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IBC Tote Recycling & Pickup - We Pay You for Your Used Totes
Have used IBC totes taking up space at your facility? Procurement Brothers makes recycling simple - and profitable. We pick up your used intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) anywhere in Texas, with nationwide service available, and we pay you for every qualifying load.
No freight charges. No hidden fees. Just a fast, compliant, hassle-free pickup that turns your surplus containers into cash.
Why Businesses Choose Procurement Brothers for IBC Recycling
💰 We Pay for Your Used Totes - competitive rebates on qualifying 275- and 330-gallon IBC containers
🚛 No Freight Charges - we cover the cost of pickup, so you keep more of the rebate
📦 Drop Trailers Available - stage your load on your schedule, we pick it up when you're ready
🗓️ On-Time Pickups, Every Time - we coordinate around your operations to avoid disruptions
🌎 Nationwide Service - based in Pearland, Texas, serving clients across the country
♻️ DOT & EPA Compliant - every pickup follows federal regulations so your facility stays clean
Frequently asked questions
What is the IBC Tote Pickup Process?
Step 1 - Submit Your Request
Fill out the form below with your contact details and location. First-time customers will be asked to provide photos and safety data sheets for the previously held contents.
Step 2 - We Review & Approve
Our team reviews your submission, confirms eligibility, and schedules a pickup time that works for your facility.
Step 3 - We Send Paperwork
You'll receive all required documentation including a Bill of Lading (BOL) before the truck arrives.
Step 4 - Pickup Day
A third-party carrier arrives with the right equipment. Load totes onto the trailer with valves facing each other - 60 totes per 53' trailer.
Step 5 - Grading & Payment
Once totes arrive at our facility, they're graded. Qualifying totes are paid out promptly via your agreed payment method.
What IBC Totes Do We Accept?
We accept used 275-gallon and 330-gallon IBC totes that have held a wide range of materials. Totes must be RCRA empty (less than 1 inch of residual material) with all valves closed. We do accept damaged totes - up to 10 per load.
We do NOT accept totes that previously held:
P-Listed chemicals
Red-Listed substances
Pesticides or herbicides (unless pre-approved)
Not sure if your totes qualify? Contact us and we'll confirm before scheduling.
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 loaded into the trailer.
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.
Ready to Schedule Your IBC Tote Pickup?
Fill out the form below and we'll be in touch within one business day. Ongoing customers, call or text us directly at (979) 943-8604.
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.
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 within a load of 60 totes. If we receive more than 20 damaged totes, we may either reject the load or charge you for disposal.
Removal of your IBC Totes
Nationwide Pickups
No Freight Charges
Higher Rebates
Drop Trailers Available
On Time Pickup’s
WE PAY FOR USED TOTES!
Procurement Brothers LLC