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Most buyers shopping for corrugated metal bins have already decided on steel. They know they need a heavy-duty bulk container that can withstand a forklift hit, hold real weight, What they're less sure about is whether they need a standard solid bin, drop gate bin, hopper front bin, and what options are best for their application. Choosing the wrong steel bin can lead to a large investment in containers that don't work well for your application.

Gorilla 4-Way vs. 2-Way Containers: Which Design Is Right for Your Operation?

When you’re deciding between a Gorilla 4-Way and a Gorilla 2-Way container, the choice comes down to how you move material, what your forklift operators need, and whether the upfront cost difference matters more than long-term flexibility.

Stop Repairing Recycling Carts: Start With a Better Base

If you’re running a recycling operation, you’ve probably replaced or repaired more poly carts than you’d like to admit. Cracked bodies get attention, but the real culprit hiding underneath is often the base.

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.

Container Essentials has heavy-duty used metal bins for sale. Our inventory includes used metal storage bins, used steel bins, and used metal bulk containers that are built to handle extreme loads and sharp materials. These industrial metal storage bins are commonly used in automotive stamping plants, metal casting and foundry operations, manufacturing facilities, metal recycling, and scrap metal collection. Steel storage bins offer greater strength and security than plastic containers.

Browse our current inventory of used rigid wire baskets for sale below. All baskets are inspected, fully functional, and ready to ship. Our inventory changes daily, so contact us to confirm current availability.

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.

Built for Food Waste: MACX Bins and Gorilla Bins Handle the Heavy Lifting

Food waste programs demand more from a container — more durability, better hygiene, and compatibility with rotators, tippers, and tight workflows. Whether you're managing food scraps at scale or building out a compliant diversion program, you need a container that can take the abuse.

From the moment raw ingredients arrive to the second finished product is packed and shipped—efficiency, sanitation, and flexibility are the name of the game in food processing. That’s exactly why leading processors turn to nestable plastic bulk containers designed to perform across the entire supply chain.

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