IBC Totes for Sale - New & Used
What We Stock
Container Exchanger carries used and rebottled IBC totes in the two sizes that cover most industrial and agricultural buyers: 275 gallon and 330 gallon. Every tote listed here is a caged IBC — a plastic bottle in a steel cage on a pallet base — sourced from single-use and reconditioned supply, not off-brand knockoffs.
Available now:
- 275 gallon and 330 gallon caged totes, poly bottle in a galvanized steel cage
- Food-grade totes, cleaned and verified for food, beverage, and agricultural use
- Rebottled totes, original cage with a new poly bottle — the fastest way to get a food-grade unit without buying new
- Industrial/chemical-duty totes, previously held oils, cleaning concentrates, or process chemicals — priced lower for non-food reuse

275 vs 330 Gallon: Quick Comparison
Both sizes share the same industry-standard footprint and sit on a standard pallet, so they drop into the same rack slots and trailer layouts. The difference is height and hold volume. Dimensions below are commonly cited ranges — cage design, bottle wall thickness, and manufacturer add a few inches either way, so confirm exact dimensions on the listing before you plan tight rack or doorway clearances.

| SPEC | 275 GALLON | 330 GALLON |
| Footprint | ~40" x 48" (standard pallet footprint) | ~40" x 48" (standard pallet footprint) |
| Overall Height | commonly 45–46" | commonly 52–53" |
| Empty (tare) Weight | commonly 115–135 lbs | commonly 135–155 lbs |
| Full Weight (water( | ~2,500 lbs | ~3,000 lbs |
| Best for | tighter rack clearance, easier hand-truck moves, standard forklift bays | maximizing volume per footprint, fewer totes per job. |
Need the full breakdown — cage tube spacing, valve types, bottle wall gauge — that's on the blog: IBC Tote Dimensions: The Complete Guide and 330 Gallon IBC Tote Dimensions. This page is here to help you pick a tote and buy it, not replace the spec sheet.
Food-Grade & Previous-Contents Guidance
The question we hear most from buyers is simple: is there a way to know what these totes held before? Yes — and it matters more for some uses than others.
- Food-grade listings are labeled as such, and mean the tote was verified clean and suitable for food, beverage, or agricultural liquid use — not just "looks clean."
- Every listing notes prior contents or use category (food-grade, juice/syrup, water, non-hazardous industrial, chemical) so you're not guessing from a photo.
- Rebottled totes solve the traceability problem outright — you get a known-new poly bottle on a reconditioned cage, which is the safest option if the tote is going anywhere near food, feed, or potable water.
- For non-food use (water storage, rainwater collection, bulk liquid transport, secondary containment), a clean industrial tote is usually the better value — you don't need to pay the food-grade premium.
- If your use case is regulated (food processing, agricultural chemical, potable water), ask before you buy. We'll tell you plainly what a given tote held and whether it's rated for your application — we'd rather lose a sale than sell you the wrong tote.
New vs Used IBC Totes
Not sure whether a used or rebottled tote covers your use case versus buying new? See New vs Used IBC Totes for the tradeoffs on cost, lead time, and cosmetic condition.
Freight & Pickup
Most orders ship nationwide via LTL freight; totes palletize efficiently and load a set number per truck depending on your dock and unloading equipment. Local pickup is available at participating locations if you're closer to a yard — that route avoids freight cost entirely and lets you inspect before loading.
- Freight is quoted per order based on quantity, pallet count, and destination — get an accurate freight number before you commit, not a flat estimate.
- Bulk orders (full or partial truckload) typically freight cheaper per unit than small orders — ask about volume pricing if you need 20+ totes.
- Have a forklift or loading dock ready at delivery; these are pallet-based loads, not hand-unload items.
- Selling instead of buying? We buy surplus IBC totes too — get a quote on your unused inventory below.
IBC Totes FAQs
Where can I find used IBC totes for sale near me?
Check current listings above — inventory is location-specific and updates as totes move through our network. If nothing is showing in your area, contact us; we can often source from a nearby yard or arrange freight from the closest location with stock. See our local IBC tote listings by area: IBC Totes by Location.
How do I know if an IBC tote is food grade?
Look for the food-grade label on the listing. It means the tote was verified clean and suitable for food, beverage, or agricultural liquid contact — not just visually clean. If you need certainty for a regulated use, ask what the tote held before purchase or choose a rebottled unit with a known-new bottle.
What's the difference between a 275 and 330 gallon IBC tote?
Same footprint, different height — a 330 gallon tote is taller and holds roughly 55 more gallons in the same floor space. Pick 275 for tighter clearances or easier handling, 330 to maximize volume per pallet slot. Full dimension breakdown: IBC Tote Dimensions.
What is a rebottled IBC tote?
A reconditioned steel cage fitted with a new poly bottle. It's a cost-effective way to get food-grade or near-new performance without buying a fully new unit, and it removes any question about what the bottle previously held.
Can I buy an IBC tank instead of a caged tote?
Yes — if you're looking for an IBC tank (self-supporting poly or steel tank without an external cage) rather than a caged tote, contact us to check current tank availability; stock varies by location.
Do you buy used IBC totes?
Yes. If you have surplus IBC totes — food-grade, industrial, or rebottled — get a quote and we'll arrange pickup or freight for qualifying volumes.
We'll Buy your Used Containers
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