Emelle Walk-In Cooler, Emergency Refrigeration Trailer and Cold Storage for Lease or Rent
Cold Storage Container Rental and Facilities rents refrigerated trailers and containers in Emelle, Alabama, for restaurants, grocers, hospitals, schools, caterers, event teams, and contractors in Sumter County that need temporary cold storage during renovations, equipment failures, storms, and peak demand. Call 888 385-5513 for 24/7 support and emergency deployment coordination. Mobile kitchen and dishwashing trailers can be added when the site also needs cooking or ware washing.
- Refrigerated trailer pricing
- Starting at $1,295for a 1–6 day rental
- Estimated delivery window
- 2 to 3 hours
Refrigerated rentals in Emelle, Alabama.
With about 0 residents, Emelle is a town in Sumter County, Alabama. The city limits take in about 0.2 square miles, or roughly 150 residents per square mile. Nearby Alabama communities with their own planning pages include Memphis, roughly 28 miles away, and McMullen, roughly 30 miles away.
Since 2020, Census estimates show the population shrinking by roughly 9.1%. The elevation is roughly 260 feet, which is worth knowing when you plan a placement area and drainage. Across Alabama, manufacturing plants and college football weekends and festivals drive much of the demand for temporary cold storage, and Emelle customers can follow the same pattern. Emelle customers range from a local grocer, a school kitchen, or a community event to grocers and other operations that cannot let product warm up. Alabama sites can face tornado-season storm outages and hurricane-season power loss on the coast, so we ask Emelle customers about power and backup plans early. Projects range from inland farm towns to Gulf Coast ports, so site access and power are worth confirming early.
Call 888 385-5513 to confirm availability in Emelle. Emergency deployment is coordinated 24/7, and the estimated delivery window is 2 to 3 hours, with final timing set in your quote. Choose a refrigerated trailer or container, then add a mobile kitchen trailer or dishwashing trailer if the Emelle site also needs cooking or ware washing.
Emelle at a glance.
- Population (2025 estimate)
- 30
- Change since 2020
- −9.1%
- Land area
- 0.2 square miles
- People per square mile
- 150
- Rank in Alabama
- 460th of 463 incorporated places
- Elevation
- 260 feet
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates and Gazetteer (population, area, rank); Emelle on Wikipedia (elevation, county seat, name origin).
A refrigerated trailer plan for Emelle.
Start with refrigerated capacity, then add the kitchen and dishwashing facilities your site in Sumter County needs.
12ft Refrigerated Trailer
A compact refrigerated trailer option for reviewing temporary ingredient or product storage where a smaller placement footprint is a priority. Confirm the required operating temperature and refrigeration package.
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20ft Refrigerated Trailer
A 20ft refrigerated trailer for temporary stock storage, with separate temperature configurations to match the food or goods being held.
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20ft Refrigerated Container
A container-format cold-storage option for projects comparing the placement, handling, and access of a refrigerated container with a trailer-based storage facility.
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24ft Mobile Kitchen
A compact cooking trailer with a convection oven, griddle, six-burner range, sinks, and reach-in cold storage for restaurant renovations and temporary meal service.
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38ft Mobile Kitchen
A 38ft mobile commercial kitchen trailer with a fryer, convection oven, griddle/oven, six-burner range/oven, sinks, and reach-in refrigeration and freezer storage.
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22-26ft Low Temp Dish Trailer
Low-temperature push-through dishwashing trailers in 22ft, 24ft, and 26ft configurations, with a soil tray, scraping table, three-compartment sink, and handwashing sink.
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Review all 5 refrigerated trailer and container sizes for your Emelle project, with starting prices by rental length. Select a model for its specifications, photographs, and rental details.
