{"product_id":"collapsible-plastic-bulk-containers","title":"Collapsible Plastic Bulk Containers – Stackable Bulk Bins, 1,800 lb","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"h5\"\u003eCollapsible plastic bulk containers – the reusable replacement for cardboard gaylords\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFold it flat, ship it back, use it for years.\u003c\/strong\u003e These collapsible bulk containers are heavy-duty HDPE bulk bins that hold up to 1,800 lb, stack four high loaded, and fold to a third of their height when empty. Four-way fork and pallet-jack access, drop-down access doors on the long sides, and a heat-welded base that takes the forklift abuse a cardboard gaylord never survives. Eight sizes on two footprints, black or grey, with matching lids. Sold in lots of 25 or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso called: plastic gaylord boxes, folding bulk containers, collapsible bulk bins, plastic bulk boxes, reusable bulk containers, knock-down containers, bulk shipping containers. If you have been searching under any of those names, this is the product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px;min-width:0\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/9031\/3502\/files\/BC4845-42_1.jpg?v=1789427466\" alt=\"Black collapsible plastic bulk container, 48 x 45 x 42 inches, assembled with access doors closed\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;display:block\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0;font-size:14px;text-align:center\"\u003eAssembled – 1,800 lb capacity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px;min-width:0\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/9031\/3502\/files\/BC4845-42_2.jpg?v=1789427465\" alt=\"Collapsible bulk container with the long-side access door dropped open for picking\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;display:block\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0;font-size:14px;text-align:center\"\u003eDrop-down access doors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px;min-width:0\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/9031\/3502\/files\/BC4845-42_4.jpg?v=1789427465\" alt=\"Collapsible bulk container folded flat for return shipping and storage\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;display:block\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0;font-size:14px;text-align:center\"\u003eFolds flat for the return trip\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px;min-width:0\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/9031\/3502\/files\/BC4845-42_6.jpg?v=1789427465\" alt=\"Underside of a collapsible bulk container showing the four-way fork entry base\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;display:block\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0;font-size:14px;text-align:center\"\u003e4-way fork and pallet-jack entry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\"\u003eWhy plastic instead of cardboard gaylords\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHundreds of trips, not one.\u003c\/strong\u003e A cardboard gaylord is done after a few uses; an HDPE bulk container runs for years and is 100% recyclable at the end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1,800 lb working capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e with U-channel ribbing in the walls, stacks 4 high loaded on the floor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFolds to 12.5–28.5 in.\u003c\/strong\u003e Collapsed containers stack for storage and return freight; a trailer carries 2 to 4 times as many folded as opened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccess doors\u003c\/strong\u003e on the long sides drop down so you can pick from the container without unstacking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean and dry.\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid HDPE walls and floor, washable, no fiber, no moisture damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel ready.\u003c\/strong\u003e Textured label areas, bar code and RFID compatible, custom hot-stamp area on request\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\"\u003eSizes – named by outside dimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizes are the \u003cstrong\u003eoutside\u003c\/strong\u003e length, width and height. Inside dimensions, collapsed height and tare weight are in the table. The 48 x 45 line is the standard bulk-container footprint; the 48 x 40 line matches a GMA pallet footprint and ships in grey. Capacity is 1,800 lb on every size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"scrollable-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"font-size:14px; white-space:nowrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px\"\u003eSize (outside)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px\"\u003eInside L × W × H\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px\"\u003eCollapsed height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px\"\u003eVolume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px\"\u003eTare weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px\"\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003e32 × 30 × 25 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003e29.5 × 27.5 × 19.3 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003e12.6 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003e8.7 cu ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003e50 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003e32 × 30 × 34 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003e29.5 × 27.5 × 28.3 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003e12.6 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003e12.9 cu ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003e62 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003e48 × 45 × 25 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003e44.5 × 41.5 × 19.2 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003e12.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003e19.5 cu ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003e99 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003e48 × 45 × 34 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003e44.5 × 41.5 × 27.9 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003e12.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003e28.9 cu ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003e118 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003e48 × 45 × 42 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003e44.5 × 41.5 × 35.9 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003e20.