--- title: "Dump the Drums: Reduce Costs with IBC Totes" description: With the ability to reduce cost, provide valuable storage capacities, and lower liabilities, ss IBCs are the way to ship liquids in a newer, better way. image: https://metanousa.com/hubfs/drum%20vs%20tank.png --- Call Us: [800-544-7069](tel:800-634-4128) - [Tracking login](http://www.precisionibctracking.com/MAMS/Login) - [Request A Quote](https://metanousa.com/request-a-quote) - [Resources](https://www.metanousa.com/ibc-resources) - [Blog](https://metanousa.com/blog) [![MetanoLogo_withTagline_original](https://metanousa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MetanoLogo_withTagline_original.png?width=220&height=69&name=MetanoLogo_withTagline_original.png "MetanoLogo_withTagline_original")](https://www.metanousa.com/) - [IBC Products](https://metanousa.com/ibc-container-products) - [Stainless Steel IBCs](https://www.metanousa.com/stainless-steel-ibc-tote-tanks) - [Metal IBCs](https://www.metanousa.com/metal-ibc-containers) - [Composite IBCs](https://www.metanousa.com/composite-tanks-ibcs) - 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Posted: June 22, 2020 - By: [Tom Wilkins](https://metanousa.com/blog/author/tom-wilkins) ![stacked ss IBC trio](https://metanousa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/social-suggested-images/www.metanousa.comhubfsMetano_trio%20angled-1.jpg?width=235&name=www.metanousa.comhubfsMetano_trio%20angled-1.jpg)Traditional methods of moving and storing liquids rely on standard 55-gallon round drums, an antiquated practice that has been [proven](https://www.marketresearchblog.org/2019/12/17/remarkable-need-for-stainless-steel-ibcs-offers-a-plethora-of-prospects-in-the-ibc-rental-business/)to be less efficient and not nearly as cost effective as using stainless steel IBC tote tanks, or intermediate bulk contains (IBCs). With their ability to reduce cost via their decades of useful life, provide valuable practical storage capacities, and lower liabilities, IBCs are the modern way to ship liquids in a newer, better way. ### Reduced Costs With the ability to fit[six 55-gallon standard drums of product within one 350-gallon ss IBC](https://metanousa.com/drum-vs-ibcs-eguide-lp11?hsCtaTracking=0fa67045-5c5a-4675-8f9e-2c114e6fd0d8%257C20bb6030-78b7-481c-), the trickle-down effect is immense. Its squared shape results in a reduction in labor, with less loading, unloading, and general handling time, since a single worker can move the load using a forklift. The result? A dramatic decrease in workplace injuries and accidents. ![drums vs tank](https://metanousa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/drum%20vs%20tank.png?width=252&name=drum%20vs%20tank.png)The [modular shape](https://metanousa.com/stainless-steel-ibc-tote-tanks) of ss IBCs lends itself to a better use of space, both during transportation, as well as storage. Maximum storage utilization is a must for any regulated industry, from pharmaceuticals, chemicals, or food. A single 350-gal ss IBC uses substantially less space than *six* 55-gal drums, but can be stacked just as high, all while storing more product and eliminating wasted space. A one-piece sloped bottom with outlet offers complete drainage functionality. A pump is not necessary to fully discharge product, meaning less product is wasted or left behind.  With [proper cleaning](https://metanousa.com/ibc-services), a stainless steel IBC can be reused, returned, and recycled nearly an unlimited amount of times. The cost of cleaning and returning a tote is nearly **55% less** than the cost of purchasing and disposing of the drums with the same capacities. Low on capital? 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