Scroll across the table to compare specifications and starting prices.
| Model | Format | Temperature options | Power example | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12ft Refrigerated Trailer | Refrigerated trailer | Confirm for the assigned 12ft unit | Confirm the assigned unit’s power requirements | Starting at $1,295 for a 1–6 day rental |
| 20ft Refrigerated Trailer | Refrigerated trailer | Separate 32°F, 15°F, and -5°F configurations; confirm the required unit | 220V, single-phase, 40–60A; verify the offered configuration | Starting at $1,495 for a 1–6 day rental |
| 20ft Refrigerated Container | Refrigerated container | Review the selected container's specification | Confirm the assigned unit’s power requirements | Starting at $2,495 for a 1–6 day rental |
| 40ft Refrigerated Container | Refrigerated container | Confirm for the assigned unit | Confirm the assigned unit’s power requirements | Starting at $3,495 for a 1–6 day rental |
| 40ft Refrigerated Container | Refrigerated container | Confirm for the assigned unit | Confirm the assigned unit’s power requirements | Starting at $3,495 for a 1–6 day rental |
Configuration examples shown. Confirm the assigned unit’s temperature range and connections in your quote. Starting prices by rental length are listed on each model page; delivery, setup, taxes, and availability are confirmed separately.
Sucarnochee Folklife Festival Brought Black Belt Traditions to Livingston
Emelle’s Sumter County neighbors had a chance to explore Black Belt crafts at the Sucarnochee Folklife Festival scheduled for April 20, 2024. The official event flyer placed the gathering at Livingston’s Courthouse Square from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with a 5K run, music and food alongside demonstrations.
Pottery, quilting, basket weaving and metalwork appeared on the program, together with storytelling and poetry readings. Food service adds another practical craft to that setting: keeping perishable ingredients in refrigerated storage until vendors are ready to cook or serve them. The flyer directed participants to the University of West Alabama’s Center for the Study of the Black Belt, tying the community event to the region’s cultural work.
Local background sources
UWA Student Union Expansion Put a New Food Court in the Plan
A campus renovation in Emelle’s Sumter County surroundings reached its groundbreaking on February 16, 2026. The University of West Alabama announced a $23.4 million redesign and expansion of its Student Union Building in Livingston, reworking the existing two-story facility and adding recreation space.
The plan includes a 3,800-square-foot food court in space previously occupied by the bookstore and mail room. Moving food operations brings cold storage and ingredient deliveries into the same coordination as service counters and seating. UWA said Subway and Burgers + Fries would relocate into the union, joined by a third food vendor. The wider project also provides study spaces, fitness facilities and a gymnasium addition.
Local background sources
January Tornado Damaged a Grain Bin and Roofs in Emelle
An EF2 tornado moved through Emelle on January 12, 2023, with surveyors estimating peak winds near 120 mph. It began near Sumter Road 24, destroyed a grain bin near Ramsey Lane and continued through town, damaging roofs and snapping or uprooting trees.
Agricultural property and community buildings lay along the same damage path. For any food business facing roof damage, protecting walk-in coolers and stock would belong among the immediate building checks. The tornado crossed Highways 74 and 39 before ending east of Sumter 21, leaving a route of damage through and beyond Emelle.
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Compare refrigerated trailer and container prices.
Starting prices by rental length for refrigerated equipment and supporting facilities in Emelle, Alabama. Review the equipment details and project requirements with our team.
