Shipping Containers for Sale and Rent in Aurora, CO

Buying a container in the Aurora area

In the Aurora area, severe storms are the weather fact that shapes how a container is set and kept. That makes a firm, level pad and latched doors part of the plan, not an afterthought. Aurora also runs at about 2,400 residents per square mile of land, a mix of denser and more spread-out neighborhoods. Space for a container varies by address, so look at your approach before you book. Container Koala sells and rents containers in 10ft, 20ft, 40ft and 40ft high cube, in new one-trip, cargo-worthy and wind and watertight grades. Send a ZIP code and what you need, and a real person checks stock at the yard nearest that ZIP, books tilt-bed or flatbed delivery and sends one delivered price.

Our containers come in 20ft, 40ft and 40ft high cube sizes, new (one-trip) or used. When you ask for a price, we match the size and grade you want to the yard closest to your ZIP code, so your container travels the shortest distance, and send you one delivered price. You deal with one person from quote to drop-off.

Tilt-bed or flatbed delivery

Most people choose tilt-bed delivery: the truck tilts its bed and slides the container straight onto your pad, so you need no equipment. If you have a forklift or crane on site, we can send the container on a flatbed instead and you unload it. How delivery works.

Communities around Aurora

Customers in Denver, Centennial, Greenwood Village, Cherry Hills Village, Commerce City, Parker, Lone Tree and Englewood can request a delivered price the same way. Send your ZIP code and what you need, and the same size and grade check runs for that address.

Keeping a container in good shape in Aurora

FEMA's National Risk Index puts the Aurora area in the top tenth of US counties for how often tornado events occur per square mile. Severe storms are a reason to set the container on a firm, level pad and keep the doors latched. Add vents to manage condensation, and check the pad after heavy weather. A level base keeps the doors working and the box sitting square.

How people use shipping containers in Aurora

Common uses in this region are jobsite storage for remodels and construction, business and inventory storage, and home storage during a move or renovation. A jobsite container keeps tools and materials locked on site. A storage container handles business inventory or the contents of a home during a move or renovation.

In short, Aurora projects run from jobsite storage and business inventory to home moves and renovations. Send your ZIP code and what you need to get a delivered price.

Local conditions to plan for

Altitude, sun and swings

Strong sun and big day-to-night temperature swings drive condensation. Vents help, and good paint protects against UV and hail wear.

Freeze-thaw and snow

Frozen ground heaves and settles. A compacted, well-drained gravel pad keeps the container level so the doors keep closing properly. Avoid scheduling delivery on soft spring-thaw ground.

Placement rules

Rules for containers on private property are set by your city or county, and sometimes your HOA or deed restrictions. Some places treat a container like a shed; others have rules on size, placement, screening or how long it can stay. Check with your local planning or zoning office before delivery. See container rules in Colorado for what we found on official state sites.

Sizes we deliver around Aurora

• 20ft standard container: 20' L x 8' W x 8'6" H
• 40ft standard container: 40' L x 8' W x 8'6" H
• 40ft high cube container: 40' L x 8' W x 9'6" H
• 10ft container: 10' L x 8' W x 8'6" H (availability varies, ask us)

Delivery checklist

• A straight, clear approach: roughly 60 to 100 ft for a 20ft, 100 to 150 ft for a 40ft
• About 12 ft of width, and no low wires or branches overhead
• Firm, level ground at the drop spot, ideally gravel or blocks

How delivery works · Site prep

Renting instead of buying

Need storage for a few months, a move or a job in the Aurora area? We also rent containers by the month, delivered by tilt-bed and picked up when you're done. Rentals are quote-based: ask for a rental quote with your ZIP code and we'll confirm availability with it.