A 40ft storage container gives you roughly double the space of a 20-footer, and pricing for the smaller unit starts at $100 a month on the low end. Saint Paul Porta Pros stages 40 foot storage container rental for construction crews, remodels and warehouse overflow across the city. Delivery scheduling depends on site access.
A 40 foot box holds about double the cubic footage of the 20ft storage container, which makes it the pick for full households, whole-floor renovation debris staged before pickup, or contractor equipment that needs to sit on site for months. If you are not sure which size fits the job, the storage container rental page walks through both options side by side, and general storage container rental cost guidance applies to Saint Paul jobs whether you land on the 20 or the 40. Crews running a long build in Saint Paul often pair a 40ft box with a construction dumpster rental so debris and stored materials do not compete for the same footprint. If office space is the actual need rather than storage, a mobile office trailer rental is worth a look instead. Ground needs to be level and firm, similar to placement rules for a temporary fence rental or a restroom trailer pad, so walk the drop site before the truck shows up.
Monthly storage pricing for the container line runs from a low of $100 up to $250, based on measured data across the market, with delivery handled as a separate line item. Delivery fees for site services in this category run from $120 to $420 for a month-long placement, and that range covers the truck time to position a container of this size. Saint Paul crews comparing this against a 40ft storage container versus a 20ft storage container should note that the larger box costs more to move but usually costs less per cubic foot stored over a multi-month job.
| item | duration | low | typical | high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| storage | month | 100 | 125 | 250 |
| delivery_fee | month | 120 | 172 | 420 |
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Yes, but access matters more with a 40 footer than with a 20. A roll-off delivery, and container drops follow similar clearance logic, needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck to set the unit down safely. Downtown Saint Paul lots, alley access sites and tight residential driveways sometimes cannot offer that stretch, so it is worth measuring before booking. If a container will not fit, a 10 yard dumpster rental or 20 yard dumpster rental for debris removal, combined with a smaller storage box, can solve the same problem in less room. Crews working sites near West St. Paul, 4.3 miles south of Saint Paul, or Maplewood, 8.8 miles northeast, run into the same access questions and the same fix applies: measure the approach, not just the footprint. For active build sites, pairing storage with construction site services like a light tower rental or temporary power pole keeps the whole lot organized instead of scattered.
Rentals run month to month, and there is no fixed maximum. Multi-month construction jobs and long remodels are the most common use case. Rates stay flat per month rather than stepping down, so budget the storage container rental cost at a consistent monthly figure for planning.
Yes. The ground has to be stable and firm enough to support the container fully loaded, similar to placement standards used for accessible routes under ADA Standards 302.1. Gravel, asphalt or compacted dirt all work if they are flat.
Placement in the right of way or on a public easement needs confirming with the City of Saint Paul before delivery. Driveways and private lots typically do not require the same check. Ask your Saint Paul Porta Pros coordinator to flag it during scheduling.
The 40 foot unit roughly doubles the storage volume of the 20ft storage container at a higher monthly rate and a larger footprint on site. Choose based on volume of goods, not just job duration.
Often yes, depending on current fleet availability. Delivery fee timing can shift with lead time, so call early if the job start date is fixed. Emergency-style turnaround works better for smaller units than for a full 40 footer.
Yes. Saint Paul Porta Pros delivers 40ft storage container across Saint Paul 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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