Buy Used IBC Totes in Papillion, NE

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98 IBC Totes listings within 500 miles of Papillion, NE. Prices range from $11.18 to $240.00 per unit.

About Papillion

Papillion Supplier & Recycler of Used IBC Totes

Save Money on Bulk Storage: Buy Used IBC Totes in Papillion, Nebraska

You'll save 50-70% on storage containers and help the environment too.

Need containers for storing large amounts of liquids? Used IBC totes give you professional storage at a fraction of the cost. Instead of paying $300+ for new containers, you can get reliable used ones for $50-100 each.

What Are IBC Totes?

IBC stands for Intermediate Bulk Container. Think of them as giant plastic bottles inside metal cages. They hold 275 or 330 gallons of liquid. The metal cage protects the plastic container and makes them easy to move with forklifts.

Why Buy Used IBC Totes?

Save money: A new tote costs $300 or more. A used one costs $50-100. That's like buying a car for half price.

Help the planet: Every used tote you buy keeps plastic out of landfills.

Get them fast: Used totes are available now. No waiting for factory orders.

What Can You Store in Them?

  • Water for irrigation

  • Cleaning chemicals (non-food only)

  • Industrial fluids

  • Rainwater collection

  • Liquid fertilizers

Important: Don't use used totes for drinking water or food unless they're certified food-grade clean.

Where to Buy in Papillion

RePackify (Local Papillion Supplier)

  • Location: Right here in Papillion, NE

  • Service areas: ZIP codes 68046, 68133, 68138, 68157

  • Sizes: 275 gallons and 330 gallons

  • Conditions: Used, recycled, and reconditioned options

  • Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 AM-5 PM

  • Service: Pick up at their dock or arrange delivery

Call RePackify for current prices and availability.

Online Options

  • Craigslist: Search "IBC tote Papillion" - prices usually $75-150

  • Facebook Marketplace: Check daily - inventory changes fast

  • Farm auctions: Watch for bulk lots at discounted prices

Before You Buy: Inspection Checklist

Check the valve: Turn it on and off. Does it leak? Replacement valves cost $20-40.

Look at the cage: Are the metal bars bent or cracked? You need the cage for safe handling.

Examine the pallet base: Can a forklift pick it up safely?

Ask about previous contents: What liquid was stored before? This matters for your use.

Test for cracks: Look closely at the plastic container for any damage.

Moving Your Totes

  • Empty weight: About 140 pounds each

  • Truck needed: Flatbed or truck with pallet forks

  • Stacking: You can stack 4 empty totes safely

  • Full weight: 275-gallon tote weighs over 2,400 pounds when full

Real Example

Let's say you need to store 1,000 gallons of irrigation water. You could buy:

  • 4 new 275-gallon totes = $1,200+

  • 4 used 275-gallon totes = $200-400

You save $800-1,000 and get the same storage capacity.

Quick Start Guide

Decide your needs: How much liquid? What type?

Set your budget: Used totes range from $50-150 each

Contact RePackify: Get local pricing and availability

Inspect before buying: Use our checklist above

Arrange transport: Plan for moving 140+ pound containers

Used IBC totes give you professional liquid storage without the high cost. You'll save money, help the environment, and get containers that last for years.

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.