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What to Do With IBC Totes You No Longer Need
Five options for a surplus IBC tote, from selling and reconditioning to recycling and disposal. Only one of them costs you money, and it should be the last resort.
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Pricing, sizes, freight and buying advice from brokering used packaging by the truckload. Reference material lives in Resources.
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ISPM-15: Heat-Treated Pallets for Export Explained
ISPM-15 governs the wood pallets and crates used in international trade. Here's what the standard requires, how to read the IPPC mark, and when a domestic shipment is exempt.
Wood vs. Plastic Pallets: Recycling & End-of-Life Compared
Wood and plastic pallets follow completely different recycling paths. Here is how each is repaired, reused, and recovered at end of life — and which to choose if closed-loop recyclability is your priority.
How to Store Wooden Pallets Safely
How to store wooden pallets so they stay dry, hold their grade, and don't become a fire or tip-over hazard — covering indoor vs. outdoor storage, stack height, idle-pallet fire load, and FIFO rotation.
Types of Gaylord Boxes: Wall Count, Materials & Shapes Explained
The main types of Gaylord boxes explained - wall counts (2 to 5-wall), materials (cardboard, plastic, metal), and shapes like octagonal octabins.
How to Fold, Stack & Store Gaylord Boxes
A practical guide to handling Gaylord boxes - how to assemble and fold them flat, secure them on a pallet, stack them safely, and store used boxes.
How to Recycle Gaylord Boxes: Prep, Rules & What's Not Accepted
Learn how to recycle Gaylord boxes the right way - how to prep and bale them, what can't be recycled, and when to reuse or resell instead.
What to Do With IBC Totes You No Longer Need
Five options for a surplus IBC tote, from selling and reconditioning to recycling and disposal. Only one of them costs you money, and it should be the last resort.
What You Can and Can't Store in an IBC Tote
Diesel usually yes, gasoline never. Flash point decides what a plastic IBC may hold, and this guide covers fuels, water, food products, chemicals, and the rules behind each.
IBC Tote Valves and Fittings: Sizes, Adapters and Replacement
There is no universal IBC outlet thread, which is why so many adapters do not fit. How to identify the valve you have, pick the right adapter, and replace a worn one.
55 Gallon Drum Dimensions: Steel, Plastic, Tight-Head & Open-Top
A standard 55 gallon drum is 22.5" diameter × 33.5" tall, holds 208 liters, and weighs 38–55 lbs empty (steel) or 22 lbs (plastic). Full chart of dimensions, weights, and types.
Bulk Bag Dimensions & Sizes: FIBC Super Sack Capacity Chart
A standard bulk bag is 35" × 35" × 40" and holds 28 cubic feet at a 2,200 lb safe working load. Full FIBC size chart with capacities, weights, pallet fit, and how to size a bag from your material density.
Used vs. New Boxes: The Real Math Is Price Per Use
New box prices absorbed three rounds of 2026 containerboard increases, including a $140-per-ton hike effective September 1. Our marketplace data shows where used boxes actually list — and the price-per-use math that decides when switching pays.
How Empty US Ports Are Reshaping Used Packaging Prices: Pallets, IBC Totes & Gaylord Boxes
The U.S. shipping industry is facing a seismic shift. With steep tariffs triggering a collapse in import volumes, ports are emptying—and the ripple effect is now shaking up the secondary market for industrial packaging.
Am I Overpaying For Pallets?: A Case Study in Smart Procurement
This case study highlights how reevaluating procurement strategies and leveraging competitive tools can generate significant cost savings for businesses. By addressing outdated contracts, exploring alternative suppliers, and tapping into online marketplaces, our client achieved a dramatic reduction in pallet costs, freeing up thousands of dollars annually.
How to Load a Truckload of Packaging Efficiently
Packaging is light and bulky, so a trailer almost always cubes out before it weighs out. Learn how to win the floor, stack flats densely, secure the load, and describe freight accurately so you don't get reclassed.
How Many Pallets Fit in a 53-Foot Trailer? Loading a Full Truckload of Wooden Pallets
Empty pallets stacked: 480 to 680 per 53-foot trailer, 520 to 660 on ordinary 5-inch stock. Loaded pallet positions on the floor: 26 straight, 30 turned. Two different questions with two very different answers — plus the loading patterns, weight limits, and safety checks behind both.
IBC Tote Pick-Up Guidelines: How to Ensure a Smooth and Hassle-Free Process
IBC totes are widely used for transporting and storing liquids, chemicals, and other bulk materials. However, when it comes to selling or recycling used IBC totes, it’s crucial to follow proper handling and loading procedures to prevent fines, rejected loads, or delays.
What Determines the Value of Your Surplus Packaging
Volume, condition, standard sizing, contamination, and freight decide what a buyer will pay for your surplus pallets, gaylords, totes, drums, and bulk bags — and whether reuse beats scrap.
Packaging Recycling Audit Checklist
A step-by-step audit to inventory every packaging stream leaving your dock, price its current disposition, and surface the reusable pallets and totes you're paying to throw away.
IBC Tote Reconditioning vs. Recycling: End-of-Life Decision Guide
How to decide whether a used IBC tote should be reconditioned, rebottled, or recycled — the inspection criteria for the bottle, cage, and valve, and when prior contents force the recycling path.
Why AI Still Doesn’t Understand the Pallet Industry
Artificial Intelligence is transforming logistics, but the pallet industry remains one of the biggest blind spots. The fact that AI still gets it wrong exposes a bigger truth: the pallet industry isn’t in the data — yet.
Announcing our 2025 Seed Fundraising Round
RePackify is excited to announce the successful close of our seed fundraising round, led by SNAK Venture Partners. This investment will accelerate our mission to streamline warehouse shipping and to make our marketplace the go to spot for all warehouse procurement.
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