Sell Your Returnables
Turn surplus bins, totes, and racks into cash.
Got used bulk bins, storage totes, or industrial equipment taking up warehouse space? We buy returnable containers in any condition, so you get paid instead of paying scrap rates or disposal fees. Tell us what you have and we bring the right buyer to the table.
How selling works
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Tell us about your containers. Type, quantity, condition, photos, location.
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We line up the right buyer and start the evaluation.
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You get a fair quote priced on function and demand, above scrap value.
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We schedule pickup and pay with our help coordinating the whole way.
Tell us about your equipment
Fill out the form with your container types, quantities, condition, and pickup location. Add photos if you have them. We’ll follow up to start the evaluation.
Quick process: Fill out the form → Get a quote → Schedule pickup → Get paid.
What we buy
If it carries parts and comes back around, we are interested. Even damaged bins have value for our refurbishment program to reuse, repair, or scrap.
Automotive Racks (Scrap Only)
Used Pallet Racking
Junk Semis
Industrial Machines (Removal and Scrapping)
How selling to Reclaim works
One point of contact into a network of buyers, so you are not chasing down a dozen scrap yards and brokers.
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Online and on-site evaluation
Submit the form with details and photos. We review the details, choose the purchasing party, then arrange an on-site assessment.
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Fair market pricing
Pricing reflects current demand, condition, and quantity. Larger lots earn better per-unit pricing, and we pay above scrap because we resell functional containers.
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Flexible pickup service
We factor logistics into the quote and handle loading and transport, or work with your own logistics if you prefer.
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Transparent payment
Terms depend on the buyer, typically Net 30 after confirmed delivery, paid by check or ACH.
What determines what we pay
A few things drive the value of used returnables. Sharing these details up front helps us get you an accurate quote faster.
Container type and material
Solid HDPE plastic bulk bins and metal containers hold the most resale value. Collapsible and knockdown designs are in high demand because they ship back efficiently. Selling collapsibles? See selling used collapsible plastic bulk containers. Wire baskets? See selling used wire mesh baskets.
Size and standardization
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, three columns across a 53′ trailer
Condition grade
We grade honestly and pay on function, not just looks:
- Excellent – minimal wear, all components functional, ready to use
- Good – minor cosmetic blemishes, full structural integrity
- Fair – noticeable wear but fully functional and safe
- Repair or scrap – still earns money through our refurbishment program
Brand and quantity
Recognized manufacturers like Orbis, Buckhorn, Monoflo, and Ropak carry stronger resale demand. And quantity matters: full truckloads and larger lots earn better per-unit pricing than onesies and twosies.
Why sell through Reclaim Returnables
One contact, a whole network of buyers, and a team that stays involved until you are paid.
Better value than scrap yards
Scrap yards pay metal prices and often reject plastic entirely. We pay for the container’s function, so metal beats scrap rates and low-scrap plastic still earns money.
We’ve got your back
We have long-term relationships with our partners, and can push the process in ways
Simple process
No complicated paperwork, drawn-out negotiations, or logistics headaches. We make selling containers as easy as buying them.
Reliable pickup
Scheduled pickup times you can count on. Our drivers handle loading and transport. You just need containers accessible by truck.
Industries we serve
If your operation cycles returnable containers, we can help you monetize the surplus.
- Product Manufacturing – clear out discontinued lineside containers, overstock, or seasonal surplus.
- Logistics and Distribution – monetize containers from supply chain changes, facility closures, or customer abandonment.
- Automotive – sell retired shipping racks and returnable containers.
Frequently asked questions
What’s the minimum quantity you’ll pick up?
We can pick up any volume as long as the container value covers the cost of the load. If a load’s value only covers the pickup, we will typically still take the containers for free with no payout, so you clear the space at no cost.
Do you buy damaged containers?
Yes. Even cracked or damaged containers have value for our repair program or as scrap.
How fast can you pick up?
Pickup is scheduled after you accept the quote, around your dock and the buyer’s trucking.
What if I don’t know exact quantities?
Estimates are fine. We can provide ranges based on photos and adjust pricing after the pickup count.
Do you provide certificates of recycling?
Ask when you submit. What documentation is available depends on the buyer and the load, and we’ll tell you up front.
Can you pick up mixed loads?
Absolutely. We can take various container types in a single pickup, with individual pricing per item.