• CMS ACCEPTANCE POLICY

    New Customer
    Companies interested in the proper collection of empty containers for reconditioning or recycling of used plastic and steel containers.

    Reconditioning – reuse units and conserve natural resources
    Recycling – empty units that can no longer be reconditioned

    WHO: CUSTOMER

    • Review CMS Acceptance Policy
    • Create an account or login
    • Review your units inquiry with Client Service and/or an Account Manager

  • COMPLETE SDS APPROVAL PROCESS

    WHO: CUSTOMER
    Submit Safety Data Sheet by completing information on website, including:

    • Pictures of container(s) and SDS for materials once contained
    • Container Type and Quantity

    WHO: Environmental, Regulatory, and Safety (ERS) Manager

    • Review SDS submission

    Automated e-mail will be sent whether materials are approved or rejected

  • CONTAINER COLLECTION AGREEMENT

    WHO: CUSTOMER
    Upon SDS submission, New Customer must review and sign Container Collection Agreement
    IF MATERIAL IS APPROVED, New Customer must complete Credit Application, Vendor Form and W-9
    Automated e-mail will be sent to notify Customer, local Account Manager for pricing quote and Client Services to schedule pick up for existing account

    WHO: ACCOUNT MANAGER

    • Provide program quote to customer

  • PICK UP OR DROP OFF SCHEDULED

    WHO: CLIENT SERVICE
    Empty pick-up can be scheduled with Client Services at 1-800-406-9377 or via online once account is setup and meets the minimum quantity as stated on the Acceptance Policy.

    WHO: CUSTOMER
    Containers can be dropped
    off at respective CMS facilities by making an appointment via our online scheduler. Please note for Oregon facilities:
    St. Helens for steel drums
    Marx for poly drums, IBCs, and plastic

  • POLICY ADHERENCE ACKNOWLEDGMENT

    Customer Representative signs CMS Empty Container Receiving Record certifying compliance with the CMS Container Acceptance Policy.

  • FACILITY RECEIVES – CONTAINERS INSPECTED

    Facility inspects containers for final approval or rejection based on CMS Acceptance Policy

  • CONTAINER PROCESSING

  • Please see this video from RIPA for why you shouldn’t send uncleaned units direct to a scrap yard.


Container Management Services (CMS) collects your used IBCs, steel and plastic drums, and recyclable plastics. Reconditioning and recycling saves you money, minimizes waste sent to landfills, and reduces environmental impact. Whether you have large or small loads of used containers, CMS is interested in hearing from you.

Please review our   Empty Container Management Policy  before proceeding.

Register
to set up an account and request a quote