20-Foot Container Program for Thrift Stores. Right-Sized For Most Stores.
A 20-foot container is the sweet spot for mid-volume thrift stores: enough capacity to clear your backroom, small enough to fit a normal retail lot. NBR Global places it free, swaps it on your cadence, and documents every load. Georgia, Tennessee, and South Carolina.
Container size
20ft — roughly 1,150 cu ft of overflow capacity
Placement cost
$0 for qualified thrift stores and donation centers
Swap cadence
Weekly, biweekly, or monthly based on your fill rate
Footprint
Fits a standard parking area — no tractor-trailer room needed
How It Works
From first call to a cleared backroom.
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Fit check
We review your weekly overflow volume, lot layout, and access hours.
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Delivery
The container is set in your approved spot, typically within one to two weeks.
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You fill it
Your team loads bagged or boxed overflow. No sorting or grading required.
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Swap & report
We haul the full container, set an empty, and log the weight to your monthly report.
What the program gives your store.
Fits real retail lots
No tractor-trailer turning radius required — it drops where a few cars park.
Backroom cleared
Overflow leaves the building the day your team bags it.
Lower disposal spend
Fewer compactor and roll-off pulls once textiles leave the waste stream.
Predictable swaps
Owned fleet, set schedule, and a real person to call about it.
Zero prep labor
Premium credential clothing taken as-is — no sorting, no grading.
Documented diversion
Weight ticket per swap plus a monthly diverted-pounds summary.
A strong fit if…
- You run a mid-volume thrift store with steady weekly overflow
- Your lot has space for a container but not a 53ft trailer
- You want overflow out of the backroom continuously, not only on pickup days
- You need diversion documentation for a board or corporate team
Consider another option if…
- Your volume is very high — the 53ft trailer program is more efficient
- You have no outdoor space at all — choose scheduled salvage pickup
- You're a church or school with light volume — a donation bin usually fits better
Insured & professional
Fully insured crews and dependable service windows.
Owned fleet
We control the schedule — no broker delays.
GA · TN · SC routes
Weekly coverage across the tri-state region.
Documented diversion
Per-pickup weight tickets + monthly impact reports.
Frequently Asked
20-Foot Container Program — answered.
What does the 20ft container program cost?
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Nothing for qualified thrift stores. Placement, swaps, and hauling are free — we earn revenue from recycling the material you load.
How much space do I need for a 20-foot container?
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About the footprint of two parking spaces, plus clear access for the delivery truck. It fits most standard retail lots where a 53ft trailer won't.
How much overflow does a 20ft container hold?
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Roughly 1,150 cubic feet — typically one to four weeks of overflow for a mid-volume store, depending on donation traffic.
How often will you swap the container?
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Weekly, biweekly, or monthly. We start with an estimate based on your volume and adjust once we see the real fill rate.
Do I need to sort the clothing before loading?
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No. We handle premium credential clothing and take it as your team bags or boxes it — no sorting and no grading on your end.
Should I choose a 20ft container or a 53ft trailer?
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Volume and lot space decide it. High, steady volume with dock access points to a 53ft trailer; moderate volume or a tighter lot points to a 20ft container. We'll recommend the fit on the first call.
Which areas can get a 20ft container?
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Georgia, Tennessee, and South Carolina — including Atlanta, Savannah, Augusta, Macon, Chattanooga, Knoxville, Nashville, Memphis, Greenville, Columbia, Charleston, and Myrtle Beach.
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Get Started
Request your program.
Tell us your store count, weekly overflow volume, and dock setup. We respond within one business day with the right equipment and cadence.
Prefer to talk first? Call 888-316-5515, text 404-453-5558, or contact our logistics team.