A 20ft storage container gives you roughly 160 square feet of lockable space for tools, fixtures or overflow inventory, and monthly rental on a unit this size runs 100 to 250 dollars depending on term and site access. Gardena Porta Pros delivers them flat-bed, ready to lock the same day.
An empty 20ft steel container weighs in the neighborhood of 5,000 pounds, which matters once you're figuring out what surface it can sit on and whether a forklift or crane is needed to reposition it after drop-off. That weight is also why placement matters before delivery day, not after. Gardena Porta Pros checks ground conditions as part of scheduling, the same way we look at clearance for a roll-off dumpster rental or a restroom trailer rental. Loaded weight climbs fast depending on what goes inside, so if you're storing equipment or materials rather than boxes, tell us up front. Customers comparing container weight against a 40ft storage container usually find the 20ft unit easier to place on tighter Gardena lots, driveways, or job sites near West Athens, about 2.4 miles north. If you need help deciding between sizes at all, our storage container rental page breaks down the difference in footprint and payload side by side.
A standard 20ft unit measures 20 feet long, 8 feet wide, and roughly 8.5 feet tall on the outside, giving enough interior clearance to walk a pallet jack down the center aisle without ducking. That's the same footprint whether you're renting for a home remodel, a retail buildout, or a construction phase alongside a construction dumpster rental already on site. Some Gardena customers ask about a 20ft mobile office container with trailer setup instead of a straight storage box; if you need a workspace rather than just shelving, look at our mobile office trailer rental instead, since the interior build is different even though the exterior shell is close in size. Door swing needs clearance too, and we plan for that during the site walk, the same care we give to temporary fence rental layouts that have to work around existing structures. Full dimension comparisons against the 40 foot option live on dumpster sizes and dimensions if you're weighing multiple equipment types at once.
Yes, a 20ft cold storage container costs more than a standard dry unit because of the refrigeration equipment, and we quote those separately rather than off the standard storage table since demand and availability shift by season. For standard dry units, here's what Gardena renters typically see:
| duration | typical monthly-equivalent |
|---|---|
| month | 100 to 250 dollars |
Delivery is billed separately and depends on distance and access, similar to how we price delivery for portable restroom rental or a holding tank rental job. If you're comparing container storage against renting a dumpster to just clear the site instead, our dumpster rental cost page runs those numbers too. Gardena sits close enough to Alondra Park, about 2 miles west, and Lawndale, roughly 3.1 miles west, that most of our delivery routes overlap with jobs we're already running in those areas, which keeps scheduling tight.
There's no fixed cap. Most Gardena renters keep a unit for the length of a renovation or a seasonal inventory push, from one month to several. Monthly billing applies past the first term, and you can extend or schedule pickup with a quick call once your project timeline shifts.
Placement in a driveway or private lot usually doesn't need one, but anything sitting in the public right of way needs confirming with the city first. We recommend checking before delivery day. Our porta potty permit requirements page covers the same right-of-way question for portable restrooms if that helps frame it.
Not well long-term. Weight distribution across 20 feet of steel needs a stable surface, ideally compacted gravel, asphalt or concrete. Soft ground can let the container settle unevenly, which then jams the doors. We'll flag this during the site check before delivery.
Mainly footprint and payload. The 20ft unit fits tighter Gardena lots and costs less monthly; the 40ft doubles the length and the weight capacity. See 40ft storage container for the full spec comparison if you're deciding between the two.
Yes. We run routes covering Hermosa Beach, about 6.7 miles west, and West Rancho Dominguez, roughly 3.1 miles east, alongside our regular Gardena schedule. Check service areas for the full coverage map or request a quote directly.
Yes. Gardena Porta Pros delivers 20ft storage container across Gardena 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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