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41 IBC Totes listings within 500 miles of Boise, ID. Prices range from $9.60 to $216.00 per unit.

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Save Money on Storage: Where to Find Used IBC Totes in Boise

What you'll get from reading this: Learn where to buy used storage containers in Boise for $10-$250, understand the different types available, and discover how to get free pickup and delivery.

Why Buy Used IBC Totes?

You need large storage containers but don't want to pay full price. Used IBC totes (those big plastic containers in metal cages) give you:

  • Big savings: Pay $10-$250 instead of $300-$500 for new ones

  • Two common sizes: 275 gallons or 330 gallons

  • Multiple conditions: From basic industrial use to food-grade clean

  • Free services: Many sellers offer free pickup and delivery

What Are IBC Totes?

Think of a giant water cooler. IBC totes are plastic containers inside metal cages. They hold 275 or 330 gallons of liquid. People use them for:

  • Water storage for farms

  • Chemical storage for businesses

  • Rainwater collection at home

  • Bulk liquid transport

Where to Find Used IBC Totes in Boise

RePackify Marketplace

  • What they offer: Connects you with local sellers

  • Boise inventory: 260 used 330-gallon units available

  • Location: Zip code 83706 area

  • Condition: Triple-rinsed and ready to use

  • Price: Request quotes (freight costs extra)

Price Guide (Simple to Premium)

Basic Level ($10-$50)

  • Condition: Un-rinsed, fair condition

  • Best for: Non-food storage, rain collection

  • Example: 275-gallon unit for $10

  • What you get: Container that needs cleaning

Mid-Range ($50-$150)

  • Condition: Rinsed, good condition

  • Best for: General storage, some food use

  • What you get: Clean container, working valve

Premium ($150-$250)

  • Condition: Food-grade, fully washed

  • Best for: Food storage, drinking water

  • Example: 275-gallon washed unit for $249.99

  • What you get: Clean container, new valve, 2-inch ball valve, 7-inch top cap

How to Buy (Step by Step)

Step 1: Decide What You Need

Ask yourself:

  • Will you store food or just water?

  • Do you need 275 or 330 gallons?

  • How clean does it need to be?

Step 2: Find Your Options

  • Check RePackify for local sellers

  • Call recycling companies for quotes

  • Visit industrial suppliers to see containers in person

Step 3: Compare Prices

  • Basic cleaning: You clean it yourself (cheaper)

  • Pre-cleaned: Ready to use (more expensive)

  • Food-grade: Safe for food storage (most expensive)

Step 4: Arrange Delivery

  • Free delivery: Most Boise sellers offer this

  • Partial loads: May cost extra

  • Full truckloads: Usually free

What to Look For

Good Signs

  • Smooth plastic: No cracks or holes

  • Working valve: Turns on and off easily

  • Solid cage: No bent or broken metal

  • Clean smell: No strong chemical odors

Warning Signs

  • Cracks in plastic: Will leak

  • Broken valve: Expensive to replace

  • Damaged cage: Unsafe to move when full

  • Strong odors: Hard to clean out

Real Examples from Boise

Example 1: Home Rainwater Storage

A Boise homeowner bought a $35 used container for rainwater collection. It held previous soap solution but worked fine after cleaning. Total cost including cleaning supplies: $50.

Example 2: Farm Water Storage

A local farm bought 10 containers at $25 each for livestock water. They got free delivery and saved $2,000 compared to new containers.

Example 3: Food Business

A food truck bought a $200 food-grade container for ingredient storage. It passed health inspections and lasted three years.

Recycling and Sustainability

When You're Done

  • Sell it back: Get $15-$100 for good containers

  • Free pickup: Companies remove damaged ones at no cost

  • Recycle properly: Empty hazmat containers accepted

Environmental Benefits

  • Reuse: Keeps containers out of landfills

  • Less manufacturing: Reduces new plastic production

  • Local business: Supports Boise recycling economy

Getting Started

Best First Steps

Measure your space where the container will go

Decide on food-grade or industrial based on your use

Contact RePackify for current local inventory

Get quotes from at least two sources

Inspect before buying if possible

Questions to Ask Sellers

  • What was stored in it before?

  • Has it been cleaned?

  • Do you offer delivery?

  • What's your return policy?

  • Are valves and caps included?

Bottom Line

Boise offers good options for used IBC totes. You can find basic containers for $10 or premium food-grade units for $250. Most sellers offer free delivery and pickup services. Start with RePackify to see what's available, then compare prices and conditions to find the best deal for your needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are standard IBC tote dimensions?

A 275-gallon (1,000 L) tote is 40" x 48" x 46" and a 330-gallon (1,250 L) tote is 40" x 48" x 53". Both share the 48" x 40" GMA footprint; whether a filled tote can go in a rack depends on its base (steel or plastic pallet, or composite) and on rated rack decking, never on bare beams. The 550-gallon size is 47" x 41" x 70".

How much does an IBC tote weigh?

Empty, a 275-gallon composite tote weighs 118 to 145 lbs and a 330-gallon tote 130 to 160 lbs. Filled with water, including the tare, a 275-gallon tote is about 2,400 lbs and a 330-gallon tote about 2,900 lbs, so a full tote needs a forklift or a pallet jack rated above that gross weight, moved on a level dock or truck bed.

What is the difference between rebottled, reconditioned, rinsed, and used totes?

Rebottled means a brand-new inner bottle in a used cage, the closest thing to new. Reconditioned totes are professionally cleaned, pressure-tested, and inspected. Rinsed totes were cleaned but not certified. Used totes are sold as-is and uncleaned, with prior contents disclosed when the seller knows them; all 4 grades apply to any size, and the standard 275- and 330-gallon composite totes sit on the same 48" x 40" cage base while the 550-gallon tote is 47" x 41".

Can I use a used IBC tote for drinking water or food?

Drinking water needs a new or rebottled bottle with NSF/ANSI 61-rated components; food-grade history and a reconditioner's cleaning do not make a used bottle potable. Food contact short of drinking water needs the reconditioner's food-grade certification on a rebottled tote or a reconditioned tote whose prior contents were food-grade. Grade and history alone are not enough; rinsed and as-is used totes are for non-potable use, and a tote that held chemicals or oils cannot be certified food-safe by rinsing because HDPE absorbs some of what it holds. Listings show prior contents where the seller knows them, and a certified 275-gallon rebottled tote is the usual choice for potable water.

How many IBC totes fit on a truck?

A 53-foot dry van carries up to 60 empty 275- or 330-gallon totes double-stacked on its 26 to 30 floor positions, but only when the second tier is built inside the trailer, because two 53" 330s are 106" against a 105" rear door and, on a standard 60" flatbed deck, reach 166" against the 162" legal height (a step deck's 36" lower deck keeps the stack near 142"), while two 46" 275s stack to 92" and roll in pre-built; the 70" tall 550-gallon tote cannot double-stack under a 110" ceiling, so it caps at 30 empty. Filled totes are weight-bound: 18 of the 275-gallon size (about 2,400 lbs each) or 15 of the 330-gallon size (about 2,900 lbs) reach the 45,000-lb payload. One 275-gallon tote replaces roughly five 55-gallon drums, so a tote load moves far more volume per pallet position.