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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?
Recycling is an eco-friendly choice as opposed to scrapping. As the saying goes, one man's junk is another man's gold, so while you may see your old shipping container as something no longer useful that's in the way, we will view it with the potential for repairs and renovations. As leaders in the field of shipping container conversions we can transform any shipping container that is still structurally sound to give it a new lease of life.
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
For shipping containers that are already in good condition and require very little maintenance for resale, we'll make you a fair offer that reflects its current market value. We also have a Buy Back clause in our shipping container sales, so if you originally bought the container from Containers Direct we recommend checking your original Terms and Conditions for this option.
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.
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If You Have Any Questions
If you have any other questions for us, please give us a call or send an email and one of our team will be happy to help!
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.
"It was all very smooth, from the first enquiry to delivery. Communication was brilliant and I knew what was happening all of the time. Delivery drivers were brilliant, friendly and happy to make sure the container was located exactly where I wanted it."
Tewkesbury Park
20th May 2026
order - a New 'Once-Used' 15ft Container
"You provide an excellent service."
City of Edinburgh Council, Balerno High School
12th May 2026
order - a Used 20ft Container
"I thought the process was simple, clear and efficient. There was clarity through each stage of the process and the information was clear for what I was required to do."
Stephen Conroy - North Lanarkshire Council
7th May 2026
order - a Used 20ft Container
"The guys delivering and removing our old containers were extremely helpful in making the whole operation run as smooth as possible. Couldn't praise the guy who operated the lifting equipment enough, very skilled in the whole process!"
Hall & Roberts (Provisions) Limited
7th May 2026
order - a New 'Once-Used' 20ft Container
"I am happy with the service. The driver of the wagon was excellent."
Widnes Golf Club
1st May 2026
order - a Used 20ft Container
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Committed to Quality
We are ISOQAR Approved and certified to ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems, demonstrating our commitment to excellence. We are also members of MakeUK, who champion British manufacturing, and the Container Self Storage and Traders Association (CSTA), representing global operators and innovators. In addition, we are registered members of JOSCAR, the Joint Supply Chain Accreditation Register.
