San Francisco's Sustainable IBC Partner
Reimagine.
Reuse.
Recycle.
We give intermediate bulk containers a second life. Buy quality used IBC totes, sell your surplus, or let us recycle responsibly — all from our San Francisco facility.
Get a Free Quote Today
Tell us what you need and we'll respond within 24 hours with pricing and availability.
What We Do
Full-Cycle IBC
Tank Services
From procurement to recycling, we handle every stage of the IBC lifecycle with sustainability at the core.
Our Facility
Thousands of IBCs Ready to Ship
Our San Francisco warehouse keeps a rotating inventory of inspected, graded, and ready-to-deploy IBC totes.
Our Promise
Every IBC We Save Is a Victory for the Planet
Manufacturing a single new IBC tote requires approximately 130 pounds of virgin HDPE plastic, 1,850 gallons of water, and generates over 215 pounds of CO₂ emissions. When you choose a reconditioned IBC from us, you eliminate nearly all of that environmental cost.
Our San Francisco facility operates on a circular economy model: every IBC that enters our doors either gets cleaned, reconditioned, and returned to service — or gets fully recycled into raw materials for new products. Nothing goes to waste.
Read Our Sustainability ReportLower carbon footprint than buying new
Independent lifecycle analysis confirms that purchasing a reconditioned IBC tote from IBC San Francisco produces 92% less greenhouse gas emissions compared to manufacturing a brand-new container. That's not a marketing claim — it's verified science.
Interactive Tool
Eco Impact Calculator
See exactly how much environmental impact you can make by choosing reconditioned IBC totes over new manufacturing. Drag the slider to match your order size.
* Estimates based on EPA data comparing reused IBC totes vs. new HDPE container manufacturing.
Our Inventory
IBC Tanks for Every Need
Why IBC SF
Built Different
Sustainability First
Every decision starts with environmental impact. Our circular economy model means 92% less emissions than new manufacturing.
Bay Area Local
Based in San Francisco's SoMa district. Fast, low-emission delivery across the entire Bay Area.
Every Grade Available
From food-grade FDA-compliant to heavy-duty chemical-grade. UN/DOT certified for hazmat transport.
Quality Guaranteed
Multi-point inspection on every IBC. Pressure-tested, leak-checked, and fully documented.
Industries We Serve
IBC Solutions for Every Sector
Intermediate bulk containers are the backbone of liquid and granular material handling across dozens of industries. We supply the right grade, size, and certification for each application.
Agriculture & Farming
Liquid fertilizers, pesticide concentrates, irrigation water storage, and crop nutrient solutions. Our food-grade IBCs keep your inputs safe and uncontaminated.
Food & Beverage
FDA-compliant totes for juice concentrates, syrups, cooking oils, vinegar, wine must, and bulk beverage ingredients. Triple-washed to meet strict hygiene standards.
Chemical & Industrial
UN/DOT-rated containers for industrial solvents, cleaning agents, adhesives, coatings, and chemical intermediates. Hazmat-compatible options available.
Pharmaceutical
Stringent-grade IBCs for pharmaceutical-grade water, excipients, API intermediates, and cleaning solutions. Full traceability and documentation provided.
Water Treatment
Bulk storage and transport of water treatment chemicals including chlorine solutions, pH adjusters, flocculants, and anti-scalants for municipal and private facilities.
Manufacturing
Raw material storage for production lines — lubricants, coolants, resins, latex, paints, and coatings. Consistent supply for uninterrupted operations.
Construction
On-site water storage, dust suppression, concrete admixtures, and sealant bulk storage. Rugged IBCs built for tough jobsite conditions.
Cannabis & Hemp
Food-grade IBCs for nutrient solutions, extraction solvents, and irrigation systems. Compliance-ready containers for California's regulated cannabis industry.
Don't see your industry? We likely serve it too.
Ask us about your applicationHow It Works
Four Simple Steps
Getting started with IBC San Francisco is straightforward. Whether you're buying your first tote or setting up recurring service, our process is designed for speed and transparency.
Contact Us
Reach out via our online form, email, or visit our SoMa facility. Tell us what you need — whether you're buying, selling, or recycling IBC totes. Include quantities, grades, and any special requirements.
Get Your Quote
We'll respond within hours with transparent pricing, availability, and options. No hidden fees, no pressure. For sellers, we provide a fair market valuation based on container condition and demand.
Delivery or Pickup
Our Bay Area fleet handles logistics. We'll schedule a delivery or pickup window that works for your operation — most orders are fulfilled within 24 to 48 hours across the San Francisco metro.
Reuse & Repeat
Put your IBCs to work. When you're done, bring them back to us for reconditioning or recycling. The circular economy starts with a single container — and every cycle saves the planet.
By The Numbers
Impact That Speaks for Itself
Years Serving the Bay Area
IBCs Processed to Date
Tons of Plastic Saved
Bay Area Customers
Every number represents real containers kept out of landfills, real plastic diverted from waste streams, and real businesses choosing sustainability without sacrificing quality.
IBC Knowledge Hub
Learn Before You Buy
Our Sustainability Pledge
A Commitment to Zero Waste
Sustainability isn't a marketing angle for us — it's the foundation of our business. Every operational decision we make is filtered through its environmental impact. Here are the commitments we hold ourselves to every single day.
100% Diversion Rate Target
We are committed to diverting every IBC from landfill. Containers that can't be reconditioned are fully recycled — HDPE bottles, steel cages, and wooden pallets are all separated and processed into raw materials.
Carbon-Neutral Fleet by 2027
Our Bay Area delivery fleet is transitioning to electric and compressed natural gas vehicles. We offset remaining emissions through verified carbon credit programs while the transition completes.
Water Reclamation System
Our triple-wash reconditioning process uses a closed-loop water reclamation system that recycles 85% of the water used. Wastewater is treated on-site before discharge, exceeding San Francisco's standards.
Transparent Impact Reporting
We publish annual sustainability reports with independently verified data on containers processed, emissions avoided, plastic diverted, and water conserved. No greenwashing — just real numbers.
Service Area
Serving the Entire Bay Area
Our centrally located SoMa facility in San Francisco puts us within easy reach of every major city in the Bay Area. We offer same-day delivery within San Francisco proper and next-day service across the greater metro — from Marin County to the South Bay, and east across the bridge to Oakland, Fremont, and beyond.
For large orders or recurring accounts, we create custom delivery schedules that align with your production timelines. Our route-optimized fleet minimizes both cost and carbon emissions on every trip. Need a pickup? We'll come to you — we buy used IBCs on-site throughout the region.
Cities We Deliver To
Extended service: We also serve Sacramento, Stockton, Santa Cruz, and Monterey for bulk orders of 10+ units. Contact us for extended-area pricing.
Ready to Go Green?
Whether you need one IBC or a thousand, we've got sustainable solutions that save you money while protecting the planet.