Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) are industrial-grade engineered containers used for mass handling, transport, and storage of liquids, gels, oils, and solids. IBCs come in many forms, with the most widely used being a caged IBC - a container with an exterior metal cage which protects a high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic container. IBCs are standardized and often UN/DOT certified for the transport handling of hazardous and non-hazardous commodities (packing group II and group III). The most widely used sizing is 275 US gallons (1,040 liters) and 330 US gallons (1,250 liters).
Yes! PlasticRefit is your reconditioned IBC headquarters.
Because IBCs are among the most expensive shipping containers available, IBCs are commonly reused and recycled - depending on what contents were in the tote previously. For example, an IBC carrying milk can be drained, professionally cleaned by a reputable supplier, tested for leaks, and reused safely. On the other hand, a tote carrying epoxy cannot be reused - no amount of cleaning will completely remove epoxy. Whenever the prior contents cannot be removed with absolute certainty or when the prior contents have degraded the plastic container, the IBC has reached the end of its usefulness.
Trust PlasticRefit to know which IBCs can be cleaned and reused, as well as how to clean the IBC to effectively remove the prior contents - making the tote safe for reuse.
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PlasticRefit is proud to serve West Texas! Based in Lubbock, PlasticRefit is able to collect used, empty IBCs from a radius of approximately 120 miles...although we're open to discussing opportunities outside this radius. Contact us to discuss your specific situation and needs and we'll work with you to determine a plan.
PlasticRefit's IBC removal service is 100% free of charge.
PlasticRefit does not pay for used, empty IBCs. The IBC removal process is offered as a service completely free of charge and provides the benefits of...
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Freeing up valuable square footage at your facility
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Reduces your liability arising from on-site hazards created from improper storage of IBCs
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Removes eyesores visible to clients and customers visiting or passing by your facility
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Used, empty IBC Containers must be "drip dry" and empty in accordance with RCRA 40 CFR 261.7 as well as all local and state regulations. As a general rule, if an emptier cannot see the majority of the bottom (exposed / free from being covered over by any residue) of a plastic inner receptacle of an IBC, it is not RCRA empty.
PlasticRefit requires a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to be provided for each IBC Container to be removed from your facility. The SDS will verify the IBCs previous contents, which is a DOT requirement to move IBCs. No specific preparation of the IBCs to be removed is required. However, providing an SDS for each c
When you return used, empty IBCs, you’re part of the solution...diverting waste from landfills, preserving natural resources, and reducing your carbon footprint. Empty IBC Containers waste space and resources, but simply throwing used, empty IBCs in a landfill is not the answer. IBC disposal must be in compliance with strict federal, state, and local environmental regulations. Let PlasticRefit help by removing used, empty IBC Containers from your facility.
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