Buy Used IBC Totes in Brownsburg, IN

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120 IBC Totes listings within 500 miles of Brownsburg, IN. Prices range from $10.80 to $235.20 per unit.

IBC Totes Prices in Indiana

What buyers pay by condition

ConditionAvg. PriceAvailable Qty
New$66.070
Rebottled$181.481
Reconditioned$147.551
Rinsed$33.882
Triple Rinsed$90.654
Used$30.379
Dirty$22.120
Damaged$10.180

17 units available across all conditions. IBC Totes price index for Indiana

About Brownsburg

Brownsburg Supplier & Recycler of Used IBC Totes

Save Money on Quality Used IBC Totes in Brownsburg, IN

What you'll get: Learn how to buy reliable used IBC totes in Brownsburg for 50-70% less than new ones. You'll find the right supplier, understand pricing, and avoid common buying mistakes.

Why Buy Used IBC Totes?

You can save hundreds of dollars per tote. New IBC totes cost $400-600 each. Used ones cost $75-250. That's real money back in your pocket.

For example, if you need 10 totes for water storage, you'll spend:

  • New totes: $4,000-6,000

  • Used totes: $750-2,500

  • Your savings: $1,500-3,500

What Are IBC Totes?

IBC stands for Intermediate Bulk Container. These are large plastic containers inside metal cages. They hold 275 or 330 gallons of liquid.

Think of them as giant milk jugs with protective armor. They're perfect for:

  • Water storage

  • Chemical storage

  • Farm irrigation

  • Food processing

Where to Buy in Brownsburg

RePackify (Local Brownsburg Supplier)

  • Location: 46112 Brownsburg

  • What they offer: All types of used totes

  • Delivery: Yes, throughout Indiana

  • Special feature: You can send photos of what you need and get custom quotes

Other Options

You can also find suppliers in Indianapolis and throughout Indiana. Many offer free pickup and delivery.

Types of Used Totes Available

1. Unrinsed Used Totes

  • What it means: Still has old contents inside

  • Best for: Non-food uses like storing water for construction

  • Price: $10-50 each

  • Example: Perfect for mixing concrete or washing equipment

2. Rinsed Totes

  • What it means: Cleaned once with water

  • Best for: General liquid storage

  • Price: $50-100 each

  • Example: Good for storing rainwater or irrigation water

3. Triple-Rinsed Totes

  • What it means: Cleaned three times thoroughly

  • Best for: Cleaner applications

  • Price: $100-160 each

  • Example: Safe for storing drinking water or food-grade liquids

4. Reconditioned Totes

  • What it means: Fully cleaned, tested, and repaired

  • Best for: Professional applications

  • Price: $100-160 each

  • Example: Perfect for breweries or food processing

5. Rebottled Totes

  • What it means: New plastic container with refurbished cage

  • Best for: Food-grade applications

  • Price: $160-250 each

  • Example: Ideal for storing cooking oils or beverages

Standard Tote Sizes

Most totes you'll find are:

  • 275 gallon: 45 inches long x 45 inches wide

  • 330 gallon: 40 inches long x 48 inches wide x 54 inches high

Both fit on standard pallets and through most doorways.

How to Buy the Right Totes

Step 1: Know What You Need

Ask yourself:

  • How many totes do I need?

  • What will I store in them?

  • Do I need food-grade quality?

  • Where will I put them?

Step 2: Choose the Right Condition

  • For water storage: Rinsed totes work fine

  • For food or drinks: Get triple-rinsed or rebottled

  • For chemicals: Check what was stored before

  • For construction: Unrinsed saves money

Step 3: Get Your Quote

Contact RePackify with:

  • Number of totes needed

  • What you'll store in them

  • Your location for delivery

  • Photos of any specific requirements

Step 4: Arrange Delivery

  • Small orders (1-10 totes): Pickup yourself or pay for delivery

  • Large orders (60+ totes): Often get free delivery

  • Multiple locations: Ask about bulk discounts

What to Check When Totes Arrive

The Plastic Container

  • Look for cracks or holes

  • Check the top opening

  • Make sure the bottom valve works

  • Smell inside for strong odors

The Metal Cage

  • Check for rust or damage

  • Make sure all bars are straight

  • Look at the pallet base

  • Test that the cage fits tight

The Valve

  • Turn it on and off

  • Look for leaks

  • Check the threading

  • Make sure it's the right size for your needs

Common Mistakes to Avoid

1. Buying Wrong Size Valves

Standard valves are 2 inches. Make sure your fittings match.

2. Not Checking Previous Contents

Always ask what was stored before. Some chemicals leave residue that's hard to remove.

3. Forgetting About Access

Make sure you can get totes to where you need them. They're heavy when full.

4. Skipping Inspection

Always check totes when they arrive. It's harder to return them later.

Money-Saving Tips

Buy in Bulk

  • 1-10 totes: Pay full price

  • 11-30 totes: Ask for 10% discount

  • 31-60 totes: Ask for 15% discount

  • 60+ totes: Often get 20% discount

Consider Pickup

Save $50-100 per tote by picking them up yourself.

Buy at the Right Time

Suppliers often have sales in winter when demand is lower.

Trade In Old Totes

Some suppliers give $10-100 credit for your old totes.

Getting Started Today

Decide how many totes you need

Choose the right condition for your use

Contact RePackify in Brownsburg for a quote

Compare prices if buying many totes

Schedule delivery or pickup

Remember: You're not just buying containers. You're getting a storage solution that will last years and save you money every time you use it.

The best part? You're also helping the environment by reusing containers instead of buying new ones.

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.