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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.

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

Commercial Containers Buyer’s Guide [Part Five]

Container features and benefits are half the battle. The other half is choosing your container supplier. Here are the key questions to ask:

Container Essentials LLC, an independent specialist in sourcing and supplying reusable commercial containers for scrap recycling and industrial customers, has expanded its product lineup with the Big Grizzly Rotator Cart.

Chicago, IL, January 22, 2019 – Container Essentials LLC is pleased to announce the introduction of the Big Grizzly Rotator Cart to its extensive lineup of reusable commercial containers. To celebrate, they’re offering special introductory pricing for a limited time.

Container Essentials LLC, an independent specialist in sourcing and supplying reusable commercial containers for scrap recycling and industrial customers, has expanded its product lineup with the ArmorBin®.

Chicago, IL, December 11, 2018 – Container Essentials LLC is pleased to announce the introduction of the ArmorBin® to its extensive lineup of reusable commercial containers. To celebrate, they’re offering special introductory pricing for a limited time.

Every recycle job is unique in some way, and sometimes the standardized features of commercial bulk material collection containers don't fit the bill. It's like trying to stick a round peg into a square hole.

Unfortunately, many recyclers we talk to aren't aware that they can get custom container solutions to their exact specifications or they think it's too expensive. So, they continue to struggle with inconvenient and ineffective processes.

However, by thinking beyond the usual options, recyclers can solve a problem, accomplish a goal, win new business, or retain a valuable account.

Here's an example of how a custom container solution dramatically improved the business process of one of our customers.

We’ll handle the other 9. It’s how we make commercial containers easy. We’ll source and supply the containers you need, so you won’t have to invest the time and effort. We’re independent, so you’ll get the right containers for your business – no matter who manufactures them. We’ll even offer customized, or top quality used products if they offer great value and help you accomplish your goals. Here are three recent examples:

One of my favorite things about working with recyclers and waste haulers is hearing the stories of how their businesses were founded. Considering most people think recycling was invented in the last twenty-five years or so, it’s fascinating to hear about the scrap businesses that go back several generations.

Recently, a scrap paper recycling customer wanted to evaluate the actual cost of using commercial collection containers instead of just looking at the purchase price. Good idea. As always, there’s more to cost of ownership than purchase price.

One of the major paper recycling companies needed of 100 "Meese-style" carts to replace worn out units and beef up their inventory. They were looking for the best pricing, lead time, and guarantee as usual, but were also concerned about the durability of the base, casters, and top lip. They recognized that having the right carts can reduce cart re-orders as well as increase productivity and efficiency - a huge savings all around.