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Since 2006, Container Essentials has worked with metal recycling companies and manufacturers to help them source the plastic bulk containers or metal bins they need to streamline their recycling operations and increase efficiency. Our plastic MACX bins and our new and used steel bins are all designed to make storing, transporting, and processing scrap metal easier, thereby reducing the time and effort required to handle it.

After 99 years in business Yellow Corporation, the parent company of LTL carriers YRC Freight, New Penn, Holland, and Reddaway, has closed its doors for good. In addition to putting over 30,000 workers out of a job, the closure takes away 8% to 10% of LTL capacity nationwide.¹

Container Essentials now offers heavy duty used wire baskets for sale. Used wire bins are a great choice for heavy applications such as metal casting, metal stamping and, scrap metal collection. We have both rigid wire baskets and collapsible wire baskets in stock and ready to ship.

Browse our Toledo Ohio inventory of used wire baskets for sale and contact us today for a quote.

Container Essentials now has heavy duty used metal bins for sale. Popular with automotive stamping plants, used steel bins are a great choice for heavy applications such as metal casting, metal stamping and, scrap metal collection.

Browse our Toledo Ohio inventory of used metal containers for sale and contact us today for a quote.

Container Essentials has a large inventory of used plastic collapsible bulk containers for sale. All our used knock down bins have been refurbished and are guaranteed to be fully functional and in good working order. In stock used plastic bulk containers ship within 48 hours after receipt of order.

Straight wall totes, also known as stacking totes, are great option to protect parts during assembly, processing, storage and transportation in a range of industries, including automotive, appliance, and other high-volume manufacturing applications. Our used totes are a great option for companies looking to reduce packaging costs and lead times. Below is a list of totes we have in stock as of today in Ohio.

Collapsible bulk containers are a versatile and durable choice for fast-paced manufacturing environments. However, over time, especially if mishandled, containers can break. Broken containers are more than an annoyance; they can cause employee injury, production delays, product loss and cost your company money. While breakage is inevitable, proper handling of your containers will help minimize breakage. In this article, I outline some best practices you can implement today to help extend the life of your containers and help you get the best return on your returnable container investment.

Used heavy duty wire mesh ZE13 style baskets in stock and ready for quick shipment.

In order to make room for new inventory we are offering deep discounts on the following used metal bins.

Container Essentials has 250 63x48x50 Uni-Paks in stock.  All Containers are in excellent condition and cost less than 1/3 the cost of new.  Contact Us Today for a quote.