A 20ft storage container runs about 20 feet long by 8 feet wide, with roughly 8.5 feet of height, and holds around 1,170 cubic feet. Empty weight lands near 4,850 pounds. Sterling Heights Porta Pros sets these on job sites, driveways and lots across the city, month to month.
Inside, you get close to 19 feet 4 inches of usable length once you account for door framing. Width stays near 7 feet 8 inches clear, and door openings run about 7 feet 8 inches wide by 7 feet 6 inches tall on standard units. Empty weight sits around 4,850 pounds; loaded, that climbs fast depending on what goes in. That is worth knowing if a crew is setting one on soft ground behind a home in Sterling Heights or staging it near a build site. If you are still deciding between sizes, the storage container rental page walks through 20ft versus 40ft, and 40ft storage container covers the bigger option for anyone comparing footprint against cost. Delivery trucks need clearance to set the box down safely, similar to the 60 feet of straight clearance a roll-off truck needs for roll-off dumpster rental, so tell us what the approach looks like when you book.
Monthly rental is the standard way these are priced, and that is where the number matters most.
| unit | duration | low | typical | high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| storage | month | $100 | $125 | $250 |
That range covers a plain steel box on level ground with straightforward access. A 20ft mobile office container with trailer, or a cold storage unit with refrigeration built in, prices differently than a bare steel box and falls outside that table, so ask us directly if that is what the job calls for. For a full cost breakdown across sizes, see storage container rental cost. Site services on the same job, like temporary fence rental around the container or a mobile office trailer rental next to it, are worth pricing together since delivery can sometimes be combined.
Placement on a driveway or private lot is usually fine, but placement in the public right of way, or for an extended stay, needs confirming with the city before delivery. We have not verified a specific Sterling Heights ordinance for container placement, so check with the city rather than guess. The same caution applies to portable restrooms staged alongside a container on a construction site; porta potty permit requirements and dumpster permit requirements cover the sanitation and roll-off side of that question. If your project sits closer to Troy, 6.7 miles west, or Madison Heights, 9.7 miles southwest, the permit question is a separate one for that jurisdiction, not Sterling Heights.
Empty, it runs about 4,850 pounds. Loaded weight depends entirely on contents, and heavy loads on soft or unpaved ground in Sterling Heights can need matting or a more level pad. Ask your driver about ground conditions before delivery day so nothing gets stuck.
A single room's furniture, several pallets, or a small crew's tools and equipment typically fit with room to spare. It is a common size for home renovation porta potty projects that also need extra job-site storage during a remodel.
Yes. Monthly is the standard term, and pricing sits in the table above. Shorter stays are possible but cost more per week in practice, so ask about your specific timeline when you request a quote.
Standard units lock at the door with a lockbox or padlock housing. For active construction sites, pairing it with temporary fence rental or a chain link temporary fence around the perimeter adds another layer.
Yes, including toward Roseville, 9.0 miles southeast, and Macomb, 11.9 miles northeast. Check service areas for the full coverage map, or call ahead to confirm delivery timing for your address.
Yes. Sterling Heights Porta Pros delivers 20ft storage container across Sterling Heights 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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