| Refrigerated unit | 1–6 days | 8–14 days | 15 days–1 month | More than 3 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12ft Refrigerated Trailer ↗ | Starting at $1,295 | Starting at $1,595 | Starting at $1,895 | Starting at $1,995 |
| 20ft Refrigerated Trailer ↗ | Starting at $1,495 | Starting at $1,695 | Starting at $1,995 | Starting at $1,895 |
| 20ft Refrigerated Container ↗ | Starting at $2,495 | Starting at $2,495 | Starting at $2,995 | Starting at $2,995 |
| 40ft Refrigerated Container ↗ | Starting at $3,495 | Starting at $3,495 | Starting at $3,995 | Starting at $3,995 |
Supporting facility starting prices
| Supporting facility | 1–6 days | 8–14 days | 15 days–1 month | More than 3 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24ft Mobile Kitchen ↗ | Starting at $4,995 | Starting at $4,995 | Starting at $4,995 | Starting at $4,995 |
| 28ft Mobile Kitchen ↗ | Starting at $4,995 | Starting at $4,995 | Starting at $4,995 | Starting at $4,995 |
| 38ft Mobile Kitchen ↗ | Starting at $7,995 | Starting at $7,995 | Starting at $8,995 | Starting at $7,995 |
| 40ft Mobile Kitchen ↗ | Starting at $7,995 | Starting at $7,995 | Starting at $9,995 | Starting at $7,995 |
| 22-26ft Low Temp Dish Trailer ↗ | Starting at $4,995 | Starting at $4,995 | Starting at $4,995 | Starting at $4,995 |
| 38ft Low Temp Dish Trailer ↗ | Starting at $4,995 | Starting at $4,995 | Starting at $4,995 | Starting at $4,995 |
| 30ft Conveyor Dishwashing Trailer ↗ | Starting at $7,995 | Starting at $7,995 | Starting at $7,995 | Starting at $6,995 |
Starting prices by rental length. Prices, availability, delivery timing, and equipment details are subject to change and will be confirmed in your final quote.
Need help now? Call 888 385-5513 for 24/7 support and current availability.
Plan around the Emelle address.
A project in Emelle starts with the same practical questions: which functions need to remain available, how the trailer can reach its placement, and how utilities will connect.
- Share the site and storage needs
Send the address, start date, expected rental length, what needs to stay cold, its holding temperature, and the approximate quantity.
- Review the unit and site requirements
We match a refrigerated trailer or container to the product and space, then review power, placement, access, and any mobile kitchen or dishwashing support.
- Confirm the quote and delivery plan
Availability, rental terms, delivery, and setup are confirmed in your quote before the unit is scheduled.
Continue planning across the region.
Compare rental planning pages for other Alabama cities near Emelle.
- Memphis28 miles away
- McMullen30 miles away
- Demopolis33 miles away
- Dayton47 miles away
- Ethelsville48 miles away
- Northport55 miles away
- Tuscaloosa58 miles away
Emelle refrigerated trailer rental FAQs.
How much does a refrigerated trailer rental cost in Emelle?
Refrigerated trailer pricing is starting at $1,295 for a 1–6 day rental for the smallest trailer, and the same starting prices apply to Emelle projects. Every trailer and container has starting prices listed by rental length, from 1–6 days to more than 3 months. Delivery, setup, site work, taxes, and the complete rental term are confirmed in your quote.
How quickly can a refrigerated trailer reach Emelle?
The estimated delivery window to Emelle is 2 to 3 hours. Final timing depends on availability, the route, site access, and your start date, and is confirmed in your quote. For urgent needs, call 888 385-5513 for 24/7 emergency deployment coordination.
Can you also serve Memphis and other nearby places?
Yes. Places such as Memphis (about 28 miles), McMullen (about 30 miles), and Demopolis (about 33 miles) can be planned together with a Emelle rental, and the team can review one project that spans more than one address. Confirm each site's access, power, and dates in your quote.
What if a cooler fails or the power goes out in Emelle?
Call 888 385-5513 any time. Emergency deployment is coordinated 24/7: share the Emelle address, the holding temperature, the quantity of product, and whether power is available, and the team will confirm the quickest workable option. Alabama sites can face tornado-season storm outages and hurricane-season power loss on the coast, so ask about generator connections before the product is at risk.
Do I need a permit to place a refrigerated trailer in Emelle?
Requirements depend on the exact site and the local jurisdiction, so check with Emelle's town or city office and Sumter County before dispatch. Unit dimensions, electrical needs, and placement details are shared with you to support that conversation, and any required approval stays your responsibility to confirm.
Should I choose a trailer or a container for my Emelle site?
Compare the stock you need to hold, the required temperature, the placement area, and door access. Trailers and containers are separate formats, and a mobile kitchen or dishwashing trailer can be reviewed alongside the refrigerated unit when the site also needs cooking or ware washing.
Keep Emelle cold.
Share your site, dates, and storage needs. We’ll review the refrigerated trailer or container and supporting kitchen and dishwashing plan for your Alabama project.