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Best Accessories for Storage Containers (2026 Guide)

4 Shelves in Storage Container

Storage containers may seem boring, but wait until you accessorize them! With the right accessories, you can transform a standard shipping container into a highly functional storage solution, workshop, or mobile workspace. Whether you’re renting or purchasing a container, adding the right features can improve organization, accessibility, and efficiency. At Outback Storage Containers in Westerly, […]

Rental Fleet of Shipping Containers in Rhode Island | Outback Storage

20' Shipping Container

If you’re searching for shipping container rentals in Rhode Island, Outback Storage has you covered. While many people know us for container sales, we also offer a reliable rental fleet of 20-foot wind- and water-tight shipping containers delivered directly to your home or business. We proudly serve customers within a 50-mile radius of Westerly, RI, […]

How to Prepare for a Shipping Container (Rentals & Purchases)

Once you’ve selected your shipping container—whether you’re renting or purchasing—it’s time to prepare your site for delivery. Proper preparation ensures a smooth, safe, and efficient drop-off. Space Requirements for DeliveryBefore delivery, we’ll typically ask about the space available at your location. To ensure safe placement, you’ll need approximately: This allows enough room for the truck […]

A Pop-Up Kite Store Business Built from a Shipping Container

At Outback Storage Containers, we love seeing how customers transform shipping containers into innovative business solutions. One standout example is Ronald Kitt, owner of Kitt Kites, who created a unique pop-up kite store using one of our containers. A Creative Shipping Container Retail Space Ronald’s mobile kite shop highlights the versatility of a mobile business […]

Storage Containers for Moving Your Household Goods

Storage containers for moving can make a move much simpler.  Not only are they a cheaper option than using a moving company, but at your new location, you will have extra storage already in place. However, there are a number of considerations you should take into account when selecting storage containers for moving, that all depend […]

Storage Containers for Sale New England

We specialize in selling containers to customers throughout RI, MA, CT, NH, ME, and VT. We make it simple to purchase containers online. We take high-resolution pictures of all of the containers that we have for sale in our inventory and list them for you to view from your computer. Start by picking the container […]

Storage Shed vs Shipping Container: Which One Should You Get?

Traditionally, backyard storage sheds have been made of wood.  Over the last few decades, manufacturers have started using vinyl as an alternative to wood.  Recently, the most exciting trend in backyard storage sheds has taken a totally new angle in the form of repurposed shipping containers.  Shipping containers used as storage sheds have many advantages over traditional wooden […]

The Process of Refurbishing A Shipping Container

This is the process by which we refurbish our storage/shipping containers. First, we grind all of the loose/flaky rust off. Then we paint the container with a high-quality oil-based paint which has a rust inhibitor built in. Although it’s not shown in the video, the roof of the container is ground, primed, and painted also. […]

Town of Coventry Opens Community “Bike Bank” Using Shipping Container

The Coventry, Rhode Island, community “Bike Bank” was a passion project for town special duties clerk Melissa Soares when she contacted Outback Storage about acquiring a used shipping container for the project.  An avid biker herself, Ms. Soares wanted to share her joy of biking with her community and reduce waste in her community.  The […]

Used Shipping Container – Pitfalls to Avoid

Customers often ask us what they should be looking for in a Used Shipping Container.  With any Pre-Owned products, you don’t want to be acquiring a previous owner’s problems….used shipping containers are no exception! Here is a helpful list of items to avoid when shopping for a used shipping container: Rust Shipping containers are of […]

Container Dimensions

All dimensions are approximate and may vary slightly from container to container.

20' Shipping Container Dimensions

Exterior

  • Length: 20'
  • Width: 8'
  • Height: 8' 6"

Interior

  • Length: 19' 4"
  • Width: 7' 8¼"
  • Height: 7' 10"

Door

  • Width: 7' 8"
  • Height: 7' 5¾"

Exterior

  • Length: 20'
  • Width: 8'
  • Height: 9' 6"

Interior

  • Length: 19' 4"
  • Width: 7' 8¼"
  • Height: 8' 10"

Door

  • Width: 7' 8"
  • Height: 8' 5¼"

Exterior

  • Length: 40'
  • Width: 8'
  • Height: 8' 6"

Interior

  • Length: 39' 4"
  • Width: 7' 8¼"
  • Height: 7' 10"

Door

  • Width: 7' 8"
  • Height: 7' 5¾"

Exterior

  • Length: 40'
  • Width: 8'
  • Height: 9' 6"

Interior

  • Length: 39' 4"
  • Width: 7' 8¼"
  • Height: 8' 8"

Door

  • Width: 7' 8"
  • Height: 8' 5¼"

Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT SIZE CONTAINERS DO YOU SELL?

