Used IBC Totes for Sale

Yes — when properly graded and used for compatible applications. Every used tote we sell has passed a pressure test, visual inspection, and previous-content review. The grade system tells you exactly what condition the tote is in and what it previously held. Used Grade A totes from food or water service are appropriate for a wide range of applications including garden irrigation and non-potable water storage.

Grade A totes with water or food-grade previous content can be used for potable water storage with proper preparation: replace the valve and gaskets, triple-rinse with clean water, and optionally treat with a food-safe sanitizer. For long-term potable storage we recommend our food-grade reconditioned totes, which come with documented cleaning and new components as standard.

Every IBC tote we sell has had a prior use — that's what makes it 'used.' We always disclose what was stored in the tote before it came to us. For Grade A and B, the previous contents are documented from label review and receipt records. For Grade C, previous contents are disclosed to the best of our knowledge. You should never use a used tote for a contents that is chemically incompatible with its previous use without thorough professional cleaning.

Our grading is based on specific, documented criteria: bottle clarity and odor, cage weld and rust condition, pallet board integrity, valve function, and pressure test result. Every tote that passes pressure testing and has documented previous content is eligible for Grade A, B, or C based on its cosmetic and structural condition against our rubric. Multiple technicians review high-value units. The system is designed to be consistent and defensible.

Yes, within 7 days if the unit does not match its assigned grade. We photograph every tote before shipment, so we can verify the unit's condition at the time of dispatch. If we graded it incorrectly, we replace it or refund at no charge. Standard returns (buyer's preference) are accepted within 14 days on undamaged, unmixed units with restocking and freight deducted.

Yes. All used totes are sold with their existing valve unless you request a replacement. Grade A and B valves are tested and functional. Grade C valves may be replacement valves we installed during inspection. New valve upgrades are available for any grade at a small additional cost — recommend for food-adjacent or long-term storage applications.

For single or small orders (1–5 totes), we can arrange LTL freight pickup or pallet delivery to your location. For larger orders (6+ totes), flatbed or step-deck trailer delivery is typical. Midwest customers within ~300 miles of Kansas City often qualify for our own delivery vehicles. We always quote delivered pricing if you include your zip code.

Outdoors: store on a level surface, away from direct UV exposure if the bottle is clear (use a UV sleeve or tarp). Indoors: no special requirements — stack empty totes 2 high only. Do not store with residual contents that could leach into HDPE. Always store with the valve in the closed position and the fill cap tightly sealed. Annual inspection of cage welds and valve seals is recommended for totes kept in long-term storage.