Feed / grain dry storage bin, built from a recycled IBC tote
A washed, rodent-sealed bladder stores bulk feed dry and pest-free at lower cost than a purpose-sold bin, and the valve allows controlled dispensing.
Recycled IBC
Reuses a durable, standardised container. Diverts it from scrap and avoids new-material carbon.
a poly feed bin
A purpose-built product — bought new, moulded or fabricated from virgin material.
repurposedMATERIALS — store chicken feed, grain, dog food →
A real-world write-up with photos of this reuse in practice.
A washed, rodent-sealed bladder stores bulk feed dry and pest-free at lower cost than a purpose-sold bin, and the valve allows controlled dispensing. That advantage is real for this job specifically — not a blanket claim that a tote is best for everything.
Suitability & safety
Prefer a documented previous-food-use bladder. Treat any non-food or unknown-history tote conservatively and confirm prior contents before reuse.
For any water-holding reuse, shield the bladder from sunlight to prevent algae, fit food-safe fittings, and rinse thoroughly before first use.