Any Way You Want It Moving & Storage sells and rents shipping containers in Austin, MN. We deliver every Austin order from our Stewartville container yard, about 31 miles east on I-90. The drive from our yard takes about 40 minutes. You can pick your exact container at the yard before we load it.
We have supplied steel storage containers to Minnesota homes, farms, and businesses since 1997. Choose from 10-foot, 20-foot, and 40-foot units. You can buy, rent, or rent to own any unit.
Call (800) 542-0036 or request a free quote for your Austin site.
Shipping container delivery to Austin from our Stewartville yard
Our Stewartville yard sits at 1735 90th St SE, Stewartville, MN 55976. That puts us about 31 road miles from downtown Austin. Most trips run straight west on I-90, so your container reaches Austin in under an hour.
Here is how an Austin delivery works:
- You call or send a quote request with your delivery ZIP code.
- You visit the Stewartville yard and pick your unit, or we pick one that fits your specs.
- Our team confirms your site layout and ground conditions before the truck leaves.
- A driver hauls the container on a tilt-bed or side-loading trailer and sets it where you need it.
Side-loading trailers can set a container down without dragging it off the back. That helps on tight commercial lots and farm sites with limited turning room. Our drivers move both empty and loaded containers. Learn more about our container delivery and pickup service.
Our delivery area around Austin and Mower County
We deliver across Austin, Mapleview, and the rest of Mower County. That includes Brownsdale, Lyle, Adams, Grand Meadow, Dexter, Le Roy, and Rose Creek. We also serve the wider 5-state area around our yards.
Stewartville is our closest yard to Austin. Our Ellendale yard sits about 34 miles northwest and backs up Stewartville stock when you need a specific size.
Shipping containers for sale in Austin, MN: new and used
Buying makes sense when you need storage for more than a year. You pay once and skip monthly rental fees. You can also move, modify, or resell the container later.
We sell containers in three condition grades:
- New or one-trip containers have made a single ocean voyage. They have clean paint and tight door seals.
- Cargo-worthy containers can still carry goods on ocean ships. You can expect some surface rust and minor dents.
- Wind and watertight containers keep out rain, snow, and pests. They cost the least and work well for ground storage.
Most used shipping containers in Austin come from the cargo-worthy and wind-and-watertight grades. You can inspect any used unit in person at our yard. Read more about how to buy a shipping container from us.
Conex containers and shipping containers are the same box
Many Austin contractors call them conex containers or conex boxes. Others say cargo containers or sea cans. All of these names describe the same steel intermodal container. It has corrugated walls, a wood or steel floor, and lockable double cargo doors.
Shipping container rental in Austin for short-term projects
Renting costs less when you only need a container for a season or one project. We rent containers by the day, week, month, or year. You do not sign a locked-in long-term contract.
Austin customers rent containers for:
- Remodels and moves that need storage right in the driveway
- Construction sites that need a locked tool crib
- Seasonal retail stock and overflow inventory
- Temporary site offices during a build
Want to keep the container after all? Our rent-to-own option lets you convert a rental into a purchase. See all the details on our shipping container rentals page.
Storage containers vs. portable storage in Austin
People searching for portable storage in Austin, MN usually weigh three choices. Each one solves a different problem.
- Steel storage containers sit on your property. You get access any hour, and heavy equipment fits inside.
- Self-storage units sit off-site at a storage facility. You drive to them every time you need something.
- Moving pods are light portable boxes. Most providers haul them to a warehouse or your new address.
A steel container works best when you need on-site access or heavy-duty storage. Our units handle Minnesota winters and summer heat. They keep out wind, water, and rodents, and they lock with steel doors.
Which storage container size fits your Austin project?
Standard shipping containers share the same 8-foot width, set by the ISO 668 standard. Length and height change by model.
- 10-foot containers fit tight driveways and small storage jobs. Browse our 10-foot units.
- 20-foot containers measure 20 feet long, 8 feet wide, and 8 feet 6 inches tall. They hold about 1,170 cubic feet. See all of our 20-foot containers.
- 40-foot containers measure 40 feet long with the same width and height. They hold about 2,390 cubic feet. Compare your options for a 40-foot shipping container.
- High cube containers add one foot of height, for 9 feet 6 inches total. They suit tall equipment and pallet racking.
Plan for the weight of the container too. An empty 20-foot container weighs about 4,850 to 5,200 pounds. An empty 40-foot unit weighs about 8,000 to 8,800 pounds.
How Austin businesses and contractors use shipping containers
Austin’s economy runs on food processing and manufacturing. George A. Hormel founded Hormel Foods here in 1891. The company still keeps its world headquarters at 1 Hormel Place. Its Austin Plant is the largest Hormel manufacturing site, with 1.3 million square feet of production space.
That industrial base creates steady demand for secure on-site storage. Here is how local groups put our containers to work.
Manufacturing suppliers and commercial businesses
Suppliers, vendors, and service companies near Austin’s plants need extra space for parts, packaging, and equipment. A 40-foot container adds about 300 square feet of lockable floor space for far less than a new building. Retailers along the I-90 and US Highway 218 corridors use containers for seasonal stock.
Local contractors and job sites
Contractors keep tools and materials locked on site overnight. A steel container cuts theft risk and saves daily trips back to the shop. Many crews add shelving, a man door, or windows. Our team handles those changes with our container modifications.
Farms across Mower County
Farmers around Austin store feed, seed, and small equipment in containers. The steel walls keep out rodents and weather. A roll-up door makes daily access easier.
Placing a shipping container on your Austin property
Every container needs firm, level ground under all four corners. Soft soil lets the heavy corner castings sink over time. Gravel, crushed rock, or railroad ties under each corner solve that problem.
Before delivery, check these points:
- Your site has a clear, straight path for the truck and trailer.
- Overhead power lines and tree limbs will not block the unload.
- The ground stays firm after rain or spring thaw.
- Your placement meets city or township rules.
Permit rules differ inside and outside city limits. Contact the City of Austin or Mower County before you place a container. [CONFIRM: City of Austin and Mower County container permit and setback rules before publishing any specifics.] Our team will walk through site needs when you book.
Shipping container questions from Austin customers
How far is your Stewartville yard from Austin, MN?
Our Stewartville yard sits about 31 road miles east of Austin. The drive takes about 40 minutes on I-90.
Can I see my container before you deliver it?
Yes, you can walk our Stewartville yard and choose the exact unit you want. Most online container sellers cannot give you that option.
Do you deliver outside Austin city limits?
Yes, we deliver to farms, job sites, and homes across Mower County and the surrounding region.
Should I rent or buy a container in Austin?
Rent when your project will last less than a year. Buy when you need storage longer than that. Rent-to-own works well if you are still deciding.
How much does a shipping container cost in Austin?
Price depends on size, condition grade, and delivery distance. New containers cost more than used containers of the same size. Call us for a current quote with delivery to your Austin address.
Get a free shipping container quote for your Austin site
Any Way You Want It Moving & Storage keeps more than 400 containers across three Minnesota yards. Our Stewartville team serves Austin and all of Mower County. Read what customers say in our customer reviews, or browse finished units in the container gallery.
Call (800) 542-0036 today, or get your free container quote online.
