Three Sizes to Fit Any Move, Renovation, or Storage Project
Choosing the right container size is the first practical decision in any move or renovation. Go Mini’s offers three portable storage container sizes: 12-foot, 16-foot, and 20-foot. You can match capacity to your actual project rather than settle for whatever happens to be available. We deliver directly to your door, you load at your own pace, and we can handle the rest.
Every container we deliver is a ground-level container, which means no ramps and no awkward lifting over a threshold. Padded wheels protect your driveway and property during placement and pickup. The containers are built from powder-coated steel with weather-resistant features, keeping your belongings protected whether the container sits on your property for a week or several months. As a locally owned and operated business serving Newtown, Danbury, and Fairfield and Litchfield Counties, we know the area and the specific considerations that come with placing a container here.
Not sure which size fits your project? Call (203) 601-7626 or reach out online, and our local team can help you figure it out before you commit to anything.
Go Mini’s Container Sizes at a Glance
Each of our three container sizes is designed to match a different scale of project. The right fit depends on how much you’re storing and how large the individual items are.
12-Foot Container
The 12-foot container is the right fit for smaller, focused projects. It holds the contents of a small- to medium-sized room, a dorm, or a studio apartment, with room for a small refrigerator or washer/dryer combo alongside outdoor equipment and miscellaneous belongings. If you’re moving out of an apartment, decluttering a room, or clearing space for a minor renovation, this size handles the job without taking up more driveway than you need.
16-Foot Container
The 16-foot container is built for medium-sized moves and larger renovation projects. It holds the contents of a moderately sized condo or apartment, including sofas, beds, dressers, and dining tables. When you’re moving or storing furniture from two or three rooms, the 16-foot container gives you the working room you need without going larger than necessary.
20-Foot Container
The 20-foot container is built for full-scale home moves, major renovations, and large storage needs. It accommodates bulkier belongings alongside everyday items, making it the practical choice when volume or size goes beyond what a mid-size container can handle. For a whole-home move or a multi-room renovation, this is typically where customers land.
Key Construction Features Built for Property Protection
Our portable storage containers feature heavy-duty steel framing paired with smooth, powder-coated interior surfaces to ensure your items remain clean, dry, and protected from local weather conditions year-round. Every unit sits flat on the ground with zero elevated thresholds, allowing you to walk heavy furniture straight inside without managing steep loading ramps. Designed specifically for residential use, our padded wheel assemblies distribute weight evenly across asphalt, concrete, and stone driveways, protecting your property throughout the drop-off, loading, and pickup process.
Common Use Cases
Local homeowners, businesses, and contractors rely on portable container storage to handle a wide range of short-term and extended transition projects:
Home Remodeling & Floor Refinishing: Clear entire rooms of furniture and appliances to keep them free from construction dust during kitchen or bathroom renovations.
On-Site Residential Decluttering: Stage your home for prospective buyers by removing excess seasonal items, fitness equipment, and bulky furniture.
Emergency Restoration & Repairs: Secure household belongings safely on-site while contractors repair water leaks, roof damage, or unexpected storm repairs.
Commercial & Trade Storage: Store excess retail inventory, seasonal equipment, or job-site building supplies right where your crew needs them.
How to Choose the Right Container Size
Two factors drive the decision: how much you’re storing and what you’re storing. Volume matters, but so does the shape of what you’re loading. Bulky furniture, large appliances, and awkwardly sized equipment take up more space than their weight suggests. A room full of boxed books and a room full of sofas and bed frames aren’t the same container challenge, even if the square footage is similar. When in doubt, sizing up is often the better call.
Placing a Container in Newtown, CT: What to Know First
Before your container arrives, it’s worth checking a couple of local requirements. The Town of Newtown’s Land Use Agency maintains a Storage Container Application and a Temporary Trailers & Storage Container Permit process for portable storage containers placed on private property. If your project runs longer than a brief period, confirming permit requirements in advance avoids delays.
Certain Newtown neighborhoods and homeowners’ associations also have their own guidelines or duration restrictions for portable containers. Checking with your HOA before scheduling delivery keeps the process smooth. Our flexible rental periods mean you’re not rushed regardless of how your timeline shifts. If keeping the container on-site isn’t practical, we offer secure off-site storage to house it away from your property until you need it back.
Loading Tips for Any Container Size
How to Load for Transport
Heavier and bulkier items should go in first, placed along the floor and distributed evenly. An unbalanced load can shift during transport. Fragile items are best wrapped with padding and loaded toward the front of the container, where they’re easy to reach and less likely to be disturbed by weight shifting behind them.
When One Container Isn’t Enough
Some projects outgrow a single container. Full-home moves and multi-room renovations sometimes call for two containers rather than one oversized one, particularly when furniture from several rooms needs to be cleared before work can begin. Renting a second container is often more practical than compressing everything into one tight load.
Get the Right Size for Your Project
Our team can help you match a container size to your specific move, renovation, or storage project in Newtown or anywhere across Fairfield and Litchfield Counties. Request a free quote or talk through your project with us before you book.
Not sure which container size will fit all your tools, equipment, or furniture? Call (203) 601-7626 or request a free quote online to get started.
M"Super easy delivery, friendly and professional!"
