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Outback Storage Supports Prout Students with Operation Warm Welcome

Storage Container for Charity When a parent from The Prout School approached Outback Storage about using a container for storage for their Operation Warm Welcome project, Outback’s owner, Keith Tremblay was happy to support the student-led effort.  The container is located at Outback Storage headquarters on 11 Gavitt Ave. and is serving as the home-base […]

Portable Storage Container

A portable storage container is sometimes a better option than a self-storage unit because your goods are always where you want them or need them. As a result, many people might find that a portable storage container is exactly what they need for their home or business.  In addition, these units can be moved to […]

Cost of Shipping Containers – Shipping Container Costs

There are many different factors that go into the cost of a shipping container. These containers are perfect for extra storage or to use as buildings. Many even use them for their intended use, moving goods. However, there are many additional expenses that can raise the cost of a shipping container. No matter what the […]

Customized Shipping Container Serves as a Front Yard Shed

Customized shipping container serves as a front yard shed Many of our customers purchase shipping containers to be used as a backyard shed, however, in this instance, neither a shed nor a shipping container would solve the customer problem.  The wooden shed which sat in the client’s front yard for years had become infested with […]

Dimensions of A Shipping Container

Dimensions of a shipping container are important to understand because they come in different standard sizes.  Many people find that they need extra space for storing items at their home or business. A great solution is a shipping container that can be delivered and used on-site. These rectangular units provide safe and secure storage that […]

How A Shipping/Storage Container Floor Is Constructed

I’m often asked about the flooring of the shipping containers I sell. People want to know how thick the wood flooring is which direction the cross members run, how thick the cross members are, etc. I recently took a new 20′ storage container into a stock that had a damaged floor. The floor of the shipping […]

How To Buy A Shipping Container

I get a lot of requests for quotes from customers across the US outside of my service area of the New England states comprised of Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. I’ve written the following Buyer’s Guide To Purchase A Storage Container for customers both from within and outside of my service […]

20′ Shipping Container For Sale | Outback Storage Containers

If you are looking for a 20′ shipping container for sale you may have found there are a few different ways to purchase these types of containers. Sometimes it seems like everywhere you look there is a spare 20′ shipping container for sale and so obtaining one should be inexpensive and easy to get on […]

How to store your holiday décor? Hint, it ends with a shipping container!

Holiday Décor Storage If you are like us, you may tend to go overboard with your holiday decorations.  We have bins of ornaments, many many strings of lights, artificial wreaths and more.  Since we are in the business of storage containers, we thought we’d share some ideas we’ve come across over the years. Storing Christmas […]

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.

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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.

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Renting A Shipping Container

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