We offer a variety of container sizes for sale. While standard options include 20′ and 40′ containers, we frequently have other sizes available as well. Be sure to check our Containers for Sale section for the latest inventory. Our containers come in two height options: 8.5′ (standard) and 9.5′ (high-cube) to suit your storage needs.

The amount of space is minimal. For a 20-foot unit, you will need approximately 85 feet of straight clearance, 40-foot container you will need 125 feet.

We deliver 20’ containers to your site using a tilt bed truck. The driver will back in the truck, tilt the bed, and drive out from underneath the container.The container will gently slide off the truck, onto the ground. The driver will need to pull straight out from underneath the container.

Watch A Video: 20’ Container Delivery

The site will have to be fairly level, smooth, and firm. We can deliver on dirt, cement, grass, crushed stone, and asphalt. Keep in mind that a container might sink in a soft surface and our truck could leave tire marks.

We recommend that you or a designated contact person be present the first time we deliver a unit to you. If this is not possible, we can discuss other alternatives.

We strive to deliver your container in the shortest amount of time. We can usually deliver within a week.

It is your responsibility to check with your local authorities about the placement of the container.

We do not have the capability to move containers full. Our containers can be used on site, filled, and we will pick them up when it is empty. We do not provide moving services.

We offer many different container colors, please view our current inventory for sale to see colors available now.

We sell 10’, 16′, 20’, 24′, 30′, and 40’ long containers. Containers are 8’6″ tall unless it is a high cube shipping container, then it is 9’6″ tall.

We sell containers with doors at one end, both ends (double door containers), side doors (open side containers), and also can do modifications.

Full payment is due upon delivery. We accept cash, check, and major credit cards. There is a 3% processing fee for all credit/debit card transactions.

The containers on the website are the actual containers we have in stock. To purchase a particular container, note the container ID number to specify it.

Yes, all of our containers are located at 11 Gavitt Avenue, Westerly, RI 02891. We are open Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm. We are happy to show customers the containers in person.

HOW MUCH SPACE IS REQUIRED FOR DELIVERY?

The amount of space is minimal. For a 20-foot unit, you will need approximately 75 feet of straight clearance.

We deliver 20’ containers to your site using a tilt bed truck. The driver will back in the truck, tilt the bed, and drive out from underneath the container.The container will gently slide off the truck, onto the ground. The driver will need to pull straight out from underneath the container.

Watch A Video: 20’ Container Delivery

The site will have to be fairly level, smooth, and firm. We can deliver on dirt, cement, grass, crushed stone, and asphalt. Keep in mind that a container might sink in a soft surface and our truck could leave tire marks.

We recommend that you or a designated contact person be present the first time we deliver a unit to you. If this is not possible, we can discuss other alternatives.

We strive to deliver your container in the shortest amount of time. We can usually deliver within a week.

Your final bill will be prorated. For example, if your container is picked up on February 9, you will be charged for February 1- February 9, 9 days.

It is your responsibility to check with your local authorities about the placement of the container.

We do not provide insurance for your goods and liability of stored items rests with the customer.

We do not have the capability to move containers full. Our containers can be used on site, filled, and we will pick them up when it is empty. We do not provide moving services.

We ask that you not store any of the following materials in the container: illegal, toxic, waste, contaminated, controlled, hazardous, restricted, explosive, flammable, chemical, paint, or any inherently dangerous material of any kind.

Our rental containers are a neutral color in order to blend in with the surroundings.

The amount of space is minimal. For a 10-foot or 20-foot unit, you will need approximately 75 feet of straight clearance. For a 40’-foot unit, you will need approximately 110 feet of straight clearance.

Upon delivery, we charge the first month’s rent, delivery, and pickup. Subsequent months are billed. We accept cash, check, and all major credit cards.

When you are finished with the container and it has been swept out, give us a call. We will pick up the container as soon as the same day or as long as a few weeks depending on our schedule.  Average time for pickup is typically less than a week.

Yes, all of our containers are located at 11 Gavitt Avenue, Westerly, RI 02891. We are open Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm. We are happy to show customers the containers in person.

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Buying A Shipping Container

Outback Storage Containers proudly delivers storage containers throughout New England for customers who purchase a container. Please note that we exclusively offer delivery within these New England states—no exceptions. Outback Storage reserves the right to refuse to deliver a shipping container to any location it deems unacceptable for any reason.

Outback Storage Containers proudly delivers storage containers throughout Rhode Island, and to limited portions of Massachusetts & Connecticut for customers who rent a container. Refer to the map for details. Please note that we exclusively offer delivery within this area—no exceptions. Outback Storage reserves the right to refuse to deliver a storage container to any location it deems unacceptable for any reason.

Delivery Area

Renting A Shipping Container

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