8x20 storage containers · Afton, Virginia

A steel container.
In your yard.
As long as you need.

$125 a month, month-to-month. Renovating, moving, sorting an estate, or just out of garage space? We deliver an 8x20 steel container to your property and you keep it on your timeline.

★★★★★ 5.0 on Google · Owner-operated, headquartered in Nelson County

Free quote · No deposit · Month-to-month, cancel anytime

An 8x20 weathered grey-blue steel storage container delivered to a side yard at a Virginia home, doors closed and locked, gravel pad on grass, late-spring trees.
8x20 steel. Set down where you want it. Locked.
What You Get

A Steel Container, Delivered, Ready For Whatever You Need to Store.

8 ft × 20 ft × 8 ft

Roughly 1,160 cubic feet. About the contents of a one-bedroom apartment or a two-car garage.

Steel walls, locking doors

Weather-tight. Lockable double doors. Ground-level access for easy loading.

Climate-tolerant

Designed for outdoor placement year-round in Virginia weather. Heavy rain, snow, summer heat, no issue.

Placed where you want it

We place units as level as the site allows and walk through placement with you on delivery. Level pad recommended, and we'll guide you on the call.

Month-to-month

$125 per month, charged the same day each month. No long-term contract, no early-termination penalty.

Local inventory

Plenty in the yard. Delivery scheduled with you on the call. No "out of stock" runaround.

Our Guarantee

Every single container is leak-checked before it’s rented.

Hand-drawn illustration of a sealed steel storage container with raindrops bouncing off the roof, padlock visible.

Every single container is leak-checked before it’s rented. If it leaks, it stays on the lot until it’s fixed. You get the one that already passed.

  • Inspected before delivery. Standard part of our prep checklist, every time.
  • Weather-tight at handover. If you spot a leak after delivery, call us and we make it right.
  • Real human accountable. Adam is the one who signed off. You can call him.
Why People Rent These

Four Real Reasons Locals Park One in Their Driveway.

Renovating Your House

Tearing into a kitchen or basement? Pull out the contents, store them in the container, work in a clean space. When the job's done, move things back. No off-site storage runs, no broken furniture from the move.

Moving Out, In, or Across the Property

Stage your move at your own pace. Load the container over a few weekends instead of one frantic day. Keep it through closing. Empty it after.

Estate Transitions and Cleanouts

A parent's house. A move to assisted living. A family transition. The container holds it all while you sort what to keep, sell, or donate. Take the time you need.

Business Overflow

Contractor with seasonal equipment. Small business with extra inventory. Farm with implements that need a winter home. The container is yours for as long as the season lasts.

What Fits Inside 8x20

Roughly The Contents Of A One-Bedroom Apartment Or A Two-Car Garage.

The 8x20 holds, comfortably:

  • The contents of a one-bedroom apartment (couch, bed, dresser, dining table, kitchen boxes, clothing, holiday decor)
  • The contents of a typical two-car garage (tools, outdoor gear, lawn equipment, holiday storage, bikes, sports equipment)
  • Three rooms of furniture from a larger home
  • 45 to 60 standard moving boxes plus furniture
  • Vehicles up to a full-sized motorcycle (some seasonal storage of cars and ATVs is possible, ask about access)

If you can fit it through the doors, it can ride out the season in the container. Tell us your project, we'll tell you if 8x20 covers it.

What To Expect

Three Steps to a Container in Your Driveway.

Fill out the form

Two minutes. We confirm delivery date, the spot you want it, and the rental terms.

We deliver and place it

Our truck drops the container on your prepared spot, as level as the site allows. You can start loading the same day.

Keep it as long as you need

Pay $125 month to month. Tell us when you're ready for pickup. We haul it back to our lot.

Straight Pricing

$125 a Month. Month to Month. No Surprises.

ItemPriceDetail
Monthly rental$125 / monthCharged at delivery and on the same day each month after
DeliveryQuoted on callVaries by location across Nelson County and surrounding areas
PickupQuoted with deliveryBilled up front with the first month so there are no end-of-rental surprises

Pay up front for the first month, the delivery, and the pickup. After that, the monthly $125 continues until you tell us you're done.

Real Containers, Real Customers

Why Locals Pick Our Containers Over the National Chains.

Always a pleasure. Renting a third time.

It's always a pleasure working with Nelson Dumpster. They are accommodating and willing to work with us and our time frames. They are very kind! I have rented from them twice before and just arranged for a third time.

NJ
Nancy J.
via Google

Professional, on-time, and flexible.

They are an amazing team. Professional, on-time and flexible. I continue to do business with them and refer them to everyone.

JP
Jae P.
via Google

Great communication and service.

Great communication and service. Will use again for our spring projects.

HK
Hillary K. · Local Guide
via Google
Straight Answers

Questions We Get About Containers.

How big is an 8x20?
8 feet wide, 20 feet long, 8 feet tall. About 1,160 cubic feet of storage. Roughly the contents of a one-bedroom apartment or a two-car garage.
How do I pay?
Card up front for the first month, the delivery fee, and the pickup fee. After that, the monthly $125 charges automatically on the same date each month until you tell us you're done.
How long can I keep it?
As long as you want. Most customers keep theirs 2 to 6 months. Some have had ours for over a year. We don't push pickup, just let us know when you're done.
Do I need to prep the spot?
A flat, level area roughly 10x25 feet. Gravel, concrete, dirt, or grass all work. Avoid soft mud or standing water. We'll guide you on the call.
Does it stay watertight in Virginia weather?
Yes. Steel walls, sealed doors, weather-tight. We've had containers ride out heavy rain, snow, and summer heat without issue. We do recommend not storing anything heat-sensitive (electronics in summer, food, plants) for extended periods without ventilation.
Is it secure?
The container has lockable double doors. We recommend a quality padlock. Most customers add their own. The steel walls are not easy to breach.
Can I move it once it's delivered?
Once it's set, it stays put until pickup. Moving it requires our truck. If you need it relocated on the property, call us, there's a fee for that move.
Do you serve outside Nelson County?
Yes. Albemarle and Augusta counties are standard service area. Outside those, we quote the run in the reply.
Can I rent multiple containers?
Yes. If you need 2 or more, call to confirm availability for the date you need.
What if I need a dumpster too?
A lot of our container customers do. Renovating means storing the keep-it stuff in the container and tossing the rest in a dumpster. Mention it when you call and we'll quote both together.
Reserve a Container

Get an 8x20 Container on Your Property.

Month-to-month, no contract. We deliver as soon as your spot is ready.

Adam reads every submission and replies personally during business hours.

Already a Container Customer?

Need A Dumpster Too?

A lot of our container customers end up needing a dumpster too. Maybe you're cleaning out before the move. Maybe you've got a renovation pile growing. Adam runs both services out of the same yard, so we can quote them together when you call.

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