"Bill Duncan dropped off the container and was friendly, very helpful, and professional!"
Mike C
M"Bill D placed mini in a tough spot"
"Bill D placed mini in a tough spot with ease."
Merlin marroquin
F"Matt arrived on time"
"He was a very kind man and did a wonderful job."
Fantasia Romano
N"Bill Duncan was excellent"
"Bill Duncan was excellent, with a great and professional attitude."
Nick Carbone
J"Absolutely professional from first contact"
"Absolutely professional from first contact to delivery by Bill before 8 AM."
Jamie Reisch
R"Great construction quality"
"Great construction quality. Super clean and tight."
Robotics And Beyond
M"Outstanding Responsiveness and Quality"
"Outstanding responsiveness, communication, and impressive quality of pod units."
Marguerite Chayka
G"Great service!"
"Driver Matt called me before arriving in plenty of time for me to be prepared."
Giles Reaves
L"Friendly and professional service"
"Delivery person Bill Duncan showed great interest in my safety and satisfaction."
Lonestar Chuk
T"Great Experience with Go Mini’s"
"Bill Duncan was excellent to work with."
Tammy Chaffee
E"Everything was great!"
"Communication was plentiful, always updated."
Evy Brescia
S"Actual delivery went very quickly"
"Actual delivery went very quickly, smoothly, and in the perfect spots for our movers."
Stephane Anglade
S"Bill Duncan Was Excellent"
"We wanted the storage in a particular location on our property, and he was so accommodating and precise."
Sean Boyle
P"A wonderful experience"
"A wonderful experience from start to finish!"
Patty McManus
M"I had a fantastic experience"
"They delivered the container exactly where I wanted it and in the specific direction I requested."
Max Gong
J"Excellent service"
"Excellent service. Good quality storage containers."
John McPhee
Super easy delivery, friendly and professional!
Super easy to get the container delivered! Bill Duncan dropped off the container and was friendly, very helpful, and professional! Definitely recommend using them for your moving and storage solutions!
Mike C
Bill D placed mini in a tough spot
Bill D placed mini in a tough spot with ease.
Merlin marroquin
Matt arrived on time
Matt arrived on time and placed the Mini Pod in the exact place we wanted; it needed to be dollied into place. He was a very kind man and did a wonderful job. Thank you.
Fantasia Romano
Bill Duncan was excellent
Bill Duncan was excellent, placed an emergency container exactly where it was needed, in the rain, all with a great and professional attitude. Thank you, Bill, and thank you, Go Mini’s.
Nick Carbone
Absolutely professional from first contact
In a pinch, the entire team delivered, allowing me to meet a last-minute schedule change. Absolutely professional from first contact to delivery by Bill before 8 AM. Great! Thank you all!
Jamie Reisch
Great construction quality
Great construction quality. Super clean and tight. Great service, and skill setting the pod and later moving it 50 feet. We’re renting a 2nd for our relocation process.
Robotics And Beyond
Outstanding Responsiveness and Quality
Outstanding responsiveness, communication, pricing, and impressive quality of pod units.
Marguerite Chayka
Great service!
Great service! Driver Matt called me before arriving in plenty of time for me to be prepared, and was unloaded and on his way in minutes.
Giles Reaves
Friendly and professional service
Friendly and professional service. Delivery person Bill Duncan showed great interest in my safety and satisfaction.
Lonestar Chuk
Great Experience with Go Mini’s
Great experience with Go Mini’s during our renovation. Bill Duncan was excellent to work with. Responsive, professional, and made the whole process simple. Highly recommend.
Tammy Chaffee
Everything was great!
Everything was great! Communication was plentiful, always updated. Delivery was on time and went smoothly.
Evy Brescia
Actual delivery went very quickly
Bill Duncan delivered two 20-ft units on our challenging driveway. He called ahead of time to understand which unit should be dropped first and which way the doors should face on each, and checked in again as he was getting closer. Actual delivery went very quickly, smoothly, and in the perfect spots for our movers. Bill is super friendly and courteous, went over the units with me, and checked the door sealing and locking mechanisms. Units were extremely clean. I will add that quoting, reservation, scheduling, and delivery have all been very professional and efficient, with great communication the entire process.
Stephane Anglade
Bill Duncan Was Excellent
Just had our storage container delivered. Bill Duncan was excellent! We wanted the storage in a particular location on our property, and he was so accommodating and precise. A true gentleman. Thank you, Bill!
Sean Boyle
A wonderful experience
A wonderful experience from start to finish! I highly recommend this company. Professional service.
Patty McManus
I had a fantastic experience
I had a fantastic experience with Go Mini's. They delivered the container exactly where I wanted it and in the specific direction I requested. Even though the door was initially facing the wrong way, they went the extra mile to reposition it perfectly to suit my needs.
A huge shoutout to Bill Duncan for providing such kind and professional service. He made the whole process smooth and stress-free. Also, I was impressed by the quality of the container itself—it was incredibly clean and bone-dry inside, making it the perfect environment for storing my belongings. Highly recommended!
Max Gong
Excellent service
Excellent service. Good quality storage containers. Got two 20-foot delivered today. Bill and Matthew were very courteous.
