Buying guide
Collapsible bulk containers last for hundreds of trips, which is why the used market is deep. The question is how much preparation you want to pay for. Used stock is the lowest cost per unit; reconditioned stock is inspected, cleaned and ready to deploy the day it arrives.
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| Used | Reconditioned | |
|---|---|---|
| Preparation | Functionally sound; sold as received, appearance and brand vary by lot | Inspected, cleaned, walls and latches checked, damaged components replaced |
| Appearance | Labels, scuffs and mixed colors are normal | Cleaned; light cosmetic wear is normal |
| Brands | Buckhorn, Orbis and mixed | Buckhorn, Orbis and mixed, sorted by lot |
| Price | Lowest cost per unit | Higher; the preparation is in the price |
| Minimum order | Varies by size — shown with each container | No minimum on reconditioned stock |
| Lead time | Ships in 1–3 business days | Ships in 1–3 business days |
| Best for | Internal moves, storage, yard and warehouse use, large quantity buys where you will inspect in-house | Customer-facing returnable loops, line-side use, programs that need every unit working on day one |
Inside your own warehouse, appearance does not matter and used stock is the obvious buy. In a returnable loop that goes to a customer or supplier, reconditioned units arrive consistent and clean, which saves the conversation about mixed labels and colors.
On a pallet or truckload the per-unit gap adds up. Many buyers mix the order: reconditioned for the units that face customers, used for storage and overflow. Minimums on used stock vary by size, so check the product page.
Each unit is inspected, cleaned and checked for working walls and latches; damaged doors, latches or feet are replaced where needed. Ask for the lot details if a specific feature (drop doors, lid compatibility) is required.
Used containers are sold functionally sound: walls fold and lock, the base is intact. What varies is cosmetic condition, brand mix and whether labels have been removed.
Spec-driven programs, uniform fleets and custom divider configurations are usually new factory orders from Monoflo or Orbis, in 1–4 weeks. Used and reconditioned stock wins on price and speed when the exact brand does not matter.
Containers hold value. Reconditioned units resell more easily at the end of a project; used units are cheap enough that resale matters less.
Live counts and prices from the Pennsville, NJ and Tampa, FL yards. Freight to your ZIP is added at checkout or in your quote.
Reconditioned · 48×40×25 in
Reconditioned Collapsible Bulk Container – 48 × 40 × 25 in
408 in stock
From $114.00 / unit · buy online
Used · 48×40×25 in
Used Collapsible Bulk Container – 48 × 40 × 25 in
408 in stock
From $74.00 / unit · buy online
Used · 56×48×34 in
Used Collapsible Bulk Container – 56 × 48 × 34 in
73 in stock
From $184.00 / unit · buy online
Reconditioned · 56×48×34 in
Reconditioned Collapsible Bulk Container – 56 × 48 × 34 in
73 in stock
From $224.00 / unit · buy online
Reconditioned · 57×48×25 in
Reconditioned Collapsible Bulk Container – 57 × 48 × 25 in
63 in stock
From $224.00 / unit · buy online
Used · 57×48×25 in
Used Collapsible Bulk Container – 57 × 48 × 25 in
63 in stock
From $184.00 / unit · buy online
Used · 48×45×34 in
Used Collapsible Bulk Container – 48 × 45 × 34 in
30 in stock
From $140.00 / unit · request a quote
Reconditioned · 48×45×34 in
Reconditioned Collapsible Bulk Container – 48 × 45 × 34 in
30 in stock
From $180.00 / unit · request a quote
Inspection, cleaning, a check that walls and latches work, and replacement of damaged components where needed. Contact us for the specifics on a lot.
Used containers are sold functionally sound. If anything is not right when your order arrives, call us and we will work it out.
There is no minimum on reconditioned stock. Used minimums vary by size and are shown with each container.
Reconditioned and used stock ships in 1–3 business days from Pennsville, NJ or Tampa, FL. New containers ship in 1–4 weeks.
Yes, by appointment at either yard. See the location pages for the cities we serve for pickup.
Yes. Lid compatibility and drop-door configuration depend on the model; the product page lists what the offered lot has.