Buy Used IBC Totes in Louisiana
Available Listings in Louisiana
4 IBC Totes listings in Louisiana.
IBC Totes Prices in Louisiana
Condition-level pricing for ibc totes in Louisiana will appear here when current market data is available.
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About Louisiana
#1 Supplier of Used IBC Totes Across The State of Louisiana
Save Money on Storage: Buy Used IBC Totes in Louisiana
What you'll get from this guide: Learn how to cut storage costs by 50-70% while helping the environment by buying used industrial containers in Louisiana.
What Are IBC Totes and Why Buy Used?
IBC totes are large plastic tanks in metal cages. Think of them as giant milk jugs that hold 275 or 330 gallons. They're cube-shaped and sit on pallets so forklifts can move them easily.
Why people choose used over new:
Save $100-200 per container
Help the environment by reusing instead of throwing away
Get the same storage capacity at half the price
Real example: A brewery in New Orleans saved $3,000 by buying 20 used totes instead of new ones for water storage.
What Conditions Can You Buy?
Used Dirty - $60-65
Previous contents still inside
Cheapest option
Good for non-food items like irrigation water
Rinsed Clean - $85-95
Washed three times
Safe for food and drinks
Most popular choice
Like New - $110-130
New inner bottle or major repairs
Almost as good as buying new
Best for critical applications
Where to Find Them in Louisiana
You can find used IBC totes in these areas:
New Orleans and surrounding parishes
Baton Rouge region
Shreveport area
Lafayette and Acadiana
Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana
Delivery options:
Free pickup of your empty totes
Delivery across Louisiana (usually free for orders over 10 totes)
Some suppliers deliver nationwide
Sample Prices by Location
CityConditionPrice EachNew OrleansUsed Dirty$65EuniceUsed Dirty$60LockportLike New$110WestwegoUsed Dirty$60
Prices change based on supply and demand
What to Check Before You Buy
For any use:
Are there cracks in the plastic tank?
Does the metal cage have rust or damage?
Do the valves work properly?
Is the top cap tight?
For food or drinks:
Is it certified food-grade?
What was stored in it before?
Has it been properly cleaned?
For shipping hazardous materials:
Does it have UN/DOT certification?
When does the certification expire?
How to Buy Smart
Start small: Buy 1-2 totes first to test quality and service.
Buy in bulk: Most suppliers give discounts for 10+ totes. One farm saved $15 per tote by ordering 25 instead of 5.
Ask about free services:
Free pickup of your old containers
Free cleaning or reconditioning
Free delivery in your area
Time your purchase: Prices are often lower in winter when demand drops.
Simple Buying Process
Call or email with your needs (how many, what condition, where you are)
Get a quote including delivery costs
Schedule delivery or pickup
Inspect on arrival before paying
Pay and get paperwork (important for food-grade or hazardous materials)
Common Questions
Q: Are used totes safe for drinking water? A: Yes, if they're food-grade certified and properly cleaned. Always ask what was stored before.
Q: How long do they last? A: With normal use, 5-10 years. The plastic tank usually wears out before the metal cage.
Q: Can I return them if they don't work? A: Most suppliers offer 30-day returns for defective totes, but not for buyer's remorse.
Bottom Line
Used IBC totes in Louisiana cost 50-70% less than new ones. You get the same storage capacity while helping the environment.
Best deals: Contact suppliers directly, buy in bulk, and time purchases for off-peak seasons.
Red flags: Avoid totes with cracks, heavy rust, or unknown previous contents for food applications.
Start with a small order to test quality, then scale up once you find a reliable supplier.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are standard IBC tote dimensions?
A 275-gallon (1,000 L) tote is 40" x 48" x 46" and a 330-gallon (1,250 L) tote is 40" x 48" x 53". Both share the 48" x 40" GMA footprint; whether a filled tote can go in a rack depends on its base (steel or plastic pallet, or composite) and on rated rack decking, never on bare beams. The 550-gallon size is 47" x 41" x 70".
How much does an IBC tote weigh?
Empty, a 275-gallon composite tote weighs 118 to 145 lbs and a 330-gallon tote 130 to 160 lbs. Filled with water, including the tare, a 275-gallon tote is about 2,400 lbs and a 330-gallon tote about 2,900 lbs, so a full tote needs a forklift or a pallet jack rated above that gross weight, moved on a level dock or truck bed.
What is the difference between rebottled, reconditioned, rinsed, and used totes?
Rebottled means a brand-new inner bottle in a used cage, the closest thing to new. Reconditioned totes are professionally cleaned, pressure-tested, and inspected. Rinsed totes were cleaned but not certified. Used totes are sold as-is and uncleaned, with prior contents disclosed when the seller knows them; all 4 grades apply to any size, and the standard 275- and 330-gallon composite totes sit on the same 48" x 40" cage base while the 550-gallon tote is 47" x 41".
Can I use a used IBC tote for drinking water or food?
Drinking water needs a new or rebottled bottle with NSF/ANSI 61-rated components; food-grade history and a reconditioner's cleaning do not make a used bottle potable. Food contact short of drinking water needs the reconditioner's food-grade certification on a rebottled tote or a reconditioned tote whose prior contents were food-grade. Grade and history alone are not enough; rinsed and as-is used totes are for non-potable use, and a tote that held chemicals or oils cannot be certified food-safe by rinsing because HDPE absorbs some of what it holds. Listings show prior contents where the seller knows them, and a certified 275-gallon rebottled tote is the usual choice for potable water.
How many IBC totes fit on a truck?
A 53-foot dry van carries up to 60 empty 275- or 330-gallon totes double-stacked on its 26 to 30 floor positions, but only when the second tier is built inside the trailer, because two 53" 330s are 106" against a 105" rear door and, on a standard 60" flatbed deck, reach 166" against the 162" legal height (a step deck's 36" lower deck keeps the stack near 142"), while two 46" 275s stack to 92" and roll in pre-built; the 70" tall 550-gallon tote cannot double-stack under a 110" ceiling, so it caps at 30 empty. Filled totes are weight-bound: 18 of the 275-gallon size (about 2,400 lbs each) or 15 of the 330-gallon size (about 2,900 lbs) reach the 45,000-lb payload. One 275-gallon tote replaces roughly five 55-gallon drums, so a tote load moves far more volume per pallet position.