If you have an old shipping container sitting unused on your property, construction site or farm, one of the first questions you are likely to ask is: “How much is it actually worth?”
The answer depends on several important factors including the condition of the container, its size, location and current scrap steel prices.
A standard 20ft shipping container contains a significant amount of steel and therefore does hold scrap value. However, many containers can be worth considerably more as reusable storage units than they are as scrap metal.
A damaged or heavily corroded container may be worth very little in scrap. However, a structurally sound container that remains wind and watertight could still achieve a strong resale value. Typical factors affecting value include:
Many customers contact us after:
At ST Containers, we regularly assess containers to determine whether they are:
Because we operate our own specialist collection fleet through Sussex Transport, we can often offer more practical and cost-effective removal options than companies relying on third-party hauliers.
As a general rule:
Where containers are beyond reuse, we ensure they are responsibly recycled wherever possible, helping recover valuable steel and reduce waste.
If you would like an honest appraisal of your container, contact ST Containers today. Simply call us on 0800 915 2323 or 01903 751100
Or complete the form below to send in your enquiry.
