Industrial packaging reconditioning is the professional process of collecting, inspecting, cleaning, repairing, and requalifying used IBCs and drums so they can safely re-enter service. Mauser reconditions more than 10 million packaging units per year across a global network of 180+ facilities, making it the largest industrial packaging reconditioning provider.

Mauser offers a full range of reconditioned industrial packaging, including washed and rebottled IBC options, and plastic and steel drums in a wide range of configurations. Mauser reconditions packaging from most major manufacturers, not just Mauser containers. Both UN-rated and non-UN packaging is available.

A washed IBC retains its original bottle, cage, and components, which are cleaned, inspected, and requalified, making it the most sustainable IBC reconditioning option.

A rebottled IBC keeps the original cage but receives a brand-new Mauser inner bottle and valve, making it the preferred choice when the existing bottle cannot be safely reused. Mauser offers both options; some reconditioning providers offer only rebottled.

IBC and drum reconditioning extends the life of existing packaging, eliminating the need to manufacture a completely new container. Reconditioned IBCs can have a carbon footprint up to 80% lower than new IBCs, while reconditioned drums can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90%. These savings come primarily from reusing existing materials, such as the steel cage, drum body, and other components, rather than producing new ones from virgin raw materials. Because raw material production and manufacturing related processes account for most of a container's environmental impact, reconditioning significantly reduces overall CO₂ emissions.

Yes. Mauser's collection program picks up used IBCs and drums directly from your or your customers' sites. Mixed loads of IBCs and drums can often be transported together on a single truck. Through Recover Syst-M, customers can schedule pickups, track containers, and manage their packaging fleet.

Yes. Mauser reconditions IBCs and drums from most major manufacturers. Whether your fleet includes Mauser containers or competitor brands, our team has the technical capabilities and regulatory knowledge to safely assess, clean, and requalify them.

Yes. Mauser reconditioned IBCs maintain their UN certification where applicable, with rebottled IBCs available in Non-UN, UN 1.6, UN 1.9, and EX configurations. Reconditioned drums are available in both UN and non-UN specifications, including open and tight-head configurations.

Reconditioned industrial packaging—including IBCs and steel drums—is widely used across chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, paints and coatings, agricultural chemical, and industrial manufacturing applications. It's available in configurations suited to both hazardous and non-hazardous contents.