12 ft Refrigerated Trailer
Starting from $1,895 / month
The smallest trailer in the lineup. It fits tight lots and loading areas when a small walk-in cooler or freezer goes down.
Scarborough, Maine Refrigerated Container Rentals
If a walk-in cooler or freezer fails in Scarborough, Maine, you can rent cold storage from HHrefrigeration and have it planned for your address. We rent refrigerated trailers and containers, mobile kitchens, and dishwashing trailers to businesses and institutions in Cumberland County.
Scarborough is a town in Cumberland County with about 23,656 residents (2023 Census Bureau estimate). Customers who rent in a place like this include hospitals and care facilities, school districts, hotels, restaurants, grocers, food distributors, and event venues. Rent for a few days to cover a repair, or lease for months through a renovation, a harvest, a construction project, or a seasonal peak.
Our phone line, (888) 385-5513, answers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If the need is planned, use the quote form below and tell us where in Scarborough the unit will sit.
Scarborough, ME at a glance
Numbers for Scarborough that matter when planning a rental: how big it is, how spread out it is, and how far the next larger place sits.
Winter storms in Maine (October to April) can slow or close roads, so tell us your start date early and we plan the trip with the forecast in mind.
- Place: town in Cumberland County, Maine.
- Population: 23,656 (2023 Census Bureau estimate), number 1 of 20 Maine places on our list.
- Land area: 48 square miles, about 495 people per square mile.
- Elevation: about 20 feet.
- Nearest larger place we list: Derry, NH, 67 miles southwest.
- Other places we list within 50 miles: 8.
How we plan getting a trailer to Scarborough
Every rental in Scarborough starts with the address, not a warehouse. Here is how a request for Scarborough, ME moves from call to cold storage:
- Call or send the form. Tell us the street address in Scarborough, what failed or what you are planning, and the temperature you need. Emergencies go to (888) 385-5513.
- We match the unit. A 12 ft refrigerated trailer suits tight lots and small kitchens, a 20 ft trailer holds more, and a refrigerated container is for bulk storage over longer jobs.
- Roads that serve Scarborough include I-95, I-295, and US-1. We confirm which approach suits a trailer, how the truck turns onto your site, and whether anything on the last few blocks is posted or restricted.
- Scarborough is the largest city we list in Maine, so most requests here are about dock access, narrow lots, and timing around business hours rather than long road miles.
- We confirm power and placement. The 20 ft trailers list 220V, single phase, 40 to 60 amps with a NEMA plug, so have an electrician confirm your service. Pick a firm, level spot with room for the door to open and for the truck to reach it.
- Delivery and setup. On site, setup takes about 1 hour for a refrigeration unit, plus 4 to 6 hours if a ramp is needed or 5 to 15 minutes for stairs. Delivery timing, servicing, and minimum terms are written into your quote, and an inquiry does not reserve equipment.
Emergency refrigeration support in Scarborough
Emergency support for Scarborough runs through one number, (888) 385-5513, answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Have these details ready:
In Maine, calls like this often follow ice storm and flood. When an outage runs long, a 20 ft refrigerated trailer rental gives a kitchen, grocer, or care facility cold space to move product into while the building recovers.
For official emergency information in Maine, see Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA). We are not an emergency agency; for danger to life, call 911.
- The address in Scarborough (and the Cumberland County location if it is outside town limits).
- What failed: a walk-in cooler, a freezer, a compressor, or the power itself.
- How much product is at risk, and whether it must stay at 32°F (cooler) or near -5°F (freezer).
- The power available at the site and whether a truck can reach the spot.
- Keep doors closed until the unit arrives so the product holds its temperature as long as possible.
What drives cold-storage demand around Scarborough
Maine has mild-to-warm summers, with typical July highs from the low 70s F in the far north to the high 70s F in the south, and only a few 90 F days in a typical year. Winters are long and cold, with overnight lows near 18 F in the far south and around 0 F in parts of the north and interior. Snow typically falls from late fall into April and totals roughly 60 to 100 inches. The hottest stretch runs june to August, and the coldest december to February. Both extremes put stress on commercial refrigeration in Scarborough.
