International Falls, Minnesota Refrigerated Container Rentals

Numbers for International Falls 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 Minnesota (November to March) can slow or close roads, so tell us your start date early and we plan the trip with the forecast in mind.

• Place: city in Koochiching County, Minnesota.
• Population: 5,603 (2023 Census Bureau estimate), number 18 of 20 Minnesota places on our list.
• Land area: 6.4 square miles, about 874 people per square mile.
• Elevation: about 1,132 feet.
• International Falls is the county seat of Koochiching County.
• Nearest larger place we list: Virginia, 84 miles southeast.
• Other places we list within 50 miles: 0.

Emergency support for International Falls runs through one number, (888) 385-5513, answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Have these details ready:

In Minnesota, calls like this often follow winter storm and heat wave. 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 Minnesota, see Minnesota Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM). We are not an emergency agency; for danger to life, call 911.

• The address in International Falls (and the Koochiching 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.

The kinds of operations that rent refrigeration in a city like International Falls are grocers, restaurants, school and hospital kitchens, hotels, farm and food-processing operations, and community events that draw crowds.

Minnesota ranks first nationally in turkeys raised and sugar beets, and second in hogs, according to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture's state profile. Meat, poultry and sugar processing depend on cold storage and refrigerated transport, so temporary capacity can help at harvest or processing peaks.

Minnesota's food processing sector has nearly 1,000 establishments and about 54,700 employees, ranking 12th nationally, with most plants in Greater Minnesota. Food plants often need added refrigerated storage during production surges or equipment repairs.

International Falls 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 Minnesota: Minnesota State Fair (Late August to Labor Day); Saint Paul Winter Carnival (January). Fair food vendors and nearby caterers often need added cold storage, mobile kitchens and dishwashing capacity.

Renting a refrigerated trailer in International Falls is simple, but a few items decide whether it runs smoothly on the first day.

Ramsey County licenses temporary food events in its cities except Saint Paul and Maplewood, where events are licensed by the Minnesota Department of Health. Temporary kitchens at events can fall under different licensing authorities by location, so operators should confirm which agency applies.

The Minnesota Department of Health publishes food safety guidance for food establishments during power outages lasting more than two hours, and advises calling MDH or the local health department. Temporary refrigeration can often help food businesses protect inventory, and operators should check with the health authority on food disposition.

• 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 International Falls 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 Minnesota Department of Health (food, beverage and lodging program); Minnesota Department of Agriculture for many food stands.
• Paperwork: your quote lists the unit, the rental length, delivery, setup, servicing, and minimum terms. An inquiry does not reserve equipment.

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 International Falls, setup, servicing, and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote.