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.
Trenton, New Jersey Walk-In Cooler Trailer Rentals
Trenton is a city in Mercer County, and HHrefrigeration serves it with refrigeration trailer rentals, mobile kitchen rentals, and dishwashing trailers. Service is nationwide, which means Trenton is covered from your first call.
Trenton is a city in Mercer County with about 89,620 residents (2023 Census Bureau estimate), and it is the county seat. Customers who rent in a place like this include hospital systems, universities, hotels and convention venues, large grocers, food distributors and processors, and stadium and event operators. 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 Trenton the unit will sit.
Trenton, NJ at a glance
Numbers for Trenton 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 New Jersey (November 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: city in Mercer County, New Jersey.
- Population: 89,620 (2023 Census Bureau estimate), number 5 of 20 New Jersey places on our list.
- Land area: 7.6 square miles, about 11,825 people per square mile.
- Elevation: about 59 feet.
- Trenton is the county seat of Mercer County.
- Nearest larger place we list: Philadelphia, PA, 25 miles southwest.
- Other places we list within 50 miles: 15.
How we plan getting a trailer to Trenton
Every rental in Trenton starts with the address, not a warehouse. Here is how a request for Trenton, NJ moves from call to cold storage:
- Call or send the form. Tell us the street address in Trenton, 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 Trenton include 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.
- Trenton is about 46 miles southwest of Newark, New Jersey's largest city on our list. We plan the trip around that distance and the roads between, then confirm timing in your quote.
- 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 Trenton
Emergency support for Trenton runs through one number, (888) 385-5513, answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Have these details ready:
In New Jersey, calls like this often follow hurricane and flood. Operations that cannot wait for the grid to return can rent a refrigerated trailer as backup walk-in space and keep inventory at holding temperature.
For official emergency information in New Jersey, see New Jersey Office of Emergency Management (NJOEM). We are not an emergency agency; for danger to life, call 911.
- The address in Trenton (and the Mercer 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 Trenton
New Jersey summers are warm and muggy, with average July highs near 86 F in Newark and Trenton and July dew points in the low to mid 60s. Winters are cold, with January highs around 40 F inland and 43 F at Atlantic City, and snowfall ranging from about 17 inches on the coast to far more in the northwest highlands. The hottest stretch runs june to August, and the coldest december to February. Both extremes put stress on commercial refrigeration in Trenton.
Trenton is the state capital and Mercer County seat, and state government is its biggest employer, with about 20,000 state workers commuting in each weekday. Government offices and cafeterias are consistent users of commercial food service.
The College of New Jersey, Rider University and Mercer County Community College were founded in Trenton, and an annual Guatemalan independence festival around September 15 draws thousands. Campuses and festivals need dining and temporary food service capacity.
Hurricane risk in New Jersey (August to October): Hurricane Sandy (October 2012) produced an 8.57 ft surge at Sandy Hook, destroyed boardwalk sections at Belmar and Seaside Heights, and caused about $30 billion in losses, the costliest natural disaster in state history. Coastal surge and long outages can leave restaurants, hotels and grocers needing temporary cold storage or a temporary kitchen.
Flood risk in New Jersey (Year round, often late summer and fall): Remnants of Hurricane Ida (September 2021) brought record rain to Newark, severe flooding in Manville and over 300 water rescues. Hurricane Irene (2011) flooded the Passaic River in Paterson to levels not seen in 100 years. Flooded kitchens and cold rooms can often be out of service for weeks, creating demand for temporary kitchens and dishwashing.
Hurricane Sandy left over 2 million New Jersey households without power at its peak, about 775,000 were still dark a week later, and 95 percent were restored within 11 days. Outages lasting more than a week exceed what food businesses can cover with on-site refrigeration.
Food service and business in Trenton
The kinds of operations that rent refrigeration in a city like Trenton are hospital systems, universities, hotels and convention venues, large grocers, food distributors and processors, and stadium and event operators.
The Port of New York and New Jersey, led by Port Newark-Elizabeth, handled over 7.8 million TEUs in 2023 and is the busiest container port on the East Coast. Port-adjacent importers and distributors move large volumes through cold storage and may need extra capacity.
New Jersey is described as an epicenter for logistics and distribution on the Atlantic seaboard, and the Garden State Parkway opened the Jersey Shore to millions of New York-area visitors. Distribution and shore hospitality both generate steady demand for refrigerated storage and event kitchens.
Trenton 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 New Jersey: Guatemalan independence festival, Trenton (around September 15); Barefoot Country Music Festival (June). Large outdoor festivals use temporary kitchens and cold storage.
Equipment you can rent in Trenton
Refrigeration is our focus, and Trenton customers rent the same four units as the rest of New Jersey:
Many Trenton 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 Trenton
Renting a refrigerated trailer in Trenton is simple, but a few items decide whether it runs smoothly on the first day.
State sanitation rules for retail food establishments are in N.J.A.C. Chapter 8:24, which includes a section on emergency occurrences. Operators facing outages or flooding are expected to follow these rules before reopening.
A 2009 state Food and Drug Safety Program guidance asks retail food establishments to keep an emergency action plan describing what they would do if electrical service is interrupted. Temporary refrigeration is a typical element of such a contingency plan.
- 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 Trenton 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 New Jersey Department of Health, Public Health and Food Protection Program.
- 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 Trenton
Highways and routes tied to Trenton:
Trenton sits at about 59 feet above sea level.
Nearby places we also serve: Pemberton (18 miles south), Jamesburg (19 miles northeast), Philadelphia, PA (25 miles southwest), Audubon (28 miles southwest), Dunellen (30 miles northeast).
- US-1: US Route 1 crosses the Delaware River at Trenton on the Trenton-Morrisville Toll Bridge; Route 29 also serves the city.
Rental prices for Trenton 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 Trenton, setup, servicing, and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote.
More of New Jersey and the Northeast
Trenton is one of the places we list in New Jersey, and New Jersey is part of our Northeast service area. Browse the New Jersey 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 Trenton, NJ.
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.
Trenton rental questions
Do you rent refrigerated trailers in Trenton, New Jersey?
Yes. HHrefrigeration rents refrigerated trailers, refrigerated containers, mobile kitchens, and dishwashing trailers to commercial and industrial customers in Trenton and Mercer 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 Trenton is far from a major city?
We plan the delivery from your street address, not from a fixed point on the map. Trenton is about 46 miles southwest of Newark, so we confirm the route, the final approach, and the timing with you in the quote.
What power does a refrigerated trailer need in Trenton?
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 Trenton site before delivery, and send the voltage, phase, and amps with your request.
Who do I contact about food safety rules in Mercer County?
Start with New Jersey Department of Health, Public Health and Food Protection Program (https://www.nj.gov/health/ceohs/). 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 Trenton 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 Trenton 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 hurricane season in New Jersey?
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. Hurricane risk in New Jersey is highest August to October.
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.