Selling Shipping Containers
Selling Your Old Shipping Container
Talk to us about how we can recycle your old shipping container.
Don't dump your unwanted shipping container! Whether it's a good condition container that you simply no longer have use for or something older that you just need out the way, we will buy your shipping container - any age, size or condition considered!
Why recycle your unwanted shipping container?

Selling your unwanted shipping container helps reduce your carbon footprint - every little helps in working towards net zero. Reusing old shipping containers as the building blocks of structures such as offices, shops, classrooms and garages lessens reliance on the cement industry, which is one of the biggest producers of carbon dioxide.
We will make you the best offer

How do I sell my shipping container?
Contact our office through the usual channels, give us as much information you can about your container, send us some pictures and we'll make you an offer if we can. We can collect from anywhere in the UK.
0800 061 2575
info@shippingcontainersuk.com
Don't dump. Recycle, earn some cash - you know it makes sense!
Trade in your shipping container
If you're looking to upgrade your old shipping container we also offer part-exchange. Along with standard shipping containers for storage we have a wide choice of modified containers, converted containers and even flat pack containers. Take a look at what we offer.
If You Have Any Questions
Testimonials
As a long established and reputable shipping container company, we want to instil confidence in our customers that we can deliver on our promises, and provide high quality products and service.But don't just take our word for it, see for yourself what our past and present clients have to say about Containers Direct.

"The container was in excellent condition and the delivery driver was really helpful. The sales team processed my sale quickly and were efficient."Getting Better Together
25th June 2025
order - two Used 20ft Containers

"All was great, from initial contact to delivery. Fantastic driver who navigated our limited access brilliantly. Very professional."Nakedesign Packaging Solutions Ltd
16th June 2025
order - a Used 10ft Container

"Always informative and look to achieve our requirements and lead times. Great communicators and they keep you updated on progress etc. Highly recommended by us!"Georgina Grace Limited
6th June 2025
order - six 3m and 4m Flat Pack Store Containers

"Excellent communication and great delivery drivers. Good product at a fair price."FM Conway Ltd
5th June 2025
order - a 'Once-Used' 10ft Container

"Excellent service from point of order. Communication was great on delivery and a thorough search of the area to make sure delivery was possible without unexpected problems. The driver was great, he rang an hour before and was pleasant and cheery on the phone."Red Kite Special Academy
29th May 2025
order - a 20ft ModiBox® Container

"Really smart container, very impressed! Excellent communication from the team throughout, able to help with any enquiries and made the process nice and smooth. Thank you!"RSPB Lake Vyrnwy
23rd May 2025
order - a Used 20ft Container Conversion
Committed to Quality
We are ISOQAR Approved; certified to the ISO standard relating to Quality Management Systems, demonstrating our Company's commitment to quality. We are also members of MakeUK who champion and celebrate British manufacturing and manufacturers, and member of the Container Self Storage and Traders Association; an international organisation representing the interests of Container Self-Storage Operators, Traders and Innovators.
ISO Cert No. 13586-QNS-001
ISO 9001:2015


