Buy Used IBC Totes in Orofino, ID

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

IBC Totes Prices in Idaho

What buyers pay by condition

ConditionAvg. PriceAvailable Qty
New$65.520
Rebottled$176.270
Reconditioned$163.770
Rinsed$41.771
Triple Rinsed$85.050
Used$32.094
Dirty$21.940
Damaged$10.090

5 units available across all conditions. IBC Totes price index for Idaho

About Orofino

Orofino Supplier & Recycler of Used IBC Totes

Save Money on Used IBC Totes in Orofino, ID - Find Quality Containers for $5 Each

What you'll get from this guide: Learn where to buy affordable used IBC totes in Orofino and how to choose the right containers for your needs without wasting money.

Why Buy Used IBC Totes?

You can save hundreds of dollars compared to new containers. Used totes work great for:

  • Water storage

  • Liquid transport

  • Chemical storage

  • Garden irrigation systems

Where to Find Used IBC Totes in Orofino

RePackify - Your Best Local Option

  • Location: Orofino, ID 83544

  • Current stock: 282 non-food-grade totes

  • Size: 275 gallons each

  • Price: $5 per tote

  • Note: You pay for shipping separately

Other Local Sources

  • Farm supply stores

  • Industrial recycling centers

  • Chemical companies

  • Food processing plants

Types of Used IBC Totes

Non-Food-Grade Totes

  • Previously held industrial liquids

  • Cheapest option at $5 each

  • Need thorough cleaning before reuse

  • Good for non-drinking water storage

Food-Grade Totes

  • Previously held food products

  • Triple-rinsed and sanitized

  • Safe for drinking water

  • Cost more but worth it for food use

Reconditioned Totes

  • Professionally cleaned and repaired

  • Meet safety standards

  • Come with warranties

  • Best for long-term use

How to Buy Your Totes

Step 1: Check What's Available

  • Call RePackify to confirm the 282 totes are still in stock

  • Ask about the condition of each tote

  • Find out what's included (valves, caps, pallets)

Step 2: Inspect Before You Buy

  • Check the plastic bottle for cracks

  • Make sure the metal cage isn't damaged

  • Test all valves and fittings

  • Verify the wooden pallet is solid

Step 3: Arrange Pickup or Delivery

  • Ask if you can pick up yourself to save money

  • Get shipping quotes if you need delivery

  • Plan for a truck or trailer if picking up multiple totes

Step 4: Complete Your Purchase

  • Bring cash or check payment

  • Get a receipt for your records

  • Schedule loading help if needed

Smart Buying Tips

Before You Buy:

  • Know exactly what you'll store in the totes

  • Measure your storage space

  • Count how many totes you actually need

What to Look For:

  • Clean bottles without stains or odors

  • Working drain valves

  • Solid metal cages

  • Good wooden pallets

Red Flags to Avoid:

  • Cracks in the plastic bottle

  • Bent or broken metal cages

  • Missing or broken valves

  • Strong chemical odors that won't wash out

Getting the Best Deal

For Small Quantities (1-5 totes):

  • RePackify's $5 price is hard to beat

  • Pick up yourself to avoid shipping costs

  • Check local farms for single totes

For Large Quantities (10+ totes):

  • Ask RePackify about bulk discounts

  • Compare total costs including shipping

  • Consider buying directly from industrial users

Final Thoughts

Used IBC totes offer excellent value at $5 each from RePackify in Orofino. Focus on getting containers in good condition rather than just the lowest price. A slightly more expensive tote that lasts years beats a cheap one that fails in months.

Remember: Always clean any used tote thoroughly before storing anything you'll drink or eat. When in doubt, use non-food-grade totes only for non-consumable liquids.

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.