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General

How this site works

What is IBC Second Life?
A referral service. We pass quote requests for buying, selling, reconditioning, moving and recycling IBC totes to partner suppliers in our network, who quote and do the work.
Is the quote request free?
Yes. Sending a request is free and carries no obligation.
Who will contact me?
A partner supplier in our network that handles your kind of request follows up using the contact details you give.
Which areas do you cover?
We take requests from across the United States and Canada. Availability depends on partner suppliers near you.
Why aren’t prices listed?
Pricing is by quote from partner suppliers. It depends on grade, size, quantity, availability and freight to your location.
Totes

Sizes, grades and care

What is the difference between 275 and 330 gallon totes?
Both have a 40" × 48" footprint. The 330 is taller (about 53" vs. about 46") and holds about 20% more.
Can I use a used tote for drinking water?
Only if the previous contents and the cleaning are documented as suitable. If you can’t confirm both, use a new tote.
What does “reconditioned” mean?
Usually washed and inspected, with worn parts like valves and gaskets replaced. Definitions vary, so ask the partner supplier what theirs includes.
Can totes be stored outside?
Yes, with care. Sunlight degrades HDPE and lets algae grow in water, so cover the bottle, and protect the valve from freezing.
Selling & recycling

Selling and recycling totes

Will someone buy my empty totes?
It depends on what they held, their condition, quantity and distance. Send a request and a partner supplier will say whether they can buy, collect or recycle them.
What happens to totes that can’t be reused?
Bottles can often be recycled as HDPE and cages as scrap steel, where a recycler accepts them.
Can totes that held hazardous materials be collected?
Handling of those totes is regulated. Describe the contents in your request and check current regulations; the partner supplier will say what they can accept.
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