About Shanty Box
Family-Owned & Operated
Shanty Box is more than a container company—it’s a Western New York legacy.
What started in 1954 with Grandpa Twist renting out his original construction shanties has grown into a family-owned business serving customers across Buffalo and beyond.
In 2024, we rebranded as Shanty Box to honor our roots while building toward the future.
For three generations, we’ve been helping neighbors, contractors, businesses, and homeowners find practical storage and workspace solutions.
From the old-school wooden shanties to today’s steel shipping containers, we’ve always stayed true to the same promise: reliable service, honest pricing, and local pride.
What makes us different?
See it before you buy it.
Our physical yard in Western New York lets you walk through and pick your exact container—no guessing, no surprises.
Family-owned, locally operated.
When you call Shanty Box, you’re talking directly with us, not a call center.
Flexible options.
We sell and rent containers in all sizes and conditions—20’, 40’, high-cubes, double-doors, side-entry, wind & water tight, or fresh “one-trippers.”
Custom touches.
Need shelves, vents, paint, or modifications? We’ll help make your unit fit your needs.
Delivery included.
Our own trucks bring your container right to your site.
Our Mission
We’re here to make storage simple, affordable, and accessible for our community.
Whether you’re a contractor needing secure onsite space, a small business expanding operations, or a family looking for backyard storage, Shanty Box delivers solutions you can count on.
We’re proud to carry forward Grandpa Twist’s tradition of hard work, reliability, and community spirit.
When you choose Shanty Box, you’re supporting a family business built right here in Western New York—and getting service that treats you like family, too.
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Storage containers available for rent in Western New York, Buffalo, Rochester, and surrounding areas.