Sell Your IBC Tanks
Get offers on used totes from partner suppliers in the Tucson area
Get a Selling Quote
Tell us about the tanks you want to sell
Why Sell Through TankFlow Solutions?
One Free Request
Describe your tanks once
Local Buyers
Sent to partner suppliers serving Tucson
No Obligation
You decide whether to accept an offer
Pickup Available
Through partner suppliers, by quantity and location
Many Conditions
Damaged tanks can have parts or recycling value
Any Quantity
From a few tanks to a full load
Tanks You Can Offer
- • 275-gallon IBC totes
- • 330-gallon IBC totes
- • Tanks in good used condition
- • Slightly damaged tanks
- • Tanks needing cleaning
- • Cages, bottles, and valves for parts
What Affects the Offer
- Condition: Better condition usually means a better offer
- Cleanliness: Clean tanks are easier to reuse
- Previous contents: Known, mild contents widen the resale market
- Completeness: Valves and caps present
- Quantity: Larger lots can be priced differently
Seller Tips
Before You Sell
- Drain and rinse: Removing loose residue lets a buyer inspect and grade the tank.
- Record previous contents: Buyers prefer tanks with a known history.
- Keep parts together: A complete tank, even with a worn valve, is usually worth more than an incomplete one.
- Store out of the sun: UV light degrades HDPE over time, which matters in the Tucson sun.
- Photograph labels: Clear photos of the tank's markings help the buyer identify it.
What Lowers the Value
- Unknown contents: Buyers are cautious about tanks with no history.
- Hazardous contents: Tanks that held hazardous materials have fewer reuse options.
- Persistent odors: Smells that remain after rinsing limit reuse.
- Heavy rust: Corrosion that weakens the cage limits safe reuse.
- Missing parts: Tanks without valves or caps are worth less.
Damaged Tanks
Tanks that can't be reused may still be worth something: the steel cage, the HDPE bottle, and the valves can be recovered or recycled. Describe the damage in your request and the supplier can say what is possible.
How Selling Works
Send the Details
Fill out the form with the number of tanks, their general condition, what they held (if known), and your ZIP code. Photos and details in the message field help the supplier make a more accurate offer.
Get an Offer
A partner supplier follows up with an offer or asks for more information. For larger quantities, the supplier may want to see the tanks first.
Agree Pickup or Drop-off
If you accept, arrange pickup or drop-off with the supplier. Forklift or loading-dock access at your site makes collection easier.
Final Check and Payment
The supplier checks that the tanks match the description and pays by the method you agree. If the condition differs, expect a revised offer; you are not obliged to accept it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What condition of IBC totes can I sell?
Partner suppliers look at totes in many conditions, from like-new to damaged. Damaged tanks may still have value for parts or recycling.
Is pickup available for used tanks?
Pickup around Tucson and southern Arizona is available through partner suppliers, depending on quantity and location.
How is the offer decided?
Offers depend on condition, previous contents, quantity, completeness, and current demand. The supplier makes the offer.
Can I sell tanks with product still inside?
Drain tanks before sale. Tell the supplier what the tanks held; some can arrange cleaning.
How and when am I paid?
Payment method and timing are agreed with the partner supplier who buys the tanks.