Reconditioned IBC Totes For Sale Near Me

Reconditioned IBC totes are used containers that have been cleaned and restored for reuse. They include a sanitized HDPE plastic inner bottle, a repaired metal cage, and a base made of steel or plastic.

After being used, these totes go through a cleaning and repair process. This involves sanitizing the inside of the container and fixing or replacing parts of the cage and pallet if needed.

While reconditioned totes are an affordable and eco-friendly option, they are not safe for storing food or drinking water because of the risk of contamination.

When to Use Reconditioned Totes

Best for Non-Hazardous Liquids
Ideal for storing water, lubricants, fertilizers, and other non-sensitive chemicals.
Used in Many Industries
Common in construction, agriculture, and manufacturing for:

Wastewater collection
Fuel storage
Fertilizer mixing

Regulation Compliant
Recertified according to DOT and UN 31HA1/Y standards for safe transport of packing group II & III materials.
Safe for Some Hazardous Materials
Can handle chemicals, acids, corrosives, and caustics with a specific gravity up to 1.9.
Available Sizes
Two standard capacities: 275 gallons and 330 gallons.
Not for Food or Pharma Use
Avoid using for food, pharmaceuticals, or other products needing strict purity—use rebottled or new totes instead.

Common Selections and Features

Reconditioned IBCs are available with many of the same features as new totes:

Condition	Used (reconditioned) bottle and cage
Capacity	275 gallons or 330 gallons
Color	Natural or white
Materials	HDPE
Pallet	Steel or composite

Dimensions (LxWxH)	48x40x46" or 48x40x54"
Inlet	6" solid or 6" with 2" bung
Outlet	2" or 3" NPT, camlock, or buttress
Valve	Ball or butterfly
UN rating liquid	UN31HA1/Y

The Reconditioning Process

Inspection & Sorting

Totes are sorted into:

Those eligible for washing
Those to be destroyed (bottles shredded)

Content Removal

Remaining liquid contents are vacuum-sucked from the tote.

Multi-Step Internal Cleaning

Hot water rinse
Caustic rinse
Cold water rinse
(Each rinse typically lasts 60 seconds, longer for dirtier totes)

External & Internal Power Wash

High-pressure cleaning of both inside and outside surfaces.

Final Interior Rinse

Additional hose-down inside the tote.

Drying

Industrial dryer used to fully dry the interior.

Leak Testing

Totes undergo a pressurized leak test with 99.98% accuracy.

Final Quality Control

Manual inspection inside tote to remove resin or residue.
Application of correct UN Labels, caps, and valves.

Storage or Shipment

Finished totes are either loaded onto trucks or moved to warehouse inventory.