Portable Storage Rentals in Medford Lakes, NJ

Medford Lakes names portable on-demand storage containers in its code, and it is stricter than most towns: no street, one unit per home, and a 60-day permit. Steedle Portable Storage rents a 16-foot (8×8) container for $150 per month, delivered from 1152 Crown Point Road in West Deptford. Chapter 202 of the Borough Code sets a maximum size of 8 feet high, 8 feet wide and 18 feet long, so our 16-foot unit fits. The permit is $25 for 60 days, with $10 renewals. The Borough’s zoning application has a Dumpster/POD box and a direct form link is below. Call (856) 848-4854 for a free estimate. Family-owned since 1918.

Medford Lakes portable storage at a glance

Price: $150 per month (Steedle)
Ordinance: Borough Code Chapter 202, Storage and Trash Containers; Clothing Bins, § 202-2 (Ord. 554, 2008)
Permit and fee: $25 for 60 days; each 30-day renewal $10 (Borough Fee Schedule)
Duration: up to 60 consecutive days, renewable up to three times for 30 days each under the Code
Driveway vs street: driveway or other suitable area on private property; never on a Borough street or right-of-way
Limits: one unit per residential property; no more than 8 ft high, 18 ft long, 8 ft wide (or 1,200 cubic feet)
Delivered from: our West Deptford yard, 1152 Crown Point Road, West Deptford, NJ 08093
Phone: (856) 848-4854 · Email: info@steedlemoving.com
Our hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

What § 202-2 requires

The Code defines a “temporary storage unit” as a unit bigger than 3 by 3 by 3 feet, rented or owned for storing personal items, packing for a move, or storing belongings during a renovation. It names “portable on-demand storage containers” and “store-to-door mobile transportation storage containers” in the list. The rules:

No street placement. No temporary storage unit may be placed by a private party on any Borough property, street or right-of-way (§ 202-2(A)). Trash dumpsters follow a different rule that allows streets only in the Lakes Commercial and Lakes Institutional districts, and that exception does not cover storage units.
Permit on private property. A unit may be placed on a driveway or other suitable area for storing the owner’s or occupant’s goods for no more than 60 consecutive days, and only with a permit (§ 202-2(B)).
Renewals. On a showing of continued need, up to three renewals of 30 days each, for an additional fee (§ 202-2(C)).
Size. No more than 8 feet high, 18 feet long and 8 feet wide, or 1,200 cubic feet (§ 202-2(H)). A 16-foot, 8×8 unit is within the limits.
One unit per residential property at any one time (§ 202-2(I)).
What goes inside. No solid waste, construction or demolition debris, recyclables, business inventory or commercial goods; no hazardous material (§ 202-2(D), (E)).
Lock. Keep it locked and secured whenever loading or unloading is not taking place (§ 202-2(F)).
No occupancy. No person or animal may occupy it except to load or unload, and no heat or electrical source may be placed in it (§ 202-6).
Danger. The Borough may require removal if the unit becomes a physical danger to persons or property (§ 202-2(G)).
Penalties (§ 202-7). A fine of $100 to $250, with each day a separate violation. A unit left on Borough property after a permit expires may be removed at the owner’s expense seven days after written notice.

Permit, form and who to call

Fee: the Borough’s fee schedule (Code § 112-5) lists Temporary Storage Unit/POD at $25 for 60 days and $10 for each 30-day renewal, with a maximum of two renewals. Chapter 202 allows up to three renewals, and the application form has boxes for a 1st, 2nd and 3rd renewal. We have not seen that inconsistency resolved, so ask the Borough how many renewals it will issue.

Application: the permit application goes to the Borough Clerk’s office under § 202-5, on a form provided by the Borough, listing the container owner and the property owner. The Borough’s Zoning Application has a Dumpster/POD box that asks for the container company’s name, phone and email and the location (driveway, yard or other). Direct link: Medford Lakes Zoning Application (PDF). The form notes that it is for zoning only, and other approvals may be needed.

Borough of Medford Lakes
1 Cabin Circle, Medford Lakes, NJ 08055
Phone: (609) 654-8898
Website: medfordlakes.com

Read the chapter: Borough Code Chapter 202 (eCode360).

Driveway or warehouse in Medford Lakes

Since the street is off limits, your driveway or a suitable spot on your lot is the only on-site option, and only one unit is allowed. Sixty days covers most moves and shorter renovations. See on-site portable storage.

For longer jobs, or if there’s no suitable spot, off-site storage at our West Deptford warehouse means no permit clock and no renewals. It also fits decluttering. We also serve Medford and Evesham nearby.

What belongs in the box

Most people load furniture, boxed kitchenware, seasonal items and the contents of a room that is being redone. Please keep out illegal items, flammables and fuel, propane, perishable food, plants and pets, and do not modify the inside of the container. Packing and loading help is optional.

Medford Lakes portable storage: common questions

Does Medford Lakes require a permit for a portable storage container?

Yes. Code § 202-2(B) says no temporary storage unit may be placed on private property except upon issuance of a permit.

How much does the permit cost and how long does it last?

$25 for 60 days, per the Borough’s fee schedule, and $10 for each 30-day renewal. The Code allows up to three renewals; the fee schedule lists a maximum of two.

Can the container go on the street?

No. § 202-2(A) prohibits temporary storage units on any Borough property, street or right-of-way.

How big can the container be?

No more than 8 feet high, 18 feet long and 8 feet wide, or 1,200 cubic feet. Our 16-foot container (8×8) is within that.

How many containers can I have?

One per residential property at a time.

Where do I get the application?

The Borough’s Zoning Application PDF includes a Dumpster/POD box: medfordlakes.com/DocumentCenter/View/91/Zoning-Permit-Application-. Call (609) 654-8898 with questions.

Last updated: October 3, 2026.