Hannaford supermarkets are headquartered in Scarborough. A grocery headquarters town sits in a region where cold-chain storage and distribution are central to the economy.
The town draws visitors to Higgins Beach, Scarborough Beach State Park, Scarborough Marsh and Beech Ridge Motor Speedway. Summer tourism and event traffic can increase demand for temporary food service and refrigerated storage.
Ice storm risk in Maine (December to March): The January 1998 ice storm left 1 to 3 inches of ice, snapped more than 3,000 utility poles and cut power to over 800,000 people. A multi-day ice-storm outage can often spoil refrigerated inventory and halt commercial kitchens.
Flood risk in Maine (Spring thaw and winter rain-on-snow events): In December 2023, 3 to 4 inches of rain (6 to 8 in pockets) fell on snowpack and caused catastrophic river flooding in Maine. Flooded or power-less kitchens and cold rooms can create a need for temporary refrigerated trailers and warewashing while repairs are made.
Nor'easters are described as the most disruptive extreme weather in Maine, with winds that can rival hurricane gusts and can bring down lines across wide areas. Winter storms can often interrupt power to restaurants, supermarkets and warehouses at once, increasing demand for backup refrigeration.
Food service and business in Scarborough
The kinds of operations that rent refrigeration in a city like Scarborough are hospitals and care facilities, school districts, hotels, restaurants, grocers, food distributors, and event venues.
Hannaford supermarkets are headquartered in Scarborough, and the town sits on the I-95 and I-295 corridor in the Portland area. Grocery distribution depends on reliable refrigerated storage and transport.
Maine's commercial fisheries were worth about $611 million at the dock in 2023, led by lobster at roughly 93.7 million pounds landed (preliminary DMR figures). Seafood dealers and processors depend on cold chain storage between the wharf and the truck.
Scarborough customers use refrigeration trailers in three common ways: as emergency cover for a failed walk-in, as extra capacity during a peak (a harvest, a festival, a holiday week), and as temporary cold storage during a renovation. See rental prices for what each unit costs, or how to plan your site before delivery.
Demand also rises around events in Maine: State of Maine Potato Blossom Festival (Third week of July); Bar Harbor cruise ship season (May to October). Community festivals can create short-term demand for temporary kitchens and cold storage.
Equipment you can rent in Scarborough
Refrigeration is our focus, and Scarborough customers rent the same four units as the rest of Maine:
Many Scarborough requests pair cold storage with a mobile kitchen rental or a dishwashing trailer rental, so a facility can cook, serve, and clean up during a repair or renovation.
20 ft Refrigerated Trailer
Starting from $1,895 / month
The workhorse. A 20 ft trailer comes as a 32°F cooler or as a low-temperature freezer configuration, so you can match what failed.
20 ft Refrigerated Container
Starting from $2,995 / month
A stationary cold storage box for bulk product, built for longer projects, seasonal peaks, and renovations.
40 ft Refrigerated Container
Starting from $3,995 / month
The largest cold storage option. It takes pallets and bulk product for food distribution, disaster response, and large facilities.
Requirements for renting a refrigerated trailer in Scarborough
Renting a refrigerated trailer in Scarborough is simple, but a few items decide whether it runs smoothly on the first day.
The Health Inspection Program rule, Chapter 201, took effect on June 3, 2024, and the program notes that a HIP license is separate from the state Mobile Vendor License. Food operators should confirm which state and municipal licenses apply to a temporary setup.
Federal CDC guidance says a closed refrigerator keeps food safe for about 4 hours without power, a full freezer about 48 hours and a half-full freezer about 24 hours. Outages longer than these windows can create a need for emergency cold storage.
- Customer type: commercial or industrial only (restaurants, grocers, healthcare, schools, hospitality, distributors, government). We do not rent to residential customers.
- Power: 220V, single phase, 40 to 60 amps for the 20 ft trailers, with a NEMA plug. Ask your electrician to confirm the circuit at your Scarborough site before delivery.
- Placement: a firm, level surface with room for the trailer, its door swing, and the delivery truck. Soft ground, steep slopes, and overhead lines are the usual problems.
