Rental FAQs

How do weekend rentals work?

Equipment picked up on Saturday is due back by 8:30 a.m. Monday. You will be charged for only one rental day and may use up to eight hours on equipment with an hour meter.

Additional time or meter hours may result in additional charges.

Can I return equipment after hours?

Yes. Our after-hours return area is located to the left of the building, where you will find chains, locks, and a key drop box.

For equipment on a trailer:

1. Back the equipment and trailer up to the fence.
2. Chain the trailer to the fence. If that is not possible, secure the trailer by running a chain through one of its wheels.
3. Lock the chain and place the equipment key in the key drop box.

For equipment that is not on a trailer, use one of the provided chains to secure a sturdy part of the equipment to the fence. Place the equipment key in the key drop box.

We will inspect and check in the equipment when we reopen. Your rental does not officially end until our staff checks it in when we reopen.

Do you offer free delivery and pickup?

Yes. Free delivery and pickup are available when:

• The rental is for one week or longer.
• The rental charge for at least one individual piece of equipment is $900 or more.
• The delivery location is within 15 miles of Paw Paw Rentals.
• Delivery and pickup are scheduled for Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.

What do I need to rent equipment?

You must provide:

• A valid state-issued photo ID.
• A major credit or debit card in the renter’s name.

We do not accept prepaid debit cards or payment cards from services such as PayPal, Chime, Venmo, Cash App, or similar providers.

When is my equipment due back?

For four-hour rentals, equipment is due back within four hours of pickup or when we close, whichever comes first.

For rentals of one day or longer:

• If you pick up the equipment between 8:00 a.m. and noon, it is due back by 8:00 a.m. on the final day of the rental.
• If you pick up the equipment after noon, it is due back by noon on the return date.

These return times help us schedule upcoming rentals properly.

How do Monday morning returns work?

When we have a large number of returns on Monday morning, our rental yard may operate as a one-way drive. Please enter behind the blue building, to the west, and drive through the yard toward the main building. A staff member will meet you there to check in your equipment.

How should I return my equipment?

Please return all equipment clean and full of fuel. If the equipment is returned dirty or without a full tank of fuel, additional cleaning or refueling charges may apply.