New, used & refurbished containers for sale in Irvine
Irvine is running one of the largest municipal construction programmes in Orange County. The Great Park build-out is a roughly $1.1 billion project across some 1,300 acres, with phases landing in waves from 2026 through the end of the decade — an amphitheatre, two lakes, cultural buildings, and the Canopy retail centre. Add the Spectrum, the Irvine Business Complex, the Healthcare Corridor, and ordinary tenant improvement work across the business parks, and there is steady demand for somewhere secure to put tools, materials and equipment.
Long projects change the calculation. A container on a job site running eighteen months or more usually costs less bought than rented, and we will tell you where that line falls for your schedule rather than quietly billing monthly for three years. For a defined phase, rental is the cleaner answer — we deliver and collect on our own trucks, so a unit arrives when the phase starts and leaves when it ends.
One local caution worth stating plainly: Irvine is among the most association-governed cities in California, and residential CC&Rs here commonly prohibit containers outright, including temporary ones. Check with your association before you order. Commercial, industrial and permitted construction sites are far more straightforward, and we will supply dimensions, weights and placement drawings for whatever you need to file.
Watertight roof, hole-free floors, sealing doors — checked at the depot.
Our drivers, our tilt-bed trucks, Irvine in 3–5 business days.
Rated 5 stars by Irvine buyers
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On the way back from picking up parts we finally stopped by since we drive past it a lot. Solid spot — the guy working was super helpful and got us in and out quick with the container we needed. Prices seemed fair compared to what everyone else charges online.
A Google UserWorked over a weekend to get us a modified shipping container ahead of schedule at a reasonable price. This company is the best!
Byron YoungI would recommend Shipping Container Depot and Phil to any of my business colleagues. They go out of their way to help you — very few companies like them left. Thank you for your expertise.
Andrew SimapayBought a container and could not be happier. The price was very reasonable, cheaper than the other quotes, and it was delivered on time — placed in a very tight spot for no extra money and with a smile. Great job!
Troy Worrell
Buy or rent
Own it outright, or rent it for as long as the job runs. Same fleet, same 3–5 business day Irvine delivery either way.
Own it outright — new (one-trip) or used. Best when you need the container long term or plan to modify it.
- New or used, every size in stock
- Yours to keep, modify, or resell
- Call for best price — no broker markup
Short or long term, delivered and picked up on our fleet. Best for job sites, seasonal storage, and temporary space.
- Short or long term — flexible
- Delivered and collected by us
- Wind & water tight, ready to lock
Container sizes for sale in Irvine
Every unit available one trip / new or used. Real external dimensions shown.
Compact, easy to place, ideal for tight lots and tool storage.
9’10” L × 8’0″ W × 8’6″ HOne trip / new · UsedView details
Same small footprint, a foot more headroom inside.
9’10” L × 8’0″ W × 9’6″ HOne trip / new · UsedView details
The workhorse — the most-ordered size for storage and job sites.
20’0″ L × 8’0″ W × 8’6″ HOne trip / new · UsedView details
Extra interior height on the most popular footprint.
20’0″ L × 8’0″ W × 9’6″ HOne trip / new · UsedView details
Double the length, same footprint width — maximum storage per dollar.
40’0″ L × 8’0″ W × 8’6″ HOne trip / new · UsedView details
A foot taller inside — the go-to for container homes and offices.
40’0″ L × 8’0″ W × 9’6″ HOne trip / new · UsedView details
The longest standard box — most volume in a single unit.
45’0″ L × 8’0″ W × 9’6″ HOne trip / new · UsedView details
Reefers, open-side, open-top and other specialty units — tell us what the job needs.
Refrigerated · open-side · open-topOne trip / new · UsedView detailsCompare container sizes
| Spec | 10ft | 20ft | 40ft | 45ft HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| External length | 9’10” | 20’0″ | 40’0″ | 45’0″ |
| External width | 8’0″ | 8’0″ | 8’0″ | 8’0″ |
| External height | 8’6″ | 8’6″ | 8’6″ | 9’6″ |
| Interior length | 9’4″ | 19’4″ | 39’5″ | 44’5″ |
| Max payload | ~20,700 lb | ~52,900 lb | ~59,000 lb | ~60,600 lb |
| Best for | Tight lots, tools | General storage | Bulk storage | Max volume |
| Availability | In stock | In stock | In stock | Ask |
Pro tip: the 40ft high cube is the go-to for container homes and offices — that extra foot of interior height makes all the difference once you insulate and finish the ceiling.
Not sure which size?
Tell us the job and we’ll recommend the right container and condition — no pressure, no obligation.
Container delivery in Irvine
Here’s our wedge: we run our own truck fleet. Competitors sell you a container and hand you off to a third-party trucker they’ve never worked with. We don’t. Our drivers, our tilt-bed trucks, straight from our LA depot to your site anywhere in Irvine and central Orange County — typically 3–5 business days.
Tell us the size, condition, and delivery ZIP. We price it in one call — no broker in the middle.
One of our own drivers books a window that works for you and confirms site access ahead of time.
The tilt-bed slides the container gently into place. No forklift required — just level ground and clearance.
We deliver across Irvine and central Orange County
A 40ft container on a tilt-bed truck needs about 100 feet of straight clearance to unload. No forklift needed — the truck sets it down for you. Not sure your site fits? We’ll walk it with you over the phone.
Why Irvine chooses Shipping Container Depot
We deliver from our LA depot on our own trucks. No brokers, no handoffs, no surprise trucking bills.
Every size and condition on hand — 10ft to 45ft, new to wind & water tight, plus reefers and specials.
Doors, windows, insulation, electrical, HVAC — modified at our own shop, not sent out to a subcontractor.
16+ years, 5-star rated, 10,000+ containers delivered to 100+ California cities. We’ve done this before.
What the conditions mean
Two grades, plainly explained. Whatever you pick, it’s inspected before it leaves our depot.
- 20ft, 40ft & 45ft
- Wind & Water Tight (CSC)
- Minimal wear, clean interior
- Standard, HC & specialty
- Delivered across Southern California
- 20ft, 40ft, 40HC & 45ft
- Cargo-worthy & WWT grades
- Wind & Water Tight
- Inspected & graded
- Budget-friendly
- Delivered across Southern California
Modified in-house, to spec
Our own shop turns raw boxes into finished spaces. Tell us the use and we’ll build it.
Roll-up service windows, wash stations, ventilation, and finishes built for food service.
Insulation, HVAC, windows, restrooms, and electrical — a livable space on a 40ft high cube.
Personnel doors, windows, lighting, climate control, and shelving for a turnkey job-site office.
Container solutions for Irvine
Secure tool and material storage for long-running Irvine projects — dropped where the crew works, collected when the phase ends.
High-cube boxes built out as backyard studios and accessory dwelling units on Irvine lots, subject to your association’s rules as well as the city’s.
Retail pop-ups, event bars, and turnkey site offices — modified, delivered, and ready to open.
Temperature-controlled units for restaurants, growers, and biotech that need reliable cold on site.
Irvine container questions, answered
+Will my Irvine homeowners association allow a container?
+Can you supply containers for Great Park and other long-running projects?
+Should I buy or rent for a multi-year project?
+Can a container be fitted out as a site office?
+Do I need a permit to place a container in Irvine?
+What is the typical delivery time to Irvine?
+How much are shipping containers in Irvine?
+Do you deliver to the Spectrum, the Business Complex, Lake Forest and Foothill Ranch?
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