Shipping Containers for Sale and Rent in Plymouth, MN
New and used 20ft, 40ft and 40ft high cube containers delivered across the Plymouth area. Your container ships from the yard nearest to you, with one delivered price and one point of contact.
Buying a container in the Plymouth area
Start with grade. The choice between new one-trip, cargo-worthy and wind and watertight shapes what you pay, how the box looks and how much structure you get. Then match size to the space and the load, and choose the delivery method that fits the approach to the site. Container Koala sells and rents containers in Plymouth with tilt-bed or flatbed delivery. Send a ZIP code and what you need, and a real person checks options that serve that ZIP, sets up 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 containers for sale and rent in Plymouth
Containers come for sale and for rent. Buying suits long-term or permanent storage. Renting suits a project, a move or a season; rental details come with the quote. Both paths use the same size and grade choices, so settle those first.
Shipping container sizes for Plymouth buyers
Plymouth has about 2,400 residents per square mile of land, a mostly suburban pattern. Many homes have room beside a driveway for a container, which makes a 20ft or 10ft box practical for household storage. For bigger loads, step up to a 40ft.
The 20ft, 40ft and 40ft high cube are the standard sizes. The 10ft fits tight spaces, but availability varies by area, so ask.
Match the outside length and width to the pad and the turning room, not just the door opening.
Common container uses around Plymouth
Home storage during a move or renovation is a common fit, and a container keeps the contents out of the house while work runs. Garage overflow and seasonal storage suit a box parked beside the driveway. Jobsite storage for builders keeps tools and materials close to the work.
To move forward, pick the size that matches the load and the space, check placement with the city, county or HOA, then request a quote with your ZIP code and what you need.
Local conditions to plan for
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 Minnesota for what we found on official state sites.
Sizes we deliver around Plymouth
- 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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth?
Yes. Container Koala sells and rents containers in Plymouth, including 20ft, 40ft and 40ft high cube sizes, with tilt-bed or flatbed delivery. The 10ft size is worth asking about because availability varies by area. Send a ZIP code and what you need, and a real person checks options that serve that ZIP and sends one delivered price.
Is a high cube container worth it?
A 40ft high cube is 9'6" high outside versus 8'6" for a standard 40ft, so it gives about a foot more outside height. That helps with tall items, shelving or a workshop layout. If your load is low and the site has overhead limits, a standard 40ft may fit better.
How should I prepare the ground before delivery in Plymouth?
Choose firm, level ground with a clear path for the truck. For tilt-bed delivery, keep the approach long, straight and free of low wires or branches. For flatbed delivery, plan for a forklift or crane and keep the lifting zone clear. In winter, snow and ice can limit access to soft or unpaved approaches.
Get your price in the Plymouth 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.