Quote · one form, every service
Get a quote
Buying, selling, washing, shipping or recycling: it is all one form. Tell us the liquid, the quantity and the ZIP code, and a partner supplier in our network follows up with a quote.
Request a quote, a grade or a pickup
The more you tell us about the liquid and the site, the more accurate the quote. Quantity can be an estimate.
Four answers that make a quote accurate
- 01
What liquid, and how heavy is it?
Specific gravity sets the gross weight, which sets the pallet, the racking and sometimes the fill level. Water is 1.00; many chemicals are heavier.
- 02
Does it touch food, drink or skin?
This answer decides whether you need a new or rebottled bottle with documentation, or whether a technical grade is fine.
- 03
Where is it going, and is there a dock?
ZIP code plus dock-or-no-dock is most of a freight quote. Liftgate, residential and inside delivery all change the cost, so mention them up front.
- 04
How many now, and how many per month?
One-off quantities can price differently from repeat orders, so mention it if this will repeat.
Not sure what to ask for yet?
What to ask for in a quote
Useful lines to compare quotes from partner suppliers.
| Line | What to look for | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Grade | The specific grade and the supplier’s definition of it | Grade letters are not standard across suppliers |
| Prior content | What the units held, or a flag if undocumented | Decides food and irrigation suitability |
| Cleaning method | Rinse, hot wash, caustic wash or new bottle | Not all cleaning is the same |
| Hardware | Valve type, gasket material, lid type | Gasket material should suit your product |
| Pallet type | Wood, composite, plastic or steel | Food and wash-down areas often need plastic |
| Freight | Mode and expected extras such as liftgate | Freight can be a large share of the total |
| Timing | When the units can ship or be collected | Plan around it |
| Validity | How long the quote stands | Stock and freight change |
Requests that get a useful answer first time
"Price for 20 food-grade totes"
Better: *"20 totes, 6 for wort transfer and 14 for glycol and cleaning chemistry, delivered to a dock in Georgia."* Splitting by duty lets the supplier quote a lower grade where it is safe.
"Do you have any totes?"
Better: *"8 totes for 30% sodium hydroxide, delivered to a dock in Alabama, within two weeks."* The liquid, quantity, destination and date are what a supplier needs to quote.
"What is your best price?"
Better: *"Here is the quantity, the liquid, the destination and the date — what is the lowest grade that is safe for this?"* Ask for the right grade and the price follows.
Quoting questions
Who sends the quote?
A partner supplier in our network. IBC Totes Pro passes your request on; it does not set prices.
Does it cost anything to ask?
No. The request is free and there is no obligation to accept a quote.
Why does the form ask for a phone number?
Partner suppliers may need it to coordinate freight, and carriers usually require a delivery contact.
Can I request a quote for a one-off project?
Yes. Film productions, events, school gardens and emergency water storage are all normal requests.
What to include, by request type
| Request type | Key details |
|---|---|
| Used or reconditioned totes | Liquid, grade if known, quantity, ZIP code |
| Food or drinking-water use | Product, documentation you need, quantity |
| Rebottled totes | Quantity, bottle colour if it matters |
| Stainless | Capacity, product, temperature |
| Selling your empties | Count, last product, condition, access |
| Reconditioning your own units | Count, last product, food or technical |
| Technical question | The question, and a photo if it is about a fitting |
Quotes against available stock