- Access: send the gate or door width, any low clearances, and the best approach into the property.
- Permission: if you rent the property, get the owner or manager's approval to place a trailer. For food-safety questions, contact Maine CDC Health Inspection Program (Maine Department of Health and Human Services).
- Paperwork: your quote lists the unit, the rental length, delivery, setup, servicing, and minimum terms. An inquiry does not reserve equipment.
Roads, routes, and access around Scarborough
Highways and routes tied to Scarborough:
Scarborough sits at about 20 feet above sea level, near sea level, where coastal flooding and storm surge are part of planning.
- I-95: The Maine Turnpike turns inland in Scarborough.
- I-295: Splits from I-95 in Scarborough toward Portland.
- US-1: Runs through the town along with State Routes 9, 77, 114 and 207.
Rental prices for Scarborough at a glance
Rates are the same nationwide. Rentals start from $1,895 / month for a 12 ft trailer, and the price sheet prints a separate rate for 1-6 days, 8-14 days, 15 days to 1 month, and more than 3 months. See every rate. Delivery to Scarborough, setup, servicing, and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote.
More of Maine and the Northeast
Scarborough is one of the places we list in Maine, and Maine is part of our Northeast service area. Browse the Maine service area for every city page in the state, or the full service-area map.
Rental terms at a glance
Rentals run by the week or by the month, with short-term and long-term options, and we answer calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Setup on site takes about 1 hour for a refrigeration unit and about 5 hours for a kitchen or dishwashing trailer; a ramp adds 4 to 6 hours and stairs add 5 to 15 minutes. GPS tracking is possible on request. Delivery, setup, servicing, and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote, and an inquiry does not reserve equipment.
Cold storage down? Call now.
Emergency refrigeration rentals in Scarborough, ME.
If a walk-in cooler or freezer has stopped holding temperature, call now. Tell us your city and state, what failed, how much product is at risk, and what power is on site. Keep doors closed to hold the cold while we work out the right trailer or container for you.
Scarborough rental questions
Do you rent refrigerated trailers in Scarborough, Maine?
Yes. HHrefrigeration rents refrigerated trailers, refrigerated containers, mobile kitchens, and dishwashing trailers to commercial and industrial customers in Scarborough and Cumberland County. Call (888) 385-5513 or send the quote form with your address. An inquiry does not reserve equipment; availability, delivery, and terms are confirmed in your quote.
How do I get a trailer if Scarborough is busy and tight on space?
Tell us about the dock, lot, or alley where the unit will sit, including any width limits, and we plan the approach to fit. Setup on site takes about 1 hour for a refrigeration unit.
What power does a refrigerated trailer need in Scarborough?
The 20 ft refrigerated trailers list 220V, single phase, 40 to 60 amps, with a NEMA plug. Have a licensed electrician confirm your service at the Scarborough site before delivery, and send the voltage, phase, and amps with your request.
Who do I contact about food safety rules in Cumberland County?
Start with Maine CDC Health Inspection Program (Maine Department of Health and Human Services) (https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/environmental-health/el/). Rules vary by jurisdiction, so check with them before you place temporary refrigeration or a temporary kitchen.
Can I rent a mobile kitchen or dishwashing trailer in Scarborough too?
Yes. When a kitchen is down, we rent mobile kitchens from 24 ft to 40 ft and dishwashing trailers from 22 ft to 38 ft. Many Scarborough customers pair them with a refrigerated trailer so they can cook, serve, and clean up while permanent equipment is repaired.
What should I do before ice storm season in Maine?
Know your site's power and placement details, keep our number ((888) 385-5513) handy, and call early if a forecast puts your walk-in at risk. Ice storm risk in Maine is highest December to March.
Sources for local facts
Sources
Local facts on this page come from public sources. Population is the Census Bureau's 2023 estimate.
What to send for a fast quote
- The city and state where the unit will sit
- What failed and how much product is at risk
- Cooler (32°F) or freezer temperature needed
- Power available at the site: voltage, phase, and amps
- Access: gate or door width, surface, and where the unit will be placed
- How long you expect to need it
Prefer to talk? Call (888) 385-5513 any time.