Sell Your IBC Tanks
Got surplus IBC tanks? We pay cash for used containers in any condition. Free pickup for qualifying orders.
Request a Free Quote
Turn Surplus Tanks into Cash
If you have used IBC tanks sitting idle in your warehouse, yard, or dock, they are worth money. We buy intermediate bulk containers in any quantity - from a single unit to a full truckload - and in any condition from pristine to heavily worn.
Unlike scrap dealers who pay by weight, we evaluate each tank based on its reuse potential. A tank in good condition is worth significantly more to us than scrap value because we can recondition and resell it, extending its useful life. This means better payouts for you and less waste for the planet.
Request a Quote
Fill out the form with your tank details: quantity, approximate condition, previous contents, and location. Photos are helpful but not required.
Get Your Offer
We evaluate your tanks and make a cash offer - usually within a few hours. Our offers are based on condition, quantity, location, and current market value.
We Pick Up & Pay
Accept the offer and we schedule pickup at your convenience. For qualifying quantities in the Bay Area, pickup is free. Payment is issued promptly.
What We Buy
- ✓ Clean, once-used IBC tanks (highest value)
- ✓ Multi-use IBC tanks in good condition
- ✓ Stained or discolored tanks (still usable)
- ✓ Tanks with minor cage damage
- ✓ Food-grade and non-food-grade containers
- ✓ Tanks with known previous contents
- ✓ Odd sizes and specialty configurations
- ✓ Bulk lots of any quantity
What Affects Value
Condition
Cleaner tanks with intact bottles and straight cages command the highest prices.
Previous Contents
Tanks that held food-grade products are worth more. Hazardous material tanks require special handling.
Quantity
Larger quantities are more efficient for us to pick up and process, so per-unit pricing improves with volume.
Location
Bay Area pickups have the lowest transport cost. We serve all of California and the western US.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of IBC tanks do you buy?
We buy most IBC sizes and conditions, including food-grade and industrial; hazardous residues require review.
Do you pay on pickup?
We provide same-day quotes and fast payment after inspection; larger loads can be prepaid based on photos and SDS.
Is there a minimum quantity to schedule pickup?
No strict minimum, but free pickup typically starts at 8-10 tanks depending on location.
Do cages and valves need to be intact?
Intact cages and functional valves improve your payout, but we also accept damaged units for recycling.
Can you remove labels and residues?
Yes. We handle label removal and triple-rinse or steam cleaning when required for transport.