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101 IBC Totes listings within 500 miles of Plainfield, NJ. Prices range from $10.38 to $252.92 per unit.

IBC Totes Prices in New Jersey

What buyers pay by condition

ConditionAvg. Price
New$108.37
Rebottled$226.90
Reconditioned$206.42
Rinsed$48.27
Triple Rinsed$109.49
Used$56.98
Dirty$28.26
Damaged$13.00

IBC Totes price index for New Jersey

About Plainfield

Plainfield Supplier & Recycler of Used IBC Totes

Save Money on Used IBC Totes in Plainfield, NJ

Why read this? You'll learn where to find affordable used IBC totes in Plainfield, NJ, how much they cost, and what condition to buy based on your needs. This guide helps you avoid overpaying and choose the right supplier.

What You'll Save

Used IBC totes in Plainfield cost much less than new ones:

  • Dirty (unrinsed) totes: $30-$60 each

  • Clean totes: $55-$60 each

  • Reconditioned totes: $125-$160 each

  • New totes: $200-$300 each

For example, if you need 10 totes for rainwater collection, buying used dirty totes saves you $1,400-$2,700 compared to new ones.

Where to Buy in Plainfield

RePackify (Plainfield, NJ 07061)

  • 275-gallon capacity

  • Reconditioned (cleaned and tested)

  • 238 totes available

  • Contact for price quote

  • Freight costs quoted separately

Local recycling centers

  • 275-gallon and 330-gallon sizes

  • Various conditions available

  • Pickup options to save on shipping

Understanding Tote Conditions

Dirty/Unrinsed ($30-$60)

  • Still has residue inside

  • Cheapest option

  • Good for: rainwater collection, irrigation, non-food storage

Triple-Rinsed ($55-$60)

  • Cleaned three times

  • Better for: automotive fluids, cleaning solutions

Reconditioned ($125-$160)

  • Fully tested and refitted

  • Inner liner may be replaced

  • Good for: food processing, chemical storage requiring higher standards

How to Choose the Right Condition

Ask yourself these questions:

What will you store in the tote?

Does it need to be food-grade clean?

How much can you spend per tote?

For example:

  • Garden irrigation = dirty totes work fine

  • Maple syrup storage = buy reconditioned

  • Drinking water = only buy reconditioned

Buying Process

Step 1: Decide how many totes you need

  • Single tote: expect higher per-unit cost

  • 10+ totes: ask for bulk discount

  • 60+ totes: request trailer delivery pricing

Step 2: Contact suppliers

  • Call or email for current availability

  • Ask about pickup vs. delivery costs

  • Request quantity discounts

Step 3: Inspect before buying Check these parts:

  • Steel cage (no major rust or damage)

  • Valve works properly

  • Pallet condition (wood or plastic)

  • No cracks in the plastic container

Step 4: Arrange pickup or delivery

  • Local pickup saves $20-$70 per tote

  • Delivery costs depend on distance

  • Bulk orders often include free delivery

Money-Saving Tips

Buy in bulk: 10+ totes usually get 10-20% discounts

Pick up yourself: Save $20-$70 per tote in freight costs

Choose the right condition: Don't pay extra for food-grade if you're storing non-food items

Time your purchase: Suppliers often have better deals when inventory is high

What to Avoid

Don't buy totes with:

  • Cracked plastic containers

  • Severely rusted cages

  • Broken valves

  • Damaged pallets

These problems cost more to fix than the savings you get.

Final Thoughts

Buying used IBC totes in Plainfield makes sense for most storage needs. Start with dirty totes for simple uses like rainwater. Upgrade to reconditioned only when your application requires it. Always inspect before buying and consider pickup to maximize savings.

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.