Frequently asked questions

What is the process for picking up an IBC tote?

1. Upon contacting our IBC tote recycling service, we coordinate a pickup time tailored to your business needs, minimizing any disruptions.

2. We will send the proper paper work and a bill of lading or “BOL”

3. A third party carrier, equipped with the necessary tools and vehicles, arrives at your site to safely handle and transport the IBC totes.

4. Please load the tractor trailer with 60 totes with valves facing each other

5. Once the truck arrives at our facility we will grade the totes and dispose of any damaged or unusable totes

6. If we have agreed to pay for the totes we will then send payment

How can I arrange for IBC tote pickup?

First time pickups: If this is your first time working with us please submit the form above and we will reach out to gather photos and safety data sheets of the previously held contents. Upon approval we will schedule a truck to pickup and recycle your containers.

Ongoing: Please feel free to reach out via email, text or phone to schedule a routine pickup.

How do I prepare my IBC tote for pickup?

Empty or rinse the remaining contents out the container ensuring the remaining product is below the valve

Close all valves to avoid any spillage during transport

Stage the totes so that you may easily load the truck

Do my IBC totes need to be empty?

According to DOT & EPA regulations, your containers must be RCRA empty or have less than 1 inch of material remaining inside the container to comply.

Do you accept damaged containers?

Yes, we do accept damaged IBC totes. However, we request that you limit the number of damaged totes to no more than 10 per pickup. If we receive more than 20 damaged totes, we may either reject the load or charge you for disposal.

Do I need to rinse my totes?

99% of empty containers do not need to be rinsed even if they are classified hazardous. The few exceptions include P-Listed chemicals, Red-Listed substances, and everyday pesticides and herbicides found on every farm. Some of these chemicals are know to be acute and extremely hazardous wastes.