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Used IBC Totes for Sale

Used IBC totes typically cost less than new containers. Tell us what you need and a partner supplier in our network follows up with a quote.

Request Used IBC Totes

Tell us your quantity and specifications and a partner supplier follows up with a quote.

What Are Used IBC Totes?

An Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) tote is a reusable industrial container designed for the transport and storage of bulk liquids, chemicals, food ingredients, and other pourable materials. Standard IBC totes consist of a high-density polyethylene (HDPE) inner bottle encased in a tubular steel cage frame, mounted on a pallet base.

Used IBC totes are containers that have been previously filled and emptied at least once. ABC IBC is a referral service: we match buyers with partner suppliers in our network who sell used totes. Condition and prior contents vary, so ask the supplier about any tote you are quoted.

Available Sizes and Configurations

Specification	275 Gallon	330 Gallon
Capacity (liters)	~1,000 L	~1,250 L
Footprint (approx.)	40" x 48"	40" x 48"
Valve Size (common)	2" butterfly / ball	2" butterfly / ball
Fill Opening (common)	6" lid	6" lid
Pallet Type	Steel / Composite	Steel / Composite

View our complete IBC size guide →

What to Check Before You Buy

Inspection practices vary by supplier. Whether you look at a tote in person or ask the partner supplier, these are the points worth checking:

Bottle Condition: Look for cracks, UV degradation, and discoloration in the HDPE bottle. Check the steel cage for rust, bent bars, and broken welds.
Valve & Gasket: Make sure the valve opens, closes, and seals properly, and ask whether worn gaskets have been replaced.
Leaks: Ask whether the tote has been checked for leaks at the valve, lid, and seams.
Pallet Base: Check the pallet for cracks, warping, or damage that could affect handling.
Prior Contents: Ask what the tote previously held and whether it has been rinsed or cleaned.

Common Applications

Water Storage

Rain harvesting, emergency water storage, irrigation, and livestock watering systems.

Agricultural Use

Fertilizer storage, pesticide mixing, crop spraying solutions, and liquid feed supplements.

Industrial Liquids

Coolants, lubricants, solvents, cleaning solutions, and non-hazardous chemical storage.

DIY Projects

Aquaponics systems, composting, raised garden beds, and creative repurposing projects.

Pricing and Delivery

Pricing is by quote from partner suppliers and depends on condition, previous contents, capacity, quantity, and location. Send your requirements through the quote form and a partner supplier follows up.

We take requests from across the US. Delivery or pickup options depend on partner suppliers in your area.

Need a Different Grade?

Consider reconditioned totes for a cleaned and restored container, or new totes when you need a container with no prior contents.

Reconditioned Totes New IBC Totes

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do used IBC totes cost compared to new?

Used IBC totes generally cost less than new containers. Pricing is by quote from partner suppliers and depends on capacity, condition, prior contents, quantity, and location.

Are used IBC totes suitable for water storage and gardening?

Used totes are widely used for rain harvesting, irrigation, livestock watering, and aquaponics. Ask the supplier what the tote previously held. For drinking water or anything that contacts food, a used tote is generally not appropriate unless its prior contents are documented as food-only; confirm suitability with the supplier and current regulations.

What sizes of used IBC totes are available?

The most common sizes are 275 gallon (about 1,000 L) and 330 gallon (about 1,250 L). Both share an approximate 40 by 48 inch footprint. Partner suppliers may be able to source other sizes on request.

What should I check on a used IBC tote?

Look over the HDPE bottle for cracks or UV damage, check the steel cage for rust or bent bars, make sure the valve and lid seal properly, and inspect the pallet base. Ask the partner supplier what checks or rinsing they have done and what the tote previously held.

Can used IBC totes be delivered?

We take requests from across the US. Delivery or pickup options depend on partner suppliers in your area, and the supplier who follows up will confirm what they can arrange.