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Santa Ana, California

Shipping containers for sale in Santa Ana, CA — new, used & conex

Delivered on our own trucks across central Orange County in 3–5 business days. No brokers, no middlemen — we own the fleet that drops your container on site. No brokers, no middlemen — we own the fleet that drops your container on site.

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100+ citiesserved across California
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New · used · refurbished

New, used & refurbished containers for sale in Santa Ana

Santa Ana is Orange County’s industrial heartland — a dense manufacturing base wrapped around the county seat, with constant demand for equipment staging, parts inventory, and on-site storage. It is also one of the most densely built cities in the United States, which changes the problem: out here the constraint is rarely what you need, it is where it will physically fit.

That is the part we plan for first. A 40ft container on a tilt-bed needs roughly 100 feet of straight clearance to unload, and a great many Santa Ana yards — hemmed in by buildings, racking, parked trailers, and narrow street frontages — cannot give it. 20ft units place far more easily and are what we deliver to most addresses inside the city. Send a photo of the yard and we will tell you what fits before you order.

We supply new one-trip, used, and refurbished containers in every standard size, plus high cubes, open tops, open sides, flat racks, and refrigerated reefers. All units are wind and water tight, and modifications are done in our own shop — doors, vents, insulation, lighting, power, and shelving. Same-day quotes, and multi-unit pricing for operations running several bays.

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Inspected before it ships

Watertight roof, hole-free floors, sealing doors — checked at the depot.


Delivered on our fleet

Our drivers, our tilt-bed trucks, Santa Ana in 3–5 business days.

Rated 5 stars by Santa Ana buyers

Real reviews from our Google Business Profile & Facebook. Read our Google reviews →

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 User

Worked over a weekend to get us a modified shipping container ahead of schedule at a reasonable price. This company is the best!

Byron Young

I 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 Simapay

Bought 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
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Two ways to get one

Buy or rent

Own it outright, or rent it for as long as the job runs. Same fleet, same 3–5 business day Santa Ana delivery either way.

Buy

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
Get a quote to buy
Rent

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
Get a quote to rent
Compare

Compare container sizes

Spec10ft20ft40ft45ft HC
External length9’10”20’0″40’0″45’0″
External width8’0″8’0″8’0″8’0″
External height8’6″8’6″8’6″9’6″
Interior length9’4″19’4″39’5″44’5″
Max payload~20,700 lb~52,900 lb~59,000 lb~60,600 lb
Best forTight lots, toolsGeneral storageBulk storageMax volume
AvailabilityIn stockIn stockIn stockAsk

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.

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Delivery

Container delivery in Santa Ana

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 Santa Ana and central Orange County — typically 3–5 business days.

01Get your quote

Tell us the size, condition, and delivery ZIP. We price it in one call — no broker in the middle.

02Our driver schedules

One of our own drivers books a window that works for you and confirms site access ahead of time.

03Placed on site

The tilt-bed slides the container gently into place. No forklift required — just level ground and clearance.

We deliver across Santa Ana and central Orange County

Downtown Santa AnaSouth Coast MetroFloral ParkDelhiTustinCosta MesaFountain ValleyWestminsterMidway CityStanton
Site clearance

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 us

Why Santa Ana chooses Shipping Container Depot

Our own fleet

We deliver from our LA depot on our own trucks. No brokers, no handoffs, no surprise trucking bills.

Full inventory

Every size and condition on hand — 10ft to 45ft, new to wind & water tight, plus reefers and specials.

In-house modifications

Doors, windows, insulation, electrical, HVAC — modified at our own shop, not sent out to a subcontractor.

Proven track record

16+ years, 5-star rated, 10,000+ containers delivered to 100+ California cities. We’ve done this before.

Use cases

Container solutions for Santa Ana

Construction & job sites

Secure tool and material storage for tenant improvements and plant fit-outs on Santa Ana’s built-out industrial lots — dropped right where the crew works.

Container homes & ADUs

High-cube boxes built out as backyard studios and accessory dwelling units on Santa Ana lots where land is scarce and building out beats building up.

Pop-ups & mobile offices

Retail pop-ups, event bars, and turnkey site offices — modified, delivered, and ready to open.

Cold storage & reefers

Temperature-controlled units for restaurants, growers, and biotech that need reliable cold on site.

FAQ

Santa Ana container questions, answered

+What is the typical delivery time to Santa Ana?
Delivery across central Orange County is typically 3–5 business days from our Los Angeles depot. Sites needing access coordination or an agreed placement spot can take longer. Quotes come back the same day with the window confirmed.
+Can we store food or food-contact materials in a shipping container?
Not in a standard container without work first, and this is worth understanding before you buy. Container floors are usually marine plywood treated with pesticides to meet quarantine and biosecurity requirements — that is standard across the industry and it is why a used box is not suitable for direct food storage. The honest options are replacing or sealing the floor, fitting a food-safe lining, or using a refrigerated reefer, which has an aluminium floor rather than treated timber. Food storage may also fall under health department requirements at your site. Tell us what you are storing and we will tell you which unit is actually appropriate rather than selling you a standard box.
+Can you place a container in a tight industrial yard?
Usually, but it needs planning in a city this built out. Beyond the 100 feet of clearance, we need overhead room free of power lines and canopies, and a firm level spot to set down. No forklift or crane is required — the truck tilts and slides it off. Send the yard layout or a photo of the approach and we will confirm placement before delivery day rather than discovering the problem with a loaded truck on your street.
+What size suits parts inventory and manufacturing storage?
40ft units give the most storage per dollar, and 40ft high cubes add a foot of interior height if you are racking or moving palletised stock with a forklift. On Santa Ana lots the 20ft is more often the realistic answer, and two 20ft units placed separately can beat one 40ft when access is the binding constraint. Tell us the space you have and what is going in it.
+Can we rent for a production surge instead of buying?
Yes. Rental suits seasonal peaks, temporary holding during a line move, and overflow through an inventory build, and we deliver and collect on our own trucks. If the requirement runs year after year, buying is cheaper within a couple of years — we will tell you which way the numbers fall for your timeline.
+Do I need a permit to place a container in Santa Ana?
It depends on zoning and how long it stays. A container on an industrial or commercial site is treated differently from a permanent accessory structure on a residential lot, and Santa Ana applies its own zoning requirements. Confirm with Santa Ana Planning and Building, and we will supply dimensions, weights, and placement drawings for the application.
+How much are shipping containers in Santa Ana?
Expect $1,400 to $7,000 depending on size, condition, and delivery. One-trip units run roughly $5,000–$6,000 for a 20ft and $6,500–$7,000 for a 40ft; used units run about $1,200–$2,500 for a 20ft and $2,600–$3,300 for a 40ft. Rentals start around $100 a month for a 20ft and $200 a month for a 40ft. Reefers, open tops, and flat racks are priced separately.
+Do you deliver to Tustin, Costa Mesa, Fountain Valley and Westminster?
Yes — Santa Ana and central Orange County, including Downtown Santa Ana, South Coast Metro, Floral Park, Delhi, Tustin, Costa Mesa, Fountain Valley, Westminster, Midway City, and Stanton. Send the delivery ZIP and we will price it.

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