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003e37.4 cu ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003e136.5 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003e48 × 45 × 50 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003e44.5 × 41.5 × 43.9 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003e28.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003e46.0 cu ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003e155 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003e48 × 40 × 34 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003e45 × 37 × 27.9 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003e13.6 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003e26.3 cu ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003e106 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003eGrey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003e48 × 40 × 39 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003e45 × 37 × 32.9 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003e13.6 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003e31.1 cu ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003e116 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003eGrey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 42 and 50 in. tall sizes use an extended-height collar and a storage bottom for the extra volume. All sizes: high-pressure injection-molded HDPE, two-piece compression heat-welded base, all-plastic latches, repairable textured label areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\"\u003eLids\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA snap-free top cap keeps dust and weather out and lets you stack loaded containers without crushing the top layer. Order the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bulk-container-lids\"\u003e48 × 45 lid for the 48 × 45 sizes and the 48 × 40 lid for the 48 × 40 sizes\u003c\/a\u003e. The 32 × 30 sizes are open-top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\"\u003eMinimum order, lead time and freight\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum order is 25 containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sizes can be combined to reach 25. Orders under 25 will be held while we contact you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLead time:\u003c\/strong\u003e in-stock sizes ship within about a week; production runs are 4 to 5 weeks. We confirm the ship date when we acknowledge your order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreight:\u003c\/strong\u003e containers ship collapsed and stacked on a truck. LTL freight is quoted at checkout from the container weight and collapsed dimensions; for 50 or more, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eask us for a truckload rate\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTruckload pricing:\u003c\/strong\u003e the price drops automatically in your cart once a size reaches its half-truckload quantity (shown in the pricing table above the Add to Cart button). Full truckloads are quoted separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed something that folds smaller for lighter loads? Our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/folding-wire-mesh-container\"\u003ecollapsible wire mesh containers\u003c\/a\u003e hold 4,000 lb in an open-mesh design. Browse everything in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wire-containers-baskets\"\u003econtainers and bulk storage\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat is a collapsible bulk container used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eMoving and storing loose or bagged product in bulk: automotive and durable-goods parts, distribution and e-commerce returns, food and bakery ingredients, retail replenishment, recycling and scrap. It does the job of a cardboard gaylord on a pallet but folds flat for the return trip and lasts for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eHow much do they hold?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eEvery size has a 1,800 lb working capacity evenly distributed. Volume runs from 8.7 cu ft on the 32 x 30 x 25 to 46 cu ft on the 48 x 45 x 50. Loaded containers stack four high on the floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhich size replaces a standard gaylord box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eA typical 48 x 40 x 36 in. cardboard gaylord is closest to the 48 x 40 x 34 or 48 x 40 x 39 in. sizes; the 48 x 45 x 34 and 48 x 45 x 42 sizes give more volume on nearly the same footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhy is there a 25-container minimum?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eThese ship collapsed and stacked straight from the production floor, and 25 is the smallest run that makes the freight sensible. You can mix sizes to reach 25, and truckload quantities are priced lower again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eDo they come with lids?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eLids are sold separately for the 48 x 45 and 48 x 40 sizes. The lid rests on the rim, keeps dust and weather out, and lets you stack loaded containers without crushing the top layer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eAre they food safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eThey are molded from HDPE and are used in food and bakery supply chains. For direct food contact, tell us the application when you order and we will confirm the resin and any liner requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Dwixt Bulk Containers","offers":[{"title":"32 x 30 x 25 in","offer_id":59948168053022,"sku":"BC-3230-25","price":125.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32 x 30 x 34 in","offer_id":59948168085790,"sku":"BC-3230-34","price":141.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"48 x 45 x 25 in","offer_id":59948168118558,"sku":"BC-4845-25","price":181.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"48 x 45 x 34 in","offer_id":59948168151326,"sku":"BC-4845-34","price":185.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"48 x 45 x 42 in","offer_id":59948168184094,"sku":"BC-4845-42","price":253.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"48 x 45 x 50 in","offer_id":59948168216862,"sku":"BC-4845-50","price":288.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"48 x 40 x 34 in - Grey","offer_id":59948168249630,"sku":"BC-4840-34-GY","price":223.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"48 x 40 x 39 in - Grey","offer_id":59948168282398,"sku":"BC-4840-39-GY","price":231.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/9031\/3502\/files\/BC4845-42_1.jpg?v=1789427466","url":"https:\/\/dwixt.com\/products\/collapsible-plastic-bulk-containers","provider":"Dwixt","version":"1.0","type":"link"}