Shipping Containers for Sale and Rent in Merced, CA
New and used 20ft, 40ft and 40ft high cube containers delivered across the Merced area. Your container ships from the yard nearest to you, with one delivered price and one point of contact.
Buying a container in the Merced area
Merced sits in Merced County, and Container Koala delivers shipping containers across the city and the communities around it, including Atwater, Livingston and Dos Palos. Send your ZIP code and what you need, and a real person checks stock at the yard nearest that ZIP and comes back with one delivered price. Boxes come in 10ft, 20ft, 40ft and 40ft high cube, in new one-trip, cargo-worthy and wind and watertight grades, for sale or for rent. Delivery is by tilt-bed or flatbed truck. Customers in Atwater, Livingston and Dos Palos can request a delivered price the same way: send the ZIP code along with the size and grade you are after.
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.
How people use shipping containers in Merced
Three uses fit the Merced area well. The first is jobsite storage for remodels and construction, where a steel box keeps tools and materials locked and dry between crews.
The second is business and inventory storage, and the third is home storage during a move or renovation. Both run through storage containers, and both come down to the same question: how much floor space you need and whether you want shelving along the walls.
Keeping a container in good shape in Merced
Add general care on top of that: vents for condensation and a firm, level pad under the box so it stays true and the doors keep swinging cleanly.
Jobsite storage, business inventory, home overflow during a move: pick the size and grade that match, and request a quote for one delivered price.
Local conditions to plan for
Dry seasons, coast and fire
Dry summers are easy on stored things. Near the coast, salty air speeds up rust, so touch up scratches. In fire-prone areas, keep brush cleared around any structure.
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 California for what we found on official state sites.
Sizes we deliver around Merced
- 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 Merced 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 Merced 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 Merced?
Yes. Containers are for sale and for rent in 10ft, 20ft, 40ft and 40ft high cube. Send your ZIP code and the size and grade you need, and you get one delivered price.
How should I prepare the ground before delivery in Merced?
Set firm, level ground with a clear approach and no low wires or branches. Check with the city, county or your HOA about where the box can sit. More detail is in site prep.
How do I stop condensation inside a container in Merced?
Vent the box so moist air can move, keep contents off the floor, and shade the steel where you can. Light paint and vents help in the heat, and a firm, level pad keeps the doors sealing properly.
What container grade should I choose?
New one-trip looks close to new. Cargo-worthy is used but was judged structurally fit to carry cargo when inspected. Wind and watertight is cosmetically worn but sealed against wind and rain. All three keep things dry; they differ in looks, structure and price.
Get your price in the Merced 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.