Give Every
IBC Tank
A New Life.
We buy, sell, recycle, and recondition used IBC totes — diverting thousands of containers from landfills every year.
The Complete IBC Lifecycle
From purchasing surplus totes to recycling end-of-life containers, we manage every stage.
Thousands of IBCs.
Zero Waste.
Our Jeffersonville, IN facility processes thousands of IBC totes annually. Every container is inspected, sorted, and directed to its highest-value second life.
Learn About UsOur Environmental Impact
Every IBC we recycle is one less in a landfill.
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IBC Collection & Sorting
Every container assessed for its highest-value pathway
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The IBC Waste Problem.
We Fix It.
Millions of IBC totes are discarded annually. Each one contains ~50 lbs of HDPE plastic and a steel cage — all recoverable. When landfilled, they take up space and release microplastics for decades.
We intercept that waste. We buy your used totes, recondition the best for resale, and responsibly recycle the rest. Our process recovers 95% of materials by weight.
Collection
We pick up your used IBC totes from your facility.
Assessment
Each tote is inspected and graded for condition.
Process
Recondition for resale or dismantle for recycling.
New Life
Cleaned totes return to market; materials become new products.
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Join hundreds of businesses that trust IBC Tanks Recycle for sustainable, cost-effective IBC management.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about buying, selling, reconditioning, and recycling IBC totes with us.
What is an IBC tote and what are they used for?
An IBC (Intermediate Bulk Container) is a reusable industrial container -- most commonly a 275-gallon HDPE bottle in a steel cage on a pallet -- used to store and transport liquids, food products, chemicals, and granular materials across nearly every industry.
Do you buy used IBC totes for cash?
Yes. Our buyback program purchases used IBC totes of all sizes, grades, and conditions. We offer competitive per-unit pricing, free pickup for qualifying loads, and payment within 30 days. Submit your inventory details for a firm quote within 24 hours.
Are your reconditioned IBC totes safe for food-grade use?
Yes. Our food-grade reconditioned IBCs are cleaned and sanitized through a documented multi-step process using FDA-compliant methods. Every tote is labeled with its prior-use history, and certificates of cleaning are available for food and beverage applications.
Do you ship and pick up IBC totes nationwide?
Yes. From our Jeffersonville, Indiana facility we deliver and pick up IBC totes across all 48 contiguous states, handling everything from single units to full truckloads of 56+ totes with optimized routing to keep freight costs low.
What happens to IBC totes that can no longer be reused?
End-of-life totes enter our recycling program, where they are dismantled and sorted so roughly 92% of materials by weight are recovered. HDPE is granulated, steel cages are sent to mills, and pallets are reused -- diverting containers from landfill.
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Whether you need to buy, sell, or recycle IBC totes, we're here to help. Fill out the form and our team will respond within 24 hours.