Melville Emergency Cold Storage, Refrigeration Trailer and Walk-In Cooler for Rent or Lease
When walk-in space is full, down, or being rebuilt, Cold Storage Container Rental and Facilities coordinates temporary refrigerated storage for the town of Melville and the rest of St. Landry Parish. Serving grocers, caterers, hospitals, schools, seafood and agricultural operations, and industrial sites, our team is available at 888 385-5513 for 24/7 support and emergency deployment coordination. Mobile kitchens and dishwashing trailers are available as supporting facilities.
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- Refrigerated trailer pricing
- Starting at $1,295for a 1–6 day rental
- Delivery planning
- Delivery schedule confirmed in your quote
A refrigerated trailer plan for Melville.
Start with refrigerated capacity, then add the kitchen and dishwashing facilities your site in St. Landry Parish 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.
View model details ↗Fordoche's 2025 Community Fair paired music with fish dinners and a cookoff
Fordoche advertised its Community Fair for April 4–5, 2025, at the park on Overton Street. The town's event poster listed carnival rides, family activities and a music program extending into the evening on both days.
Tornado Near Krotz Spgs on June 6, 2019
A severe-weather report was logged about 1.2 miles west of Krotz Spgs on June 6, 2019 after a tornado affected the area. NOAA’s event narrative records, “Other wind damage was noted east of the path of the tornado in Krotz Springs.” Damage to the electrical network can quickly make cold storage a priority for grocery stores and commercial kitchens.
Compare refrigerated trailers and containers.
Review all 5 refrigerated trailer and container sizes for your Melville project, with starting prices by rental length. Select a model for its specifications, photographs, and rental details.
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| Model | Format | Temperature options | Power example | Starting price |
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| 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.
Thunderstorm Winds Near Melville on April 30, 2017
NOAA documented strong thunderstorm winds about 1.37 miles west-northwest of Melville on April 30, 2017, in St. Landry Parish. The damage account notes, “A tree was downed on a road in Melville.” A food business whose regular refrigeration became unavailable could need mobile cold storage while repairs were arranged.
The entry lists an estimated gust of 50 knots, or roughly 58 mph. NOAA’s property-damage estimate for this entry was $2,000. The observation was supplied by an emergency manager.
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Bayou Carron Bridge on LA 10: Bridge Replacement And Resurfacing in St. Landry Parish
A construction notice dated September 5, 2025 focused on Bayou Carron Bridge on LA 10 in St. Landry Parish. The announced scope covered bridge replacement and resurfacing. The published scope also covered asphalt work. The notice put the project value at $4.6M. Businesses arranging portable cold storage would need to coordinate equipment deliveries around the announced road work.
The announced start was September 10, 2025. The published completion target was April 2026, subject to the project schedule.
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Compare refrigerated trailer and container prices.
Starting prices by rental length for refrigerated equipment and supporting facilities in Melville. 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 |
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| 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.
Thunderstorm Winds Near Livonia on May 12, 2015
The Livonia area saw strong thunderstorm winds on May 12, 2015, according to the storm report for Pointe Coupee Parish. The archived observation reads, “The Pointe Coupee Parish Emergency Manager reported that several trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds on Louisiana Highway 976 near Livonia.” If a food business lost access to its normal refrigeration, refrigerated trailers could provide space for stock during recovery.
Tornado Near Port Barre on April 10, 2024
The Port Barre area saw a tornado on April 10, 2024, according to the storm report for St. Landry Parish. The local account states, “A brief tornado touched down along the leading edge of the squall line as it reached LA-103, twisting off large tree…” The practical concern for food premises would be whether walk-in coolers and other essential equipment remained in service.
Flash Flooding Near New Roads on April 14, 2013
The New Roads area saw flash flooding on April 14, 2013, according to the storm report for Pointe Coupee Parish. The local account states, “The Pointe Coupee Emergency Manager reported street flooding on several local streets including Highway 81 north of U.S.” For a business arranging portable refrigerated trailers, road access would remain part of the delivery plan during the disruption.
Washington’s Community Festival Revives a Catfish Tradition in St. Landry Parish
Washington scheduled its Community Festival for March 21, 2026, reviving elements of the town’s former Catfish Festival. The Main Street program offered Melville a parish outing with three blocks of vendors, a car show and live Cajun music.
A catfish cook-off connected the gathering with Bayou Courtableau’s fishing heritage, putting cold storage for fish into competitors’ preparations before judging at noon. Awards were set for 2 p.m. The day’s music included Horace Trahan and the Ossun Express, alongside other performers, with the festival’s published hours extending from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Thunderstorm Winds Near Melville on May 16, 2024
May 16, 2024 brought strong thunderstorm winds to St. Landry Parish, with a report logged about 1.37 miles west-northwest of Melville. The damage account notes, “The emergency manager of Saint Landry Parish reported numerous trees damaged throughout the east side of the parish.” For food businesses facing an interruption, keeping walk-in coolers powered would be part of the same recovery effort as clearing the damage.
The entry lists an estimated gust of 50 knots, or roughly 58 mph. NOAA’s property-damage estimate for this entry was $5,000.
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Thunderstorm Winds Near Washington on July 1, 2026
On July 1, 2026, strong thunderstorm winds generated a local storm report about 1.82 miles northwest of Washington, in St. Landry Parish. NOAA’s event narrative records, “Large trees were damaged and thrown across LA 182 between Washington and I-49 interchange.” For food operators, any accompanying loss of electricity would bring cold storage into the recovery plan.
