Surplus Chemical Buyers — Packaged Chemical Liquidation (Drums, Totes, Supersacks)

Waste Optima helps manufacturers and warehouses sell surplus packaged chemicals—sealed drums, totes, and supersacks—by matching lots to compliant surplus chemical buyers or approved recovery channels. Send SDS (required), COA/lot details (preferred), packaging, quantities, and photos. We’ll propose options (buy-out vs brokerage), coordinate transport through qualified carriers (hazmat when required), and document outcomes so your excess inventory stops behaving like waste.

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How we handle surplus packaged chemicals

If you’re sitting on unused or over-ordered chemicals, we evaluate grade, documentation, and packaging, then route to compliant resale or reclamation outlets. Expect transparent pricing (buy-out or brokerage), DOT-appropriate transport, and chain-of-custody reporting—so excess inventory stops behaving like waste.

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What We Accept

  • Packages: sealed 55-gal drums, 275/330-gal totes, supersacks, sealed bags/cases

  • Docs: SDS required; COA/lot preferred; UN/DOT if applicable

  • Categories: commodity/process chemicals, additives, pH adjusters, salts/minerals; food/tech-grade where allowed

  • Volumes: pallet to FTL; multi-load programs available

What We Don’t Accept for Resale

  • Leaking/damaged containers or mixed/unknown contents

  • Controlled substances, prescription/regulated pharma actives

  • Highly reactive or prohibited haz classes without licensed routing

  • Waste chemicals requiring disposal under your EPA ID

How It Works

  1. Specs & photos (name, concentration/grade, SDS, COA/lot, age, quantities, restrictions)

  2. Channel & pricing (direct resale; recovery/reclamation where viable; clear buy-out vs brokerage)

  3. Logistics (hazmat carriers when required; placards/BOLs per DOT; appointments)

  4. Reporting (sale confirmations; chain-of-custody)

Logistics & Coverage

Nationwide pickups • Dry van standard; hazmat carriers as needed • 5–10 business-day lead time from approved lot • Pallets labeled with product, batch, and count

Industries We Serve

Chemical manufacturers & blenders • Co-packers • Industrial distributors • Food/tech-grade distributors • Terminals

Documentation & Compliance

SDS required; COA/lot preferred • DOT/UN info for hazmat when applicable • W-9/COI/NDA available • Channel/geography restrictions honored

Case Example

A terminal had ~100 drums/totes after a buyer canceled. We placed totes with a regional buyer and drums via licensed distributors, clearing the lot in 10 days with compliant carriers—avoiding costly hazardous-waste disposal.

For buyers: How to request surplus chemical lots

If you buy surplus chemicals, send:

  • target categories (solvents, salts/minerals, additives, etc.)

  • acceptable packaging and condition

  • documentation requirements (SDS/COA/UN/DOT)

  • preferred regions and minimum load size

We’ll match your request to available lots and respond with details when a fit exists.

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FAQs

Q1. Do you handle hazardous materials?

A. Select classes only, routed through licensed buyers and carriers with proper SDS/UN/DOT documentation.

Q2. What’s the minimum you’ll pick up?

A. At least one pallet is possible, but the best economics and buyer interest occur at full truckload volumes.

Q3. Do containers need to be sealed/unopened?

A. Yes. We handle surplus inventory—not waste streams or leaking/damaged containers.

Q4. Can we restrict resale channels or geographies?

A. Yes. We honor brand and territory restrictions and will screen buyers accordingly.

Q5. How fast can you schedule pickup?

A. After specs are approved, typical lead time is 5–10 business days, depending on location and carrier availability.

Get a Quote (Upload Your Inventory)

Include product list, SDS, COA/lot (if available), package type/counts, photos, restrictions, pickup ZIP, loading method, and timeline. Don’t have every detail? Send what you have—we’ll advise what’s missing.

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Last updated: 2025-11-04