Setting the Standard in Industrial Packaging

Voluntarily adhering to the industry’s strictest guidelines for reusable IBC Totes and 55-Gallon Drums.

The 1975 Pedigree

Mitchell Container Services, Inc. has been a proud member of the Reusable Industrial Packaging Association (RIPA) since 1975. For nearly 50 years, we have voluntarily adhered to the industrial packaging industry’s strictest ethical, environmental, and safety guidelines. When you source your reusable industrial packaging from our Saraland, AL corporate headquarters, you are partnering with a pioneer in responsible container management.

Environmental Stewardship

Our operations are designed to directly support your sustainability goals. By adhering to RIPA’s rigorous standards for reconditioning and recycling, we ensure that every step of our process helps reduce your carbon footprint, reduce emissions, and reduce costs. Whether your business operates in the Southern & Gulf Coast, the Midwest Logistics Zone, or the Eastern Seaboard, our eco-friendly practices protect the environment and keep reusable materials in circulation.

Total Packaging Integrity

A reconditioned container is only as reliable as the process behind it. We guarantee that whether you are ordering 275 and 330-gallon IBC Totes or 55-gallon steel and plastic drums, our entire reconditioning process meets strict RIPA specifications. From thorough interior cleaning and leak testing to component replacement, we ensure total integrity so your containers are engineered specifically for industrial use, transportation, and storage.

Workplace & Community Safety

We prioritize the health and safety of our employees, our Saraland community, and your end-users. We enforce rigorous hazard communication programs and utilize industrial-grade cleaning technologies to safely handle and remove residual materials. Our compliance guarantees that every container leaving our facility is properly de-identified, clean, and entirely safe for its next life cycle.