Fall Fest Brings Two Days of Music and Food to Maringouin’s Community Center
Maringouin’s annual Fall Fest brought music, food and children’s activities to the Community Center on November 8–9, 2025. Iberville Parish’s December publication described a well-attended gathering sponsored by the town, with bands performing on both days.
Mansura’s 2025 Food-Booth Plan Shows the Preparations Behind Cochon de Lait Weekend
Mansura’s Cochon de Lait Festival scheduled food vendors for May 9–10, 2025, giving Simmesport a nearby Avoyelles Parish food outing. The Chamber of Commerce application placed stalls behind the pavilion and required Friday setup before 3 p.m.
Catfish Festival Brings Cooking Competition and Music to Melville Civic Center
Melville’s Catfish Festival was listed for October 17, 2026 at the civic center on First Street, with activities running from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The program combined a reunion atmosphere with pageants, a parade, music, shopping and a catfish cook-off.
The cooking competition makes cold storage for fish a natural part of preparations before the cooking competition begins. Food vendors broadened the menu while the rest of the program gave families reasons to remain through the day. By organizing the gathering around catfish, the festival tied its community celebration directly to a food associated with the town.
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Million Road: Resurfacing And Pavement Repair in Acadia and St. Landry parishes
A construction notice dated September 13, 2024 focused on Million Road in Acadia and St. Landry parishes. The announced scope covered resurfacing and pavement repair. The published scope also covered asphalt work and surface milling. The notice put the project value at $1 Million. A business arranging delivery of portable walk-in coolers would need to factor the work into its access plan.
The announced start was September 16, 2024. The notice included lane closures during the work. The published completion target was December 2024, subject to the project schedule.
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Plan around the Melville address.
A project in Melville 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.
Thunderstorm Winds Near Melville on January 2, 2017
A severe-weather report was logged about 1.37 miles west-northwest of Melville on January 2, 2017 after strong thunderstorm winds affected the area. The local account states, “Several trees were downed and several structures received roof damage in Melville.” Commercial kitchens would need to check walk-in coolers if the same storm also interrupted their electrical service.
The entry lists an estimated gust of 50 knots, or roughly 58 mph. NOAA’s property-damage estimate for this entry was $30,000. The broader episode involved a squall line moving through the region.
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Construction Plans for LA 178 in St. Landry Parish
DOTD outlined resurfacing and pavement repair at LA 178 in St. Landry Parish in a notice dated September 16, 2025. The published scope also covered drainage work, asphalt work and surface milling. The notice put the project value at $3.8M. Transporting refrigerated containers through the area would require a route compatible with the announced traffic arrangements.
The announced start was September 18, 2025. The published completion target was February 2026, subject to the project schedule.
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Lebeau's July 2026 zydeco festival paired dancing with backbone dinners
Lebeau's 34th Zydeco Festival was scheduled for July 4, 2026, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, offering nearby Palmetto a parish celebration rooted in Creole music. The announced lineup included Geno Delafose, Rusty Metoyer and Step Rideau.
Thunderstorm Winds Near Morganza on April 10, 2021
The Morganza area saw strong thunderstorm winds on April 10, 2021, according to the storm report for Pointe Coupee Parish. The damage account notes, “Thunderstorm damaging winds downed numerous trees and powerlines.” For businesses unable to run their regular refrigeration, refrigerated trailers would offer another place to hold temperature-sensitive stock.
Flooding Near Elba on June 18, 2026
NOAA documented flooding about 0.45 miles northeast of Elba on June 18, 2026, in St. Landry Parish. The damage account notes, “Flood waters from heavy rain over Avoyelles Parish drained southward through Saint Landry Parish.” Any refrigerated trailers approaching an impassable stretch would need a different delivery route.
NOAA’s property-damage estimate for this entry was $500,000. The observation was supplied by a National Weather Service storm survey.
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Construction Plans for I-49 in St. Landry Parish
DOTD outlined resurfacing at I-49 in St. Landry Parish in a notice dated May 4, 2026. The notice put the project value at $43 Million. The access changes would also matter to refrigerated trailers carrying chilled goods through the area.
Alternating lane closures were part of the published traffic arrangements. The described work included surface milling. The announced schedule included overnight restrictions, making delivery timing part of the access arrangements.
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Melville refrigerated trailer rental FAQs.
How much does a refrigerated trailer rental cost in Melville?
Refrigerated trailer pricing is starting at $1,295 for a 1–6 day rental for the smallest trailer. 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.
When can a refrigerated trailer be delivered to Melville?
Share your Melville address, desired start date, unit size, and access conditions. The team confirms availability and a workable delivery schedule in the quote; this page does not publish a fixed arrival time.
Should I choose a refrigerated trailer or a container?
Compare the stock you need to hold, the required temperature, the placement area, and door access. Trailers and containers are separate formats, and the rental team can review both for your site.
Can a mobile kitchen or dishwashing trailer be added?
Yes. A mobile kitchen trailer and a dishwashing trailer can be reviewed alongside the refrigerated unit when the site also needs cooking or ware washing. Configuration, connections, sanitation requirements, and availability are confirmed for the project.
What should I prepare for my St. Landry Parish site?
Bring the address, placement plan, delivery access details, available power, the goods and holding temperature, dates, and a site contact. Confirm any applicable permit and approval requirements before dispatch.
Keep Melville cold.
Share your site, dates, and storage needs. We’ll review the refrigerated trailer or container and supporting kitchen and dishwashing plan for your Louisiana project.