MYRTLE BEACHIBC SOLUTIONS
Planet First

Sustainability Isn't a Buzzword. It's Our Business Model.

Every IBC tank we recondition and put back into service is one less container clogging a landfill. Our entire operation is built around the circular economy — extending the useful life of industrial containers and responsibly recycling what can't be reused.

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Partner with us to reduce your environmental footprint through sustainable container management.

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Live Impact
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IBC Tanks Diverted from Landfills

Each tank saves ~60 lbs of plastic

770K+
Lbs Plastic Saved
340
Tons CO2 Reduced
98%
Recycle Rate
EPA
Fully Compliant
500+
Business Clients

The IBC Waste Problem

Every year, millions of IBC tanks reach the end of their first use cycle. Many businesses treat them as single-use containers — used once, then sent to landfill. A single 275-gallon IBC tank contains approximately 60 pounds of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic, plus a steel cage weighing around 130 pounds.

HDPE plastic takes over 400 years to decompose in a landfill. The steel cage, while recyclable, is often contaminated and discarded alongside the plastic bottle. The wooden pallet adds another 40 pounds of material to the waste stream.

The manufacturing of a new IBC tank produces roughly 120 kg of CO2 equivalent emissions. By extending the life of existing tanks through reconditioning, we eliminate this carbon footprint entirely.

Environmental Cost of One New IBC Tank

HDPE Plastic
Takes 400+ years to decompose
60 lbs
Steel Cage
Energy-intensive to produce
130 lbs
Wood Pallet
Often from non-sustainable forestry
40 lbs
CO2 Emissions
From raw material to finished product
120 kg
Water Usage
In manufacturing process
500 gal

Our Circular Approach

We manage the complete lifecycle of IBC tanks, ensuring maximum reuse and minimum waste at every stage.

01

Collect

We purchase used tanks from manufacturers, distributors, and businesses across the Southeast. Pickup included.

02

Inspect

Every tank undergoes thorough inspection. We assess structural integrity, contamination levels, and reconditioning potential.

03

Recondition

Tanks that pass inspection are triple-rinsed, pressure-tested, and certified for reuse. New valves and gaskets as needed.

04

Redistribute

Clean, certified tanks go back into service. Tanks that can't be reconditioned are fully recycled — plastic, metal, and wood.

Our Commitments

EPA Compliance

All operations comply with EPA regulations for container handling, cleaning, and disposal. Proper documentation maintained for every transaction.

Zero-Landfill Goal

We're working toward 100% diversion. Currently at 98%, with ongoing improvements to our recycling process for hard-to-recycle components.

Local Sourcing

80% of our tanks are sourced within 150 miles of our facility, minimizing transportation emissions and supporting the regional economy.

Annual Reporting

We publish detailed annual sustainability reports tracking our environmental impact, recycling rates, and progress toward our zero-landfill goal.

Our Environmental Pledge

We hold ourselves accountable to measurable environmental targets. These are not aspirations — they are commitments with deadlines.

By December 2026

100% Landfill Diversion

Every component of every IBC tank we process — plastic, steel, wood, and gaskets — will be reused or recycled. Zero material sent to landfill.

By December 2027

Carbon-Neutral Operations

Our facility operations, vehicle fleet, and supply chain logistics will achieve net-zero carbon emissions through efficiency improvements and verified offsets.

By December 2028

50,000 Tanks Reconditioned

We will recondition and return 50,000 IBC tanks to productive service, preventing over 3 million pounds of plastic and steel from entering the waste stream.

By June 2028

100% Renewable Energy

Our washing, reconditioning, and warehouse operations will run entirely on renewable energy sources, including on-site solar and certified green power purchasing.

By December 2027

Regional Recycling Network

We will establish collection partnerships with 200+ businesses across the Carolinas, creating the Southeast's largest IBC tank recovery and reconditioning network.

Carbon Footprint Comparison

See how choosing a reconditioned IBC tank stacks up against buying new across five key environmental categories.

CategoryNew IBCReconditioned IBCReduction
CO2 Emissions120 kg18 kg85%
Water Usage500 gal45 gal91%
Raw Materials230 lbs5 lbs98%
Energy Consumption410 kWh52 kWh87%
Landfill Waste230 lbs (at end of life)0 lbs (recirculated)100%

Data based on lifecycle analysis of 275-gallon HDPE IBC tanks. Reconditioning figures include collection, transport, washing, inspection, and redistribution. New IBC figures include raw material extraction, manufacturing, and outbound shipping.

How You Can Help

Sustainability is a team effort. Here are six concrete ways businesses and individuals can participate in the circular container economy.

Buy Reconditioned

Choose reconditioned IBC tanks over new whenever your application allows. You get the same performance at a lower cost with a fraction of the environmental impact.

Sell Your Used Tanks

Don't send used IBCs to the landfill. We buy used tanks in any condition — even damaged ones have recyclable components worth recovering.

Set Up a Return Program

Businesses with regular IBC usage can establish a return loop with us. We pick up empties, recondition them, and send them back — a true closed-loop system.

Spread the Word

Tell other businesses in your industry about reconditioned IBCs. Many companies don't know this option exists — your referral can divert dozens of tanks from landfills.

Choose Local Suppliers

Buying from local reconditioners like us reduces transportation emissions. Our tanks travel an average of 85 miles from collection to customer — not thousands.

Request Sustainability Reports

Ask your current IBC supplier about their environmental practices. Demand transparency on recycling rates, landfill diversion, and carbon footprint data.

Impact Timeline

Our cumulative environmental impact since founding. Every year, the numbers grow as more businesses join the circular container economy.

2019
800 tanks reconditioned48,000 lbs plastic diverted96 metric tons CO2 avoided

Founded operations with a single washing bay and a mission to keep IBCs out of Horry County landfills.

2020
2,400 tanks reconditioned144,000 lbs plastic diverted288 metric tons CO2 avoided

Tripled volume as businesses sought affordable containers during supply chain disruptions.

2021
5,100 tanks reconditioned306,000 lbs plastic diverted612 metric tons CO2 avoided

Expanded facility, added second reconditioning line, and launched our bulk order program.

2022
8,500 tanks reconditioned510,000 lbs plastic diverted1,020 metric tons CO2 avoided

Reached 98% landfill diversion rate. Established partnerships with 50+ regional businesses.

2023
12,000 tanks reconditioned720,000 lbs plastic diverted1,440 metric tons CO2 avoided

Crossed the 12,000 tank milestone. Launched collection routes across three counties.

2024
16,500 tanks reconditioned990,000 lbs plastic diverted1,980 metric tons CO2 avoided

On track for 100+ tanks reconditioned per week. Nearing 1 million pounds of plastic diverted.

All figures are cumulative and based on internal tracking data. CO2 calculations use the industry-standard estimate of 120 kg avoided per reconditioned tank.

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