Parkersburg Refrigeration Trailer, Emergency Cold Storage and Walk-In Cooler for Rent
When walk-in space in Parkersburg is full, down, or being rebuilt, Cold Storage Container Rental and Facilities coordinates temporary refrigerated trailers and containers for Wood County, West Virginia. Serving grocers, caterers, hospitals, schools, farms, 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.
- Refrigerated trailer pricing
- Starting at $1,295for a 1–6 day rental
- Estimated delivery window
- 1 to 2 hours
Refrigerated rentals in Parkersburg, West Virginia.
About 28,600 people live in Parkersburg, a city in Wood County, West Virginia. It covers about 11.8 square miles, which works out to roughly 2,423 people per square mile. Parkersburg is the county seat of Wood County. By Census estimates it is the 4th most populous of 230 incorporated places in West Virginia. Parkersburg is about 4 miles from Vienna and 31 miles from Friendly, which helps when a job spans more than one site.
Since 2020, Census estimates show the population shrinking by roughly 3.7%. The elevation is roughly 610 feet, which is worth knowing when you plan a placement area and drainage. In West Virginia, outdoor tourism and festivals and food distribution are regular reasons to rent refrigerated trailers or containers, from the Eastern Panhandle, the Kanawha Valley, and the northern panhandle. Typical Parkersburg rentals support hospitals, schools, grocers, distributors, caterers, and event venues. For Parkersburg sites, it is worth planning for winter storms and flash flooding that can affect West Virginia before delivery. Steep, winding roads and limited level ground make placement and access worth checking before dispatch.
Call 888 385-5513 to confirm availability in Parkersburg. Emergency deployment is coordinated 24/7, and the estimated delivery window is 1 to 2 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 Parkersburg site also needs cooking or ware washing.
Parkersburg at a glance.
- Population (2025 estimate)
- 28,593
- Change since 2020
- −3.7%
- Land area
- 11.8 square miles
- People per square mile
- 2,423
- Rank in West Virginia
- 4th of 230 incorporated places
- County role
- County seat of Wood County
- Elevation
- 610 feet
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates and Gazetteer (population, area, rank); Parkersburg on Wikipedia (elevation, county seat, name origin).
A refrigerated trailer plan for Parkersburg.
Start with refrigerated capacity, then add the kitchen and dishwashing facilities your site in Wood 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 Parkersburg 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.
Riverhawk Farm Grant Adds Food Processing and Cold Storage Capacity
WVU Parkersburg received a $469,183.79 agriculture grant in 2025 to expand Riverhawk Farm's role in the regional food system. Planned improvements included certified produce and dairy processing equipment, expanded cold storage and honey-processing capacity.
The facilities were intended to help local producers prepare products for sale and reach institutional buyers such as schools and hospitals. The university also described additional space and equipment for hands-on agricultural education. For students and growers in the Parkersburg area, the project would combine practical training with facilities for processing and storing food beyond the farm's existing resources.
Local background sources
Downed Trees Leave Widespread Outages in Parkersburg
Numerous fallen trees and power lines caused widespread outages in and around Parkersburg on April 19, 2025. NOAA attributed the damage to a thunderstorm moving through Wood County ahead of a cold front. For businesses with perishable stock, emergency cold storage could become part of responding to an outage while the usual electrical supply remained unavailable. The storm weakened farther east, but Parkersburg had already sustained substantial disruption. Downed trees and lines linked the work of clearing damaged areas with restoring electricity to nearby homes and businesses.
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Parkersburg Homecoming Combines Riverfront Music and Family Activities
Parkersburg's 2024 Homecoming brought two days of music and family activities to Point Park Amphitheater on August 16–17. Kelsey Hart was announced as Friday's headliner, with Dailey & Vincent topping Saturday's schedule after the Johnny Staats Bluegrass Festival.
Food was part of both days, giving vendors cold storage and ingredient deliveries to coordinate around the performances. The tourism bureau's announcement also listed a Friday Kid's Fest, a Saturday community parade and a 10 p.m. fireworks finale. The riverfront program combined daytime family activities with evening concerts across the two-day gathering.
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Compare refrigerated trailer and container prices.
Starting prices by rental length for refrigerated equipment and supporting facilities in Parkersburg, West Virginia. 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 Parkersburg address.
A project in Parkersburg 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 West Virginia cities near Parkersburg.
- Vienna4 miles away
- Friendly31 miles away
- Auburn39 miles away
- New Martinsville45 miles away
- Smithfield55 miles away
- Nitro60 miles away
- Dunbar62 miles away
Parkersburg refrigerated trailer rental FAQs.
How much does a refrigerated trailer rental cost in Parkersburg?
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 Parkersburg 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 Parkersburg?
The estimated delivery window to Parkersburg is 1 to 2 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 Vienna and other nearby places?
Yes. Places such as Vienna (about 4 miles), Friendly (about 31 miles), and Auburn (about 39 miles) can be planned together with a Parkersburg 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 Parkersburg?
Call 888 385-5513 any time. Emergency deployment is coordinated 24/7: share the Parkersburg address, the holding temperature, the quantity of product, and whether power is available, and the team will confirm the quickest workable option. West Virginia sites can face winter storms and flash flooding, so ask about generator connections before the product is at risk.
Do I need a permit to place a refrigerated trailer in Parkersburg?
Requirements depend on the exact site and the local jurisdiction, so check with Parkersburg's town or city office and Wood 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 Parkersburg 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 Parkersburg cold.
Share your site, dates, and storage needs. We’ll review the refrigerated trailer or container and supporting kitchen and dishwashing plan for your West Virginia project.