Shipping Containers for Sale and Rent in El Paso, TX
New and used 20ft, 40ft and 40ft high cube containers delivered across the El Paso area. Your container ships from the yard nearest to you, with one delivered price and one point of contact.
Buying a container in the El Paso area
A common reason people in El Paso book a steel container is jobsite storage: a remodel, a new build or a construction crew that needs one lockable place for tools, materials and equipment. The same box works just as well for business inventory, or for keeping a house's worth of belongings dry during a move or a renovation. Container Koala sells and rents 10ft, 20ft, 40ft and 40ft high cube containers in El Paso, in new one-trip, cargo-worthy and wind and watertight grades. You send a ZIP code and what you need, a real person checks what is available for that ZIP, books tilt-bed or flatbed delivery, and sends one delivered price. You deal with one person from quote to drop-off.
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.
Shipping container sizes for El Paso buyers
Pick the size by what goes inside and how much room you have to set it down. Outside dimensions are the same whatever the grade, so the table below works for new and used boxes alike.
The 20ft, 40ft and 40ft high cube are the standard sizes. The 10ft goes where nothing longer will fit, but availability varies by area, so ask us to check it against your ZIP code.
Common container uses around El Paso
These are the common container uses in this region:
Jobsite storage for remodels and construction. A locked box on site keeps tools and materials out of the weather and out of the way.
Business and inventory storage. Extra floor space without taking on more building.
Home storage during a move or renovation. Pack it, lock it and keep the house clear while the work happens. The same storage page covers it.
Shipping containers for sale and rent in El Paso
Containers in El Paso are for sale and for rent. Buying suits long-term or permanent storage, where the box stays put and becomes part of the property. Renting suits a project, a move or a season, where you want the space for a while and then want it gone. Rental details come with your quote.
What El Paso weather means for a steel container
FEMA's National Risk Index puts El Paso County in the top quarter of US counties for how often inland flooding events occur per square mile. Keep the container off low spots and drainage paths so water does not pool under it. General care helps as well: vents manage condensation inside a steel box, and a firm, level pad keeps the frame from twisting.
To move ahead, pick the size and grade that fit the job, check placement with the city, county or HOA, then send your ZIP code and requirements for a delivered price.
Local conditions to plan for
Humidity and condensation
Warm, humid air condenses on cool steel. Roof or wall vents, a few moisture absorbers and keeping stored things off the floor on pallets protect what is inside.
Storms and anchoring
A container is heavy but can still shift in extreme wind or flooding. Ground anchors or tie-downs are common in storm-prone areas, and some local rules require them for certain placements.
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 Texas for what we found on official state sites.
Sizes we deliver around El Paso
- 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)
Your price in the El Paso area
Container prices move with the size and grade you pick, what is in stock at the yard nearest to you and the distance to your site. Tell us your ZIP code and how to reach you, and you'll see the delivered price for your exact address. We usually reply within 1-2 business hours.
- Container and delivery in one price
- Tilt-bed (set on the ground) or flatbed (you unload)
- Nothing is ordered until you approve it
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 El Paso 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.
Tell us your ZIP code and what you need, and you'll get the delivered price for your address.
Get your priceQuestions people ask
Can I buy or rent a shipping container in El Paso?
Yes. Containers are available to buy or to rent in El Paso, in 10ft, 20ft, 40ft and 40ft high cube sizes, and in new one-trip, cargo-worthy or wind and watertight grade. Send your ZIP code and what you need, and you get one delivered price to work from.
How is a shipping container delivered in El Paso?
By tilt-bed or flatbed truck. A tilt-bed slides the container onto the ground and needs a long, straight, clear approach with room overhead. A flatbed keeps the box on the trailer and you provide a forklift or crane to lift it off; flatbed suits sites where a tilt-bed cannot get a straight run.
Is a high cube container worth it?
A 40ft high cube stands 9'6" tall outside against 8'6" for a standard 40ft, so it gives you an extra foot of interior height on the same footprint. That suits tall items, shelving and workshops. If you do not need the height, a standard 40ft does the same job with a lower profile.
How should I prepare the ground before delivery in El Paso?
Set the container on firm, level ground and keep it off low spots and drainage paths where water can pool. Clear the approach of overhead wires and branches, since tilt-bed delivery needs a straight run in. The site prep guide covers the pad and the approach.
What is the difference between a 20ft and a 40ft container?
A 20ft container is 20' long outside and holds roughly half the volume of a 40ft, which makes it easier to place on a smaller lot and easier to lift with a forklift, since 20ft units usually have forklift pockets. A 40ft gives you twice the floor length for bulk storage, equipment or a larger jobsite, and most 40ft units need a crane to unload.
Get your price in the El Paso area
Start with your ZIP code. A real person checks stock at the yard nearest to you and sends the price for your container delivered to your site. We usually reply within 1-2 business hours.