FAQ's for Rental & Sales

They’re commonly used names for the same rugged steel ISO container. We rent and sell these units for secure, weather-resistant storage.

Yes. All rental and sales units we supply are inspected and Water Tight, Wind Tight, and Vermin Proof with lockable double doors and solid wood floors.

• Rentals: 20 ft (20′ L × 8′ W × 8′ H)

   

• Sales: 10 ft, 20 ft, and 40 ft, in standard (8′6″) and high cube (9′6″) options, subject to availability.

Yes. Visit our location to see our actual inventory before you rent or buy.

Rules vary by municipality/HOA. Please check local bylaws, especially for long-term placements.

$185/month + HST for a 20 ft container. One-month minimum.

Yes. Month-to-month rentals are standard.

Yes. Store your rental at our North Bay yard with 24/7 drive-up access in a monitored facility.

Yes, as long as access and surface conditions are suitable. Delivery and pickup are billed time-based.

Yes. We can pick up and re-deliver to your next address. Time is billed from our yard.

No. Rentals are 20 ft only. Other sizes are available for purchase.

Yes. We sell one-trip (new) and used, inspected containers. All meet Water Tight, Wind Tight, and Vermin Proof standards.

10 ft, 20 ft, and 40 ft. Heights include standard (8′6″) and high cube (9′6″), subject to current stock.

• Rent: best for short projects (1–6 months) or testing a location/bylaws.

• Buy: better long-term value, allows customization (lock box, shelving, paint/branding), and ideal for repeated use or multiple sites.

Yes. Visit our yard to select from actual inventory before you purchase.

Yes. Delivery & pickup are billed at $135/hour from our North Bay yard (applies to both rental delivery and rental pickup).

Plan for about 50 ft of straight-line clearance for our tilt-deck truck to unload safely.

A flat, stable, accessible surface such as gravel, asphalt, concrete, or compacted soil.

Let us know about tight turns, trees/branches, overhead lines, culverts, slopes/grades, soft ground, gates, or narrow driveways.

Yes. We’ll plan door orientation (toward/away from the street or work area) before delivery.

Yes. Please ensure plowed/sanded access and avoid deep ruts or soft shoulders.

Often yes. Share road conditions, bridge limits, and exact location details so we can confirm feasibility.

Use a high-quality padlock. Ask us about lock box options for added protection.

Yes. Units are inspected for door operation, seals, and flooring.

Approx. 7′8″ wide × 7′5″ high (varies slightly by manufacturer/year). Ask us to confirm for a specific unit.

Size (10/20/40), condition (used vs. one-trip), market availability, and delivery distance/placement complexity.

Time-based at $135/hour from our North Bay yard. Actual time depends on distance, traffic, access conditions, and placement maneuvers.

They can. Tight lanes, slopes, back-in maneuvers, or additional site time may add cost. We’ll quote before you book.

Usually yes, if access and surface are suitable. Check local bylaws or HOA rules for long-term placements.

Yes. You can keep your rental at our yard with 24/7 access.

Typically, the contents of a 2–3 bedroom home (packed efficiently), or a full room clear-out for renovations (kitchen/basement/garage), plus seasonal items.

Yes. We frequently deliver to construction sites, renovations, and industrial projects across North Bay and nearby towns.

Yes. We support purchase orders and can coordinate with multiple contacts.

Yes, subject to availability. We regularly supply multi-unit sites.

Yes. We’ll pick up and deliver to the next address; time is billed from our yard.

Yes. Ask about basic shelving/racking, ramps, and lock boxes.

Standard double doors are approx. 7′8″ W × 7′5″ H (varies slightly). Share your machine dimensions and we’ll confirm.

A ramp makes loading ATVs, sleds, and lawn tractors easier. Ask about options.

Avoid hazardous materials and follow local regulations for any fuels or pressurized cylinders.

Often yes. Provide access and road details so we can confirm.

Patio sets, umbrellas, cushions, BBQs, planters, bikes, kayaks/SUPs, winter tires, snowblowers, holiday decor, and event gear.

For short off-seasons, renting is ideal. If you need space every year, buying often provides the best long-term value.

Yes. 24/7 drive-up access with surveillance.

Yes. Our yard is video-monitored.

Yes. Visit our location to see our actual inventory before you rent or buy.

• Rent or buy, size, and quantity

• Timing and duration (if renting)

• Address/postal code and site contact

• Access notes (trees, slopes, tight turns, overhead lines, culverts, gates)

• Surface type and confirmation of ~50 ft straight-line clearance

• Any add-ons: lock box, shelving, ramp, paint/branding (sales)

Use our Get a Quote page, call/text 705-495-2186, or email info@mycans.ca.

North Bay and nearby communities, including Callander, Corbeil, Astorville, Bonfield, Powassan, Trout Creek, Redbridge, Feronia, Mattawa, Sturgeon Falls (West Nipissing), Verner, Field, Temagami, Marten River. If you’re close to North Bay, we likely deliver—ask for a quick estimate.