Sell used bulk bags from your business
Used bulk bags (FIBCs) resell when they are clean, dry, untorn, have sound lift loops and held a known, non-hazardous dry product. Most bags are rated for a single trip, so a used bag is normally resold for lighter, non-critical work or recycled as polypropylene. Multi-trip rated bags are the exception.
How do you prepare a lot of bulk bags?
- Shake out remaining product and fold the bags.
- Group by style and size; note the rated load on the tag if you can read it.
- Keep them dry.
Which questions decide the grade?
The value check asks these for bulk bags:
- Are the bags clean and dry?
- Are the lift loops and fabric intact?
- What did they hold?
Answer them for your bulk bags to see whether the line is likely resale, possible, or disposal.
How much truck space do bulk bags take?
For planning, the truckload calculator counts about 100 units per 48 x 40 floor position: folded flat and stacked on one pallet; the count varies a lot by bag size. A 53 ft dry van holds about 26 positions loaded straight. Change the figure in the calculator to match how yours are packed.
What size should you write on the lot?
A short description is enough, for example 35x35x50 spout top. If you have several sizes, use one line per size.
Questions about selling bulk bags
Can single-trip bulk bags be reused?
They are not meant to be refilled to their rated load. Used single-trip bags still find buyers for lighter, non-lifting uses, and the rest are recycled as polypropylene.
Is there a minimum for bulk bags?
Yes, commercial quantities. The minimum depends on the lot and the pickup location, and the quote states it. Mixing bulk bags with other lines in one lot is the easiest way past it.