Repackify field manual
Used packaging, explained by the people who haul it.
Pulling the guides from the file…
Repackify field manual
Pulling the guides from the file…
Repackify field manual · 74 guides · updated for 2026
Pallets, IBC totes, gaylord boxes, drums and bulk bags: the sizes, grades, truckload math and pricing that decide whether a load is worth buying or selling. No brochure copy. Numbers you can quote on a call.
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| Product | Sizes & specs | Buying | Selling & recycling | Loading & freight |
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| Pallets | Standard pallet sizes and the 48 × 40 GMA | Grade A vs B vs recycled: what you are paying for | Who buys used pallets, and what they pay | Loading a full truckload (520–616 pallets) |
| IBC totes | 275 vs 330 gallon: dimensions and weights | Reconditioned, rebottled, rinsed or used | Getting empties picked up without a hitch | Dry van, flatbed or box truck: tote counts |
| Gaylord boxes | 2-, 3-, 4- and 5-wall: strength and price |
Just filed · · IBC Totes
A standard bulk bag is 35" × 35" × 40" and holds 28 cubic feet at a 2,200 lb safe working load. Full FIBC size chart with capacities, weights, pallet fit, and how to size a bag from your material density.
Chapter 01 · 24 guides
Everything about pallets
Packaging is light and bulky, so a trailer almost always cubes out before it weighs out. Learn how to win the floor, stack flats densely, secure the load, and describe freight accurately so you don't get reclassed.
How to store wooden pallets so they stay dry, hold their grade, and don't become a fire or tip-over hazard — covering indoor vs. outdoor storage, stack height, idle-pallet fire load, and FIFO rotation.
| Buying a truckload of gaylords |
| Selling used gaylords for cash |
| Full-flap vs partial-flap bottoms in transit |
| Drums | 55 gallon drum dimensions, steel and plastic | Only need a few? Where to go | Recycled plastic drum pricing | The SDS sheet every hauler asks for |
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| Bulk bags | FIBC sizes and safe working loads | Buying used packaging without getting burned | Selling surplus for the most money | Loading a truckload efficiently |
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ISPM-15 governs the wood pallets and crates used in international trade. Here's what the standard requires, how to read the IPPC mark, and when a domestic shipment is exempt.
A GMA pallet is the 48" x 40" wooden stringer pallet that moves most freight in North America. This guide covers its exact dimensions, the Grade A / Grade B / recycled grading system, weight capacity, and what one actually costs by the truckload.
Chapter 02 · 18 guides
Where surplus packaging goes when it leaves your dock, who pays for it, and how to set up a program that does not depend on one hauler.
A practical buyer's playbook for sourcing used pallets, gaylords, IBC totes, drums, and bulk bags — defining the right grade, hitting truckload minimums, pricing landed cost, and verifying condition before you pay.
A seller's playbook for recovering the most cash on surplus pallets, totes, drums, and gaylords — sort by grade, build to truckload quantities, document honestly, and route to multiple buyers.
A practical reference for sorting used pallets, gaylords, IBC totes, drums, and bulk bags into three buckets — good enough to resell, recycle-only, or reject — with concrete acceptance criteria for each.
A practical, six-phase playbook for ops and warehouse managers: audit your streams, segregate at the source, decide reuse vs. resell vs. recycle, and measure what you recover.
Chapter 03 · 17 guides
IBC Totes
A standard bulk bag is 35" × 35" × 40" and holds 28 cubic feet at a 2,200 lb safe working load. Full FIBC size chart with capacities, weights, pallet fit, and how to size a bag from your material density.
A component-by-component inspection guide for used IBC totes — what to check on the bottle, cage, valve, fittings, and UN markings, and the red flags that should end a deal.
How a used IBC tote was processed — reconditioned, rebottled, washed, or sold as-is — sets both its price and what you can safely put in it. Compare the grades and pick the right one.
Before you reuse a used IBC tote, identify the prior contents, clean it to the right level, and inspect the bottle, cage, pallet, and valve. A practical, safety-first checklist for operators.
Chapter 04 · 13 guides
Bulk boxes are judged by wall count and bottom flap, not by the print on the side. What each spec is for and what a used one should cost.
Wall count is the spec that sets a Gaylord box's strength and price — not its footprint. This guide compares 2-, 3-, 4-, and 5-wall bulk boxes: stacking strength, typical loads, and which to buy.
Moving often leaves you with a mountain of cardboard boxes. Instead of tossing them out, there are several high-value, low-effort ways to extend their life. Whether you're managing a household, running a warehouse, or operating a light industrial facility, used moving boxes can serve a second—and even third—purpose with a little planning.
When it comes to shipping, storage, and bulk material handling, choosing the right Gaylord box is critical. Among the many options available, full flap bottom and partial flap bottom Gaylord boxes are two of the most versatile and widely used. But how do you decide which one best suits your needs?
📦Choosing to invest in a cardboard baler is more than just managing waste. It's a key strategic decision. Businesses that produce a lot of cardboard waste must work harder. They need to improve efficiency, lower their environmental impact, and keep costs down. This analysis looks at why investing in cardboard balers makes good business sense. It highlights financial returns, operational benefits, and strategic gains. These factors can turn waste from a cost into a source of income.
Chapter 05 · 2 guides
everything about our company.
This case study highlights how reevaluating procurement strategies and leveraging competitive tools can generate significant cost savings for businesses. By addressing outdated contracts, exploring alternative suppliers, and tapping into online marketplaces, our client achieved a dramatic reduction in pallet costs, freeing up thousands of dollars annually.
RePackify is excited to announce the successful close of our seed fundraising round, led by SNAK Venture Partners. This investment will accelerate our mission to streamline warehouse shipping and to make our marketplace the go to spot for all warehouse procurement.