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Buy Used IBC Totes in Ames, IA

Available Listings near Ames, IA

95 IBC Totes listings within 500 miles of Ames, IA. Prices range from $11.18 to $204.00 per unit.

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IBC Totes Prices in Ames, IA

Average pricing by condition based on 0 active listings

ConditionAvg. PriceAvailable QtyListings
New$63.9100
Rebottled$44.7400
Reconditioned$41.5400
Rinsed$31.9600
Triple Rinsed$35.1500
Used$29.8300
Dirty$21.3000
Damaged$10.6500

Prices reflect current market averages for ibc totes in Ames, IA, with 0 units available across all conditions. View full price index

About Ames

Ames Supplier & Recycler of Used IBC Totes

Repackify has been an IBC tote recycler for over 10 years, serving Ames, IA, and surrounding areas. We buy, sell, and recycle IBC totes, with delivery options throughout Iowa by full truckloads or smaller shipments.

Services:

  • Buy IBC Totes: We offer new, used, reconditioned (recon), rebottled, rinsed food-grade, triple rinsed, unrinsed/dirty totes, and IBC tote cages.

  • Sell IBC Totes: Sell your used totes for cash; we pay between $10 and $50 in Ames.

  • Cleaning and Refurbishing: Professional cleaning and refurbishing to extend tote life.

  • Custom Solutions: Totes customized to fit your exact needs.

  • Disposal Services: We handle collection and responsible disposal of unwanted totes.

Types of IBC Totes We Offer:

  • New IBC Totes: Unused, available in multiple sizes and materials.

  • Used IBC Totes: Previously owned, in various conditions.

  • Reconditioned (Recon) IBC Totes: Cleaned, refurbished, and ready to use again.

  • Rebottled IBC Totes: New plastic bottle inside a used cage.

  • Rinsed Food-Grade IBC Totes: Cleaned for food-grade applications.

  • Triple Rinsed IBC Totes: Thoroughly cleaned for various uses.

  • Unrinsed/Dirty IBC Totes: Varied condition, may have residue or damage.

  • IBC Tote Cages: Only the metal cage without the tote.

IBC Tote Sizes and Specifications:

Our IBC totes range from 110 to 550 gallons (416 to 2,081 liters), with 275 and 330 gallons (1,041 and 1,249 liters) being the most common sizes. All totes have standardized dimensions around 45″L x 45″W (114 cm x 114 cm), designed for easy transport, stacking, and forklift access.

  • 275 Gallon Tote:

  • Dimensions: 48" x 40" x 46" (122 cm x 102 cm x 117 cm)

  • Weight: Approx. 135 lbs (61 kg)

  • Material: High-density polyethylene (HDPE) with a metal cage

  • 330 Gallon Tote:

  • Dimensions: 48" x 40" x 53" (122 cm x 102 cm x 135 cm)

  • Weight: Approx. 150 lbs (68 kg)

  • Material: HDPE with a metal cage

  • Other Sizes Available: 110, 120, 160, 220, 440, and 550 gallons (416, 454, 606, 832, 1,666, and 2,081 liters), plus custom sizes.

Pricing Estimates:

  • New IBC Totes: From $150 to $200 each.

  • Reconditioned (Recon) IBC Totes: From $70 to $120 each.

  • Used Food-Grade IBC Totes: From $10 to $30 each.

  • Used Dirty Grade IBC Totes: From $0 to $10 each.

  • Custom Totes: Priced based on specifications.

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Delivery Options:

  • Full Truckload (FTL): Best for large orders.

  • Less Than Truckload (LTL): Suitable for smaller orders.

  • Delivered by dry vans, flatbeds, or box trucks.

Service Areas in Ames:

  • 50010 (North Ames)

  • 50011 (Iowa State University Area)

  • 50012 (Campustown)

  • 50014 (West Ames)

  • 50036 (Boone)

  • 50201 (Nevada)

How Much Does Repackify Pay for Totes in Ames?

Repackify offers competitive rates for your used totes in Ames:

  • Food-Grade Totes: $20 to $50 each.

  • Unrinsed/Dirty Totes: $0 to $10 each.

  • Rinsed Totes: $30 to $60 each.

Prices depend on the condition and quantity of the totes. To get an accurate quote, you’ll need to provide pictures and safety data sheets (SDS) for the totes.

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Dock Hours:

Open Monday to Friday, 6 am to 4 pm (Central Time).

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.