Recycling
Practical guides and tips for recycling drums, pallets, IBC totes, and Gaylord boxes.
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Most composite IBCs (275- and 330-gallon) combine: Inner bottle: high-density polyethylene (HDPE) Outer cage: galvanized steel Base: plastic, steel, or wood pallet In recycling, HDPE and steel are the primary targets. Wood bases are usually reused or recycled separately; plastic bases can be recycled with other rigid plastics if the local program accepts them.
