FAQs About Hazardous Material Storage Containers
United Rentals offers a comprehensive selection of storage container solutions for your every need, including hazmat storage container rentals that are designed to store hazardous materials and dangerous goods. Our hazardous material storage containers for rent feature 14-gauge Corten steel walls and epoxy-lined interior surfaces to provide safe storage and spill containment for paint, caustic chemicals, fertilizer, pesticides and more. We offer hazardous material storage container rentals in multiple sizes, including 10-foot and 20-foot options with custom modifications available. These chemical storage rentals include removable steel grate platforms with sloped sump flooring, a 500-gallon sump pump and a stainless-steel locking ball valve drain to easily clean and remove materials from the container. They also include bidirectional screened weather vents for proper ventilation. Partner with United Rentals to safely store and transport hazardous materials for your next construction, agriculture, industrial, manufacturing or emergency response project involving hazardous materials.
Learn more about hazardous material storage containers in our FAQ section below.
Materials that are flammable, corrosive, toxic, reactive or carcinogenic are considered hazardous and need to be stored in special storage containers. This includes common materials such as paint, adhesives, fertilizer, pesticides, cement, caustic cleaning products and more.
United Rentals’ hazardous material storage containers adhere to OSHA guidelines to ensure safety while storing and transporting hazardous materials. OSHA requirements include but are not limited to:
- Keep the storage container free of clutter and pests
- Keep first aid supplies, fire extinguishers and personal protective equipment (PPE) in the area
- Keep the storage container dry and cool
- Store materials at least 10 feet from exterior walls
- Do not store incompatible materials together
- Do not stack materials above eye level
Hazardous chemicals must include a label that states a product identifier (chemical name or code), a signal word (hazard or warning), hazard statements, precautionary statements, pictograms and the name, address and phone number of the manufacturer. For more information about labeling hazardous materials, read this OSHA brief.