Buy Used IBC Totes in Coralville, IA

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119 IBC Totes listings within 500 miles of Coralville, IA. Prices range from $10.80 to $212.40 per unit.

IBC Totes Prices in Iowa

What buyers pay by condition

ConditionAvg. PriceAvailable Qty
New$63.620
Rebottled$171.140
Reconditioned$143.021
Rinsed$34.232
Triple Rinsed$84.860
Used$33.078
Dirty$21.300
Damaged$9.800

Prices reflect current market averages for ibc totes in Iowa, with 11 units available across all conditions. View full price index

About Coralville

Coralville Supplier & Recycler of Used IBC Totes

Save Money on Bulk Storage: Find Quality Used IBC Totes in Coralville, Iowa

What you'll get from this guide: Learn where to buy affordable used IBC totes near Coralville, what to look for, and how to save hundreds compared to buying new containers.

Why Choose Used IBC Totes?

Used IBC totes cost 70-80% less than new ones. A new 275-gallon container costs $200-300. A used one costs $25-100. That's real savings for your business.

These containers work perfectly for:

  • Water storage

  • Chemical storage

  • Agricultural liquids

  • Industrial processes

Your Best Local Option: RePackify

RePackify serves Coralville directly with a local marketplace for IBC totes.

What they offer:

  • Used, rinsed 275-gallon IBC totes

  • Price: $25.85 each

  • Condition: Single-wash rinsed

  • Location: Coralville, IA 52241

Why choose RePackify:

  • Local pickup available

  • Verified container conditions

  • Marketplace with multiple sellers

  • Competitive wholesale pricing

Other Options in Iowa

Des Moines Suppliers (115 miles west):

  • Used containers: $15-100 each

  • Services: Statewide delivery and pickup

  • Conditions: Used, reconditioned, food-grade available

  • Free empty tote removal

Regional Suppliers:

  • Iowa City area (5 miles away)

  • Cedar Rapids, Davenport locations

  • 275-gallon and 330-gallon sizes

  • New and used options

Simple Buying Guide

Step 1: Know Your Needs

  • What will you store?

  • How much liquid?

  • Food-grade required?

Step 2: Choose Your Condition

  • Basic rinsed: $25-50 (good for non-food uses)

  • Reconditioned: $50-80 (better cleaning, new parts)

  • Food-grade: $80-100 (triple-rinsed, certified safe)

Step 3: Check Before You Buy

  • Look for cracks in the plastic container

  • Test the valve

  • Check the metal cage for rust

  • Ask about previous contents

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Don't buy without inspection. A cracked container is useless.

Don't assume food-grade. Always ask for documentation if storing anything you'll consume.

Don't forget delivery costs. A $25 tote might cost $50 with shipping.

Real Example: Local Business Success

A Coralville landscaping company needed water storage for their irrigation system. They bought 10 used IBC totes from RePackify for $258.50 total. New containers would have cost $2,500. They saved $2,241.50 and got containers that work perfectly for their needs.

Quick Price Comparison

RePackify (Coralville):

  • 275-gallon used rinsed: $25.85

  • Local pickup available

  • Wholesale pricing

Other Iowa Suppliers:

  • Basic used: $15-30

  • Reconditioned: $50-80

  • Food-grade: $80-100

  • Delivery fees may apply

Bottom Line

Start with RePackify in Coralville for the best local service and competitive pricing. Their $25.85 rinsed containers work great for most applications. You'll save hundreds compared to buying new, and you can inspect before purchasing.

For food-grade needs, expect to pay $80-100 but still save significantly over new containers.

Always inspect containers before buying and verify they meet your specific requirements.

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.