Reconditioned non food grade IBC totes are caged containers with an industrial or other non-food history that have been cleaned/rinsed and inspected before sale. They give you a cleaner, lower-risk tote for water, farm and industrial storage at a lower cost than food grade stock.
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Product MOQ: 1 Tote
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This is the middle path for buyers who do not need a food history but do not want to inherit someone else's residue. The non food grade part means the tote previously held industrial or other non-food contents and is not intended for anything people or animals consume. The reconditioned part, which this site uses interchangeably with "rinsed," means the tote has been cleaned/rinsed and inspected before sale. Preparation and component work vary by lot, so ask what was done on the totes in your quote.
For many practical jobs, this is the value pick: a cleaner starting point than used non food grade totes, without paying for a food-side history you will not use.
Collecting roof runoff for gardens, washing or livestock troughs where the water is not for drinking. See rainwater and non-potable storage.
Holding irrigation water, fertilizer mix or spray water close to the field. See agriculture and irrigation planning.
Wash water, coolant, cleaning solution or other process fluids where cross-contamination from an unknown heel would be a nuisance.
It is fair to ask why a rinsed tote matters if it will never touch food. The answer is usually one of these:
| Reconditioned non food grade | Used non food grade | Reconditioned food grade | |
|---|---|---|---|
| History | Industrial / non-food | Industrial / non-food | Food, beverage, ingredient |
| Before sale | Cleaned/rinsed and inspected | As returned from service | Cleaned/rinsed and inspected |
| Suited to food contact | No | No | Possibly, after your own verification |
Read more on the parent pages for reconditioned IBC totes and non food grade IBC totes.
Both sizes sit on a pallet-sized base. The 275 gallon tote is approximately 40 × 48 × 46 in and about 135 lb empty; the 330 gallon tote is approximately 48 × 40 × 53 in and about 150 lb empty. For rain barrels under a low gutter or for trailer loads, the shorter 275 often fits better; for maximum storage per footprint, choose the 330. Browse 275 gallon non food grade and 330 gallon non food grade totes to compare.
Most reconditioned non food grade totes end up outside. Set each one on firm, level ground or a solid pad that can carry the full weight, since a filled tote is far heavier than its empty weight suggests. Leave room in front of the bottom valve for a hose or bucket, and if you raise the tote for better gravity flow, build the stand for the full load. Linking several totes together is common for larger rain or irrigation setups.
Send the size, condition (reconditioned), grade (non food grade), quantity, intended use and delivery ZIP through request a quote, or call 484-787-7479. We confirm availability, price and the lot's preparation with your quote and can send current photos. Quantity tiers lower the per-tote price, full truckloads of about 60 totes are quoted individually, and pickup is available by arrangement in Pennsville, NJ and Tampa, FL.
They are a common choice for rain catchment because they are rinsed and inspected, so less old residue ends up in your water. Use the water for non-drinking purposes such as gardens or washing, ask what the lot previously held, and add a cover to block sunlight.
That depends on what the tote previously held and your own judgment about risk. Non food grade totes are not sold for anything consumed by people or animals. If animals will drink from it, consider food grade stock and confirm suitability yourself.
Totes in this range are cleaned/rinsed and inspected before sale. The exact process and any component work, such as valve or gasket replacement, vary by lot. Ask when requesting a quote and we will confirm what was done on the totes offered.
Pricing depends on the lot, size and quantity, and is confirmed with your quote. In general, buyers choose non food grade when they do not need a food-side history, which keeps the decision focused on condition and size rather than grade.
Yes. Smaller orders ship by LTL freight quoted to your delivery ZIP, and full truckloads of about 60 totes are quoted individually. You can also arrange pickup at our Pennsville, New Jersey or Tampa, Florida yard if you have a suitable vehicle and want to see the lot in person.
