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St. Matthews, Kentucky Emergency Refrigerated Container Rental and Leasing
A closed kitchen, a broken compressor, or a busy season can leave St. Matthews, Kentucky short on cold space. Reliable Refrigerated Container Rental Solutions can rent you a refrigerated container, a refrigeration trailer, or a walk-in cooler or freezer, delivered and set up for commercial and industrial customers throughout Jefferson County, from Jeffersontown, Louisville, and Louisville (Jefferson County). Choose a one-week or monthly rental, and add a mobile kitchen or dishwashing trailer if the whole operation is down. Call 888-385-6182 any hour, or ask for a quote online.
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Rental terms at a glance
- One week or monthly; no single-day rentals. We answer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- We can deliver within 48 hours, depending on location and equipment. GPS tracking is possible on request.
- Setup takes about 1 hour for most refrigeration units and 5 hours for kitchens and dishwashing.
- A quote covers equipment, delivery, and setup. An inquiry does not reserve equipment.
Refrigeration Rental Options in St. Matthews, KY
St. Matthews is a community of about 17,800 residents (Census Bureau 2024 estimate) in Jefferson County, where one cooler failure can leave a grocery, school cafeteria, or restaurant without cold storage. Typical customers in St. Matthews include restaurants and caterers, grocery stores, and nursing homes and care facilities.
Refrigerated container rentals fit long projects that need a lot of cold space for weeks or months, and come in 20, 24, and 40 foot lengths. Refrigeration trailers roll in, level out, and plug in as walk-in coolers or freezers. Our 20-foot units are listed at 15°F for coolers and -5°F for freezers; those are the equipment’s listed points, not a promise for every load or weather condition.
Before delivery to St. Matthews, tell us about gates, low wires, tight turns, and how far the unit sits from power. Our 20-foot units are listed at 220V single phase, 40 to 60 amps, and a container with a generator set can cover sites without enough power.
Rental equipment available in St. Matthews
Refrigerated containers
Starting from $995 / month
Specifications by quote
Refrigeration trailers
Starting from $995 / month
20 ft units listed at 15°F and -5°F
Mobile kitchens
Starting from $4,995 / month
24 to 40 ft; equipment varies by size
Dishwashing trailers
Starting from $4,995 / month
22 to 38 ft; 220V, 150 to 300 amps
Who needs cold storage in Jefferson County
Jefferson County, Kentucky has 1,711 restaurants and drinking places, 218 grocery stores, and 200 nursing and residential care facilities, according to the Census Bureau’s 2022 County Business Patterns. Among 120 Kentucky counties it ranks 1st for restaurants and drinking places and 1st for grocery stores. Restaurants and caterers stand out here. Kitchens run several walk-ins at once, so one failure can close a line.
| Business type | Establishments | Rank in Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| restaurants and drinking places | 1,711 | 1st of 120 |
| grocery stores | 218 | 1st of 120 |
| nursing and residential care facilities | 200 | 1st of 120 |
| hotels and other lodging | 149 | 1st of 120 |
| warehousing and storage firms | 78 | 1st of 120 |
| food manufacturers | 68 | 1st of 120 |
Source: Census Bureau County Business Patterns, 2022. Counts are private-sector establishments with paid employees and leave out public hospitals and schools. Each is a potential St. Matthews customer for refrigeration rental.
Cold Storage Planning in St. Matthews
1. Past emergencies and recovery needs
FEMA lists 19 federally declared major disasters that included Jefferson County, Kentucky. The most recent are Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (severe storm, declared April 24, 2025, disaster 4864); Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (severe storm, declared February 24, 2025, disaster 4860); Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Landslides, And Mudslides (severe storm, declared May 22, 2024, disaster 4782). When an event like that interrupts power or closes a building, a refrigerated trailer or container can protect stored food and supplies while repairs are made. Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries, checked November 2, 2026.
2. Major construction
With 1,711 restaurants and drinking places in Jefferson County, new construction here often ends in a kitchen or cold room that must open on a fixed date. If the walk-in is late, rented cold storage keeps the opening on schedule. This is an example of the need, not a statement that we serve a particular project.
3. Major renovation
Picture a restaurant in St. Matthews that closes its kitchen for a rebuild. A mobile kitchen, a dishwashing trailer, and a refrigerated container at the back door could keep the doors open while the permanent kitchen is gutted and rebuilt. This is a scenario, not a past job.
4. Emergency equipment access
If a storm or outage closes roads near St. Matthews, check with Kentucky Emergency Management and the emergency management office for Jefferson County for public guidance. Our trucks follow a route we plan with you in advance, and we do not claim an official staging route to any site.
5. Local rental costs
Pricing for St. Matthews starts from $995 per month for refrigerated containers and walk-in refrigeration trailers, and from $4,995 per month for mobile kitchens and dishwashing trailers. The final figure depends on the delivery distance, the size and temperature you need, and how long you rent. See the price list or request a quote.
Refrigeration Rentals Near St. Matthews
We rent refrigeration near St. Matthews in Jeffersontown, Louisville, Louisville (Jefferson County), Shively, Mount Washington, and Shelbyville, and across Kentucky.
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Why Choose Reliable Refrigerated Container Rental Solutions in St. Matthews
Reliable cold storage matters most when conditions are worst: a breakdown on a holiday weekend, a storm outage, or a renovation that has to finish on schedule.
Accelerated Deployment
We can deliver within 48 hours, so product moves into cold storage before it is lost.
24/7 Emergency Service
Phones are answered any hour, including nights, weekends, and storm warnings.
End-to-End Project Support
One team helps size the unit, plan power and placement, and arrange delivery and setup.
Flexible Rental Solutions
Rent for a week or by the month, and extend if the repair or project runs long.
Heavy-Duty Commercial Equipment
Stainless interiors and commercial condensing units built for daily loading.
Experienced Logistics Coordination
We plan the truck route, placement, and power connection before delivery.
Why clients trust us: we answer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, can deliver within 48 hours, rent to commercial and industrial customers across Texas, Florida, Georgia, and the rest of the South, and confirm price, power, and placement before delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions
What power does a refrigerated trailer need in St. Matthews?
Requirements vary by unit. Our 20-foot medium-temperature and low-temperature units are listed at 220V, single phase, 40 to 60 amps, with a NEMA plug. Tell us what power your St. Matthews site has and we confirm the right unit before delivery.
Which places near St. Matthews do you serve?
We rent refrigeration across Jefferson County, Kentucky, including Jeffersontown, Louisville, Louisville, Shively, Mount Washington, and Shelbyville. If your site is somewhere else in Kentucky, call and tell us the location.
Do I need a permit to place a refrigerated unit in St. Matthews?
Sometimes. Health, building, fire, and temporary-use rules vary by city and county and by how the unit is used. Check with the St. Matthews or Jefferson County building or health department early, and tell us your site so we can plan around it.
How much does a refrigerated container rental cost in St. Matthews?
Refrigerated containers and walk-in refrigeration trailers start from $995 per month. The final price depends on the size, temperature, power or generator needs, delivery distance to St. Matthews, and rental length. Request a quote and we confirm it before anything ships.
Request a Refrigeration Rental Quote for St. Matthews
Tell us where the unit is going, what needs to stay cold, your start date, and how long you need it. Include the power available and how a truck can reach the site, and we can give you a firm number faster.
- Project city, state, and ZIP code
- Container, trailer, kitchen, or dishwashing unit
- Cooler or freezer temperature
- Start date and rental length
- Electrical service and truck access
Phone: 888-385-6182 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week)