Choose a container around the storage job and the parcel where it will sit. A Cheyenne business yard, a Casper service shop and a property near Jackson can need different access plans and different local approvals. Compare the four standard sizes, specify the finished condition, then request the container price and delivery as separate lines.
Illustrative container scene.
Standard sizes
10ft, 20ft, 40ft and 40ft high cube
Local buying guides
Cheyenne in Laramie County; Casper in Natrona County
Delivery budget
ZIP examples for one used 40ft container; exact address quote required
Pick a size before pricing the Wyoming delivery
Measure the items, the door opening and the usable pad. A longer container needs a longer delivery approach; a high cube adds height rather than a wider footprint.
Illustrative container scene.
10ft compact storage
Compact storage for maintenance tools or seasonal gear where a full 20ft unit would occupy too much usable yard. Confirm how this particular 10ft unit was built and how it will be delivered.
Nominal exterior L × W × H
10ft × 8ft × 8ft 6in
Interior example L × W × H
9ft 3in × 7ft 8in × 7ft 9in
Example dimensions for one published 10ft mobile-storage model; dimensions vary by model. Confirm the offered unit's construction and usable interior.
Describe the actual finished unit's condition; choices are for comparison.
Illustrative image. Exterior reference dimensions; the person provides a sense of size.
20ft standard
A practical first comparison for a ranch supply store, contractor's tools or a smaller business inventory. Leave room outside the doors for handling the items.
Nominal exterior L × W × H
20ft × 8ft × 8ft 6in
Interior example L × W × H
About 19ft 4¼in × 7ft 8⅝in × 7ft 10¼in
Representative dimensions; confirm the offered model and any alterations.
Describe the actual finished unit's condition; choices are for comparison.
Compare for long materials, parts inventory or a larger storage job. Check whether the actual rural approach and placement lane can accept the delivery truck.
Nominal exterior L × W × H
40ft × 8ft × 8ft 6in
Interior example L × W × H
About 39ft 5⅝in × 7ft 8⅝in × 7ft 10¼in
Representative dimensions; confirm the offered model and any alterations.
Describe the actual finished unit's condition; choices are for comparison.
Consider when taller stored items or shelving require more headroom. Check the offered unit's interior, door height and the truck's loaded and unloading clearances.
Nominal exterior L × W × H
40ft × 8ft × 9ft 6in
Interior example L × W × H
About 39ft 5⅝in × 7ft 8in × 8ft 10¼in
Adds height to the nominal 40ft × 8ft footprint. Confirm the offered model and loaded vehicle.
Describe the actual finished unit's condition; choices are for comparison.
Dimensions are representative model examples, not measurements of a unit for sale. Confirm the offered unit's finished interior, door opening, condition and loading limits. Delivery examples below apply to the stated 40ft used model, not every card.
Compare finished modifications
Order the finished configuration you need. An insulated work area and an equipment store with a wider access opening need different specifications and different approval questions.
For project coordination or a separate business work area, specify insulation, heating/cooling, power, finished layout and intended occupancy before requesting an office conversion.
Finished layout and fit-out required; exterior shell dimensions do not establish desk space.
These examples budget delivery separately from the container. The public ZIP-based delivery references were checked October 9, 2026. Final cost depends on your address and unloading requirements.
Destination ZIP
Estimated delivery budget
Sample scope
Cheyenne 82001
$496.00
One used 40ft WWT unit; tilt-bed ground placement from Denver, CO market; ZIP-only sample.
Casper 82601
$1,460.00
One used 40ft WWT unit; tilt-bed ground placement from Denver, CO market; ZIP-only sample.
Rock Springs 82901
$1,012.00
One used 40ft WWT unit; tilt-bed ground placement from Salt Lake City, UT market; ZIP-only sample.
Decisions to make before ordering
Resolve the placement and use before reserving a container or arranging transport.
Choose the correct local reviewer
Start with the parcel's city limits and proposed use. A county address near Cheyenne is not automatically governed by the City of Cheyenne, and Casper's rules do not apply to every Natrona County parcel.
Compare the route as well as the box
Keep the ZIP estimate as a starting point. Send the final access lane, gate opening, overhead obstacles, pad location and door direction for a delivery review before choosing a 40ft unit.
Separate dry storage from an occupied building
A standard dry container provides an empty storage shell. Heating, insulation, office equipment and utility connections belong in a specified conversion package with the relevant building and use review.
Ask for a complete cost breakdown
Compare the container condition and price, transport, ground placement, tax, pad work and any special lifting separately. A cheaper shell can lose its advantage if it requires repairs or a different delivery method.
Keep the container specification, local approval and delivery access in the same request so each part can be checked for your parcel.
Check permits, zoning and placement before ordering
Official rules checked .
Wyoming; projects within the department's stated scope
State plan review has a defined scope
The State Fire Marshal lists projects requiring plan review, including specified public buildings, changes of use and fire-protection work. Ask whether the proposed container use falls within that scope, and check the local parcel's zoning separately.
