add-ons like locks or ramps.
Empty, a standard steel 20ft box weighs around 5,000 pounds. Loaded with tools, fixtures or pallets, that number climbs fast, so know your ground conditions before delivery. This matters on soft yards, near septic lines, or on gravel that hasn't been compacted. If you're staging one alongside roll-off dumpster rental or a 10 yard dumpster rental for a cleanout, plan flat, stable placement for both. Crews comparing box sizes should check dumpster sizes and dimensions for a side-by-side on footprint. Bartlett job sites near Lakeland, 6.4 miles east, often need containers dropped on compacted driveways rather than turf. If you're unsure your surface can take the load, ask about placement before the truck shows up rather than after.
Interior space runs close to 20 feet by 8 feet, enough for the contents of a small garage, a construction crew's tools, or overflow inventory. That's tighter than a 40ft storage container but easier to place on a compact Bartlett lot. Renters comparing options should look at storage container rental for the full lineup, or storage container rental cost for how size affects price. Contractors running a jobsite sometimes pair a 20ft box with a mobile office trailer rental so paperwork and tools sit in separate, secure spaces. A 20ft mobile office container with trailer setup works well when you need a desk on site plus lockable storage, without committing to a full 40ft footprint. Some Bartlett projects also add temporary fence rental around the container pad to keep the area secured overnight.
Most rental fleets carry standard steel boxes; cold storage units exist but are a specialty request, so confirm availability and lead time before you count on one. If you're storing perishable materials or need climate control on a food-service job, ask directly rather than assuming stock. For general job site storage, restroom needs still apply separately. OSHA 1926.51(c) sets toilet ratios for crews working near your container pad, and if you're staging materials near a lot with active labor, pair your storage plan with portable toilet rental or check how many porta potties do i need to size it right. Handwashing is a separate requirement too; see handwashing station rental if crews are working with coatings or solvents, which falls under OSHA 1926.51(f)(1).
| duration | low | typical | high |
|---|---|---|---|
| month | 100 | 125 | 250 |
Delivery is a separate line item, generally 120 to 420 dollars depending on distance and access, per measured local data. Bartlett Porta Pros quotes delivery based on drive time and site conditions, so a container going to Germantown, 13.1 miles south, costs more to deliver than one staying inside Bartlett proper.
Rentals run month to month, with no fixed maximum in the fact set here; most customers keep containers for the length of a renovation or build. Ask Bartlett Porta Pros about your specific timeline when you request a quote, since long-term jobs sometimes qualify for a different rate structure.
Placement in the right of way or on certain lots may need city confirmation, and permit rules aren't standardized across every property type. Check with Bartlett's permitting office before delivery, especially for street-adjacent placement. For portable toilets on the same site, see porta potty permit requirements for a related process.
Yes, some fleets offer a trailer-mounted mobile office alongside standard storage boxes. If you need a desk and secured storage together, ask about combining a mobile office trailer rental with a standard 20ft unit rather than one hybrid box.
A flat, compacted surface handles the loaded weight best. Gravel, asphalt or a solid concrete pad all work; soft turf or wet ground risks sinking under 5,000-plus pounds once loaded.
A 20ft unit fits tighter city lots and shorter jobs; a 40ft box roughly doubles interior space. Compare both on 40ft storage container before booking, especially if your Bartlett site has limited access for delivery trucks.
Yes. Bartlett Porta Pros delivers 20ft storage container across Bartlett and the surrounding metro, with same-day and next-day drop-off available on most orders.
Pricing depends on the unit and how long you need it. See our cost breakdown and request a free quote for an exact figure.
Standard rentals include scheduled service — a pump-out, a clean, a restock and fresh deodorizer. Busy or hot-weather sites can be serviced more often.
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