Sell Used Collapsible Plastic Bulk Containers

Collapsible and knockdown plastic bulk containers are in high demand because they ship back efficiently. If your operation cycles returnables, surplus still piles up: discontinued line-side containers, overstock, seasonal leftovers, containers abandoned after a supply chain change or a facility closure. Rather than paying disposal fees to clear the space, sell. Reclaim takes returnable plastic containers in any condition. See everything we buy. One form gets your lot in front of the right buyer, the purchasing party evaluates it, and pickup gets scheduled.

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What we buy

We buy plastic bulk containers in every build:

  • Collapsible and knockdown plastic bulk containers
  • Rigid-wall plastic bulk bins
  • Plastic pallet boxes, including many models with drop-door access
  • Heavy-duty HDPE bins in standard footprints

See the plastic bulk bins we stock and source for footprints and specs.

Standard footprints move fastest because buyers can slot them straight into existing racking and trailers:

  • 40×48 — the most common size, matching standard pallet dimensions
  • 48×45 — the automotive standard, fits neatly in 53′ trailers and sea containers
  • 30×32 — a compact footprint for lighter materials, three columns across a 53′ trailer

Full truckloads and larger lots earn better per-unit pricing. Partial loads work too: we can pick up any volume as long as the container value covers the cost of the load. Lots mixed with other returnables — plastic totes, metal bulk bins, heavy-duty plastic pallets — can ride along in a single pickup, priced per item.

What helps get an offer

Five details move a lot from submission to offer faster. Put them all in the form.

  • Photos. A wide shot of the stack plus a close-up of a couple of units. Show a bin knocked down if it collapses. We can work from ranges based on photos.
  • Type and footprint. Say whether the lot is collapsible, knockdown, or rigid-wall, and give the size. Standard sizes are easy to price because buyers handle them every day.
  • Quantity. An estimate is fine. We adjust pricing after the pickup count.
  • Condition. A rough grade is enough. We pay on function, not just looks, so be honest about wear, cracks, and missing parts.
  • Location. Your pickup site and how the containers are staged. You just need containers accessible by truck.

How it works

  1. You tell us about your containers. Fill out the form with types, quantities, condition, photos, and pickup location.
  2. We line up the right buyer. One point of contact into a network of buyers, so you are not chasing down a dozen scrap yards and brokers. We review the details and choose the purchasing party.
  3. Evaluation and assessment. We start an online evaluation from your submission, then arrange an on-site assessment. Pricing reflects current demand, condition, and quantity.
  4. Pickup and payment. Pickup is scheduled after you accept the quote, around your dock and the buyer’s trucking. Loading and transport are handled, or we work with your own logistics if you prefer. Payment terms depend on the buyer and are confirmed with you up front.

Conditions we can still place

Damaged stock is fine. Even cracked or damaged bins have value through our refurbishment program — reuse, repair, or scrap. Lots grade out like this: Excellent (minimal wear, all components functional, ready to use), Good (minor cosmetic blemishes, full structural integrity), Fair (noticeable wear but fully functional and safe), and repair or scrap. Scrap yards pay metal prices and often reject plastic entirely. We price for the container’s function, so low-scrap plastic bins still earn money instead of costing you disposal fees. If a load’s value only covers the cost of the pickup, we will typically still take the containers at no charge, so you clear the space.

FAQ

Do you buy damaged or cracked collapsible containers? Yes. Even cracked or damaged containers have value for our repair program or as scrap.

Will you take a partial load? We can pick up any volume as long as the container value covers the cost of the load. If the value only covers the pickup, we will typically still take the containers for free.

What if I don’t know exact quantities? Estimates are fine. We provide ranges based on photos and adjust pricing after the pickup count.

Can you pick up mixed loads? Absolutely. We take various container types in a single pickup, with individual pricing per item.

How is pickup scheduled? Pickup is scheduled after you accept the quote, around your dock and the buyer’s trucking. You just need containers accessible by truck.

Turn surplus collapsible bins into cash

Tell us what you have. One short form — photos, type, quantity, condition, location — puts your collapsible bulk containers in front of the right buyer in our network, and we stay involved through pickup.