Wyoming State Fire Marshal plan-review guidance
City of Cheyenne only
Cheyenne: city zoning and building review
Inside Cheyenne, Planning and Development handles zoning and site review. The city's building FAQ discusses new buildings and utility work. Present the container's intended use and location before assuming a storage structure exemption applies.
Cheyenne building and planning FAQ
City of Casper only
Casper: local building rules and use
Casper's Building Inspection Division administers adopted building codes with local amendments; Planning and Zoning addresses setbacks, permitted uses and development review. A finished office needs its proposed occupancy included in the discussion.
Casper Building Inspection Division
Unincorporated Natrona County; municipal examples above do not apply statewide
County parcels follow a separate process
For an unincorporated Natrona County parcel, ask the Development Department about building permits and zoning before construction. The county's site-plan guidance asks for access, existing and proposed structures, setbacks and relevant utilities.
Natrona County site-plan requirements
These are a state review framework and named local examples. Requirements depend on the parcel, jurisdiction and intended use; no example grants statewide placement permission.
Container choices for Wyoming business uses
Start with what the operation needs to store or do, then specify access, interior space and any finished conversion.
Laramie County
Logistics and distribution
For a Cheyenne-area operation, compare inventory storage with the loading route and the working yard around the doors.
For a Goshen County operation, compare an equipment or packaging store with a door configuration that fits the handling job. Temperature-sensitive contents need a separately specified system.
For a Carbon County project, plan tool and materials storage separately from an occupied coordination space and include the rural access in the request.
These destinations are distributed across Wyoming; they are not all nearby one origin. Prices are samples for the listed ZIP and one used 40ft wind-and-watertight container with standard tilt-bed ground placement. The named origin is a market label, not a verified street depot. Exact parcel access, tax and added services require a quote.
Tilt-bed ground placement from Denver, CO market; ZIP sample. Actual address and access require confirmation. Purchase, tax and site-work costs outside the delivery budget. One used 40ft WWT container; delivery only Checked
Tilt-bed ground placement from Denver, CO market; ZIP sample. Actual address and access require confirmation. Purchase, tax and site-work costs outside the delivery budget. One used 40ft WWT container; delivery only Checked
Tilt-bed ground placement from Denver, CO market; ZIP sample. Actual address and access require confirmation. Purchase, tax and site-work costs outside the delivery budget. One used 40ft WWT container; delivery only Checked
Tilt-bed ground placement from Salt Lake City, UT market; ZIP sample. Actual address and access require confirmation. Purchase, tax and site-work costs outside the delivery budget. One used 40ft WWT container; delivery only Checked
Tilt-bed ground placement from Salt Lake City, UT market; ZIP sample. Actual address and access require confirmation. Purchase, tax and site-work costs outside the delivery budget. One used 40ft WWT container; delivery only Checked
Tilt-bed ground placement from Salt Lake City, UT market; ZIP sample. Actual address and access require confirmation. Purchase, tax and site-work costs outside the delivery budget. One used 40ft WWT container; delivery only Checked
Tilt-bed ground placement from Salt Lake City, UT market; ZIP sample. Actual address and access require confirmation. Purchase, tax and site-work costs outside the delivery budget. One used 40ft WWT container; delivery only Checked
Tilt-bed ground placement from Salt Lake City, UT market; ZIP sample. Shared ZIP: calculator city is Bear River; confirm the Evanston address. Purchase, tax and site-work costs outside the delivery budget. One used 40ft WWT container; delivery only Checked
Questions before choosing
Can I place the same container anywhere in Wyoming?
Check the actual city or county parcel and the intended use. Cheyenne, Casper and county-administered land have separate review processes. Storage, an occupied office and utility-connected work may be classified differently.
Which size should I compare for a rural Wyoming property?
Start with a 20ft unit if it holds the items; compare a 40ft when the longer interior is needed and the approach can accommodate its delivery. Send the gate, lane, pad and overhead measurements so the unloading method can be confirmed.
Is the delivery budget the price of the container?
No. It is an estimated delivery budget for one used 40ft unit to the stated ZIP. The box price, applicable tax, pad work and added services are separate. Obtain a written quote for your actual unit, address and unloading requirements.
Does a quote for Cheyenne cover Casper or Jackson?
Use the destination ZIP for the actual site. The examples use different ZIPs and origin-market responses; a price for one location cannot establish the cost or access at another.
Can a dry container protect temperature-sensitive contents in Wyoming?
A standard dry shell has no specified heating, cooling or insulation package. Describe the contents and required conditions so a suitable finished system can be quoted; do not treat a storage shell as a temperature-controlled facility.
What should I request for a container office?
Specify the finished layout, users, insulation, HVAC, electrical equipment and utility connections. Include the parcel and proposed occupancy when checking the local building and zoning review.
Can I use a 10ft unit when a 20ft truck cannot reach the pad?
The smaller footprint does not determine the truck or unloading equipment. Ask how the specific 10ft unit will be transported and placed, and have the actual approach reviewed before relying on the compact size.
