Responsible IBC Tote Recycling
Properly dispose of your used IBC totes with our environmentally responsible recycling service. We ensure thorough cleaning, reconditioning, and sustainable material recovery for all intermediate bulk containers.
Why Recycle Your IBC Totes?
Environmental Protection
Used IBC totes may contain chemical residues that can harm the environment if improperly disposed of. Professional recycling prevents these materials from contaminating soil and water systems.
Regulatory Compliance
Professional IBC recycling ensures compliance with hazardous waste regulations and proper documentation, protecting your business from potential fines and liability issues.
Resource Conservation
IBC totes contain valuable materials like high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and steel that can be recovered and reused, reducing the need for new plastic production and metal extraction.
Our Recycling Process
1. Collection
We offer multiple convenient options to collect your used IBC totes, including drop-off locations, scheduled pickups, and on-site collection for businesses with larger quantities. Our specialized transport vehicles ensure safe handling of potentially hazardous residues.
2. Inspection & Cleaning
Each IBC tote undergoes thorough inspection to identify its previous contents and assess its condition. Our specialized cleaning process removes all chemical residues using environmentally friendly detergents and high-pressure washing systems designed for specific contaminant types.
3. Assessment & Reconditioning
Our technicians evaluate each IBC tote to determine if it can be reconditioned and returned to service. Serviceable totes receive new valves, gaskets, and fittings as needed. We also perform pressure testing to ensure structural integrity before recertification for industrial use.
4. Material Recovery
IBC totes that cannot be reconditioned are carefully disassembled. The plastic bottles are ground into HDPE pellets for manufacturing new plastic products. Metal cages and pallets are processed through metal recycling streams to recover valuable steel and other metals.
5. Documentation & Reporting
We provide comprehensive documentation of your recycling activities, including certificates of recycling, chain of custody records, and environmental impact reports for businesses tracking their sustainability efforts and regulatory compliance.
Recycling Options
Single IBC Recycling
- Free drop-off at our collection centers
- Scheduled pickup service available
- Thorough cleaning and decontamination
- Certificate of recycling provided
- Credit options for reusable containers
Industrial Recycling
- Free on-site pickup for bulk quantities
- Hazardous material handling certified
- Detailed environmental compliance reports
- Regular scheduled pickups available
- Volume-based rebate programs
Reconditioning Services
- Complete IBC tote refurbishment
- Replacement of valves and fittings
- Pressure testing and recertification
- UN/DOT certification renewal
- Buy-back and exchange programs
Materials Recovered from IBC Totes
IBC totes contain several valuable and recyclable materials. Through our advanced recycling processes, we recover and repurpose these materials:
High-Density Polyethylene
Primary material in IBC bottles
Steel
Used in cages and reinforcement
Stainless Steel
Used in valves and fittings
Aluminum
Used in some IBC components
Polypropylene
Used in caps and valve components
Polyethylene Terephthalate
Found in some specialized IBCs
Brass
Used in premium valve components
Silicone
Used in gaskets and seals
Environmental Impact
Positive Impact
Resource Conservation
Recycling IBC totes recovers valuable HDPE plastic and steel that can be reused in manufacturing, reducing the need for virgin materials and conserving petroleum resources and iron ore.
Reduced Carbon Footprint
Recycling IBC totes reduces the need for new manufacturing, which significantly lowers carbon emissions associated with mining and processing raw materials.
Landfill Reduction
Keeping IBC totes out of landfills prevents plastic pollution and potential chemical contamination from residual materials. Each recycled tote saves approximately 20-30 cubic feet of landfill space.
By The Numbers
Recycling IBC totes uses up to 85% less energy than manufacturing from raw materials
Our advanced processes recover up to 98% of materials from recycled IBC totes
Recycling a single IBC tote can save approximately 40kg of CO₂ emissions compared to manufacturing a new one
Recycling reduces water usage by up to 70% compared to primary production
Ready to Recycle Your IBC Totes?
Join us in creating a more sustainable future by responsibly recycling your used IBC totes. It's easy, convenient, and environmentally responsible.