A 20ft storage container gives you about 160 square feet of lockable space, roughly 20 feet long, 8 feet wide and 8.5 feet tall on standard units. Bismarck Porta Pros stocks them for jobsites, moves and seasonal overflow, and monthly rates on comparable storage container rental units run 100 to 250 dollars depending on term and add-ons.
Empty steel containers in this size class typically weigh in the neighborhood of 4,900 to 5,000 pounds, though exact figures vary by manufacturer and condition. That matters for delivery. A storage container rental truck needs solid, level ground to set it down safely, especially after a Bismarck winter thaw softens gravel pads. Weight also affects driveway or lot placement, since some surfaces cannot support that load without cracking. If you are comparing a 20ft storage container against a 40ft storage container, remember the longer box weighs more and needs more clearance to place, closer to the 60 feet of straight room a roll-off delivery driver looks for behind the truck. Ask about ground conditions before delivery day, whether you are in Bismarck proper or out toward Mandan, 7.4 miles west.
Standard units measure close to 20 feet long by 8 feet wide by 8.5 feet tall, giving usable interior space once you account for wall thickness and door swing. That is enough room for a small crew's tools, a construction office's files, or a household's worth of furniture during a renovation. If you need more, the 40ft storage container doubles the footprint without doubling the delivery hassle. Door openings on most units run wide enough for pallet jacks and hand trucks, though exact clearance varies by unit, so confirm before you plan a big load-in. Pair a container with a temporary fence rental if the site sits near foot traffic, or add a mobile office trailer rental if you need a 20ft mobile office container with trailer setup instead of pure storage. Many renovation crews in Bismarck combine a container with a home renovation porta potty for a self-contained site.
If your load fits in a single-car garage with room to spare, a 20ft box usually works, and it costs less to place than a 40ft unit on tight urban lots. Bismarck contractors renting for construction site services often start with the 20ft size and upgrade only if the punch list grows. Event organizers use them for seasonal equipment storage between bookings, and some ask about a 20ft cold storage container for perishable inventory, though that is a specialty unit worth confirming availability on directly. For pure jobsite storage next to a roll-off dumpster rental, the 20ft size keeps both units inside a compact footprint, which helps on Bismarck lots where space runs tight between property lines. Compare monthly costs against a storage container rental cost breakdown before committing to a term.
| duration | low | typical | high |
|---|---|---|---|
| month | 100 | 125 | 250 |
Placement rules depend on where the container sits, especially near a street or right of way. Confirm any permit question directly with the City of Bismarck before delivery. See our porta potty permit requirements page for the general logic that applies to placed equipment, since the same setback thinking often carries over.
Rentals run month to month in most cases, with the monthly rate holding steady whether you keep it four weeks or six months. Long jobs near Lincoln, 7.7 miles southeast, often keep containers on site for an entire project phase.
Yes, some units come configured as office space on a trailer chassis rather than static ground storage. Ask us to match the container to your site rather than defaulting to the standard box, especially if you also need a temporary power pole run to it.
Tools, materials, furniture and equipment all fit, but check load limits before stacking anything heavy near the door. Avoid anything flammable or hazardous, and pair the container with a construction dumpster rental so debris does not end up stored by accident.
A flatbed or roll-off style truck sets the unit down using rails or a tilt bed, and the crew needs clear approach room to place it level. Request a site walk-through with Bismarck Porta Pros before delivery day so the truck has a clean path in.
Yes. Bismarck Porta Pros delivers 20ft storage container across Bismarck 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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