Sterlite Plastic Totes

[heus]

I was reading some old posts and saw that some of you (Sugarmaker for example) were planning on using this brand instead of the rubbermaid. In my area the sterlites are much cheaper and more readily available than the rubbermaid roughneck totes. I am looking at the 31 or 37 gallon ones. How have the sterlites held up over the past few seasons compared to rubbermaids?

[KenWP]

Don't boot one when its cold. They are really durable if looked after. I am amazed what you can do with them over the years.

[Woody]

Yup - I was thinking about using these too. What was the final thought on whether the plastic in these and the rubbermade totes is food grade or if it even needs to be. Maybe today I'll call the company and see what they tell me.

thanks

[heus]

sugarmaker any comments?

[heus]

Well my wife surprised me today and bought 6 rubbermaid roughneck totes. She was angry that she paid $17 each for them. When I went out to get them they were 50 gallontotes with lids not 31. I guess this is just a bonus. Still need to get a few more. I now have 6 50 gal totes and 8 18 gallon ones.

[WESTVIRGINIAMAPLER]

Rubbermaids are more flexible and more durable than the others.

[Sugarmaker]

Heus,
I have some tubing on the other side of Albion. If your over that way check Knapp road south of 6N.

Chris

[heus]

Thank Chris.
When do you think you will start tapping?

[Woody]

For whatever it's worth I just got this answer from Sterlite . Rubbermade told me their tote products are not tested for food. Who knows, probably doesn't matter anyway. I'm using both.

Thank you for contacting Sterilite. Our products are made of polypropylene plastic, which is a food safe material. The polypropylene used in our containers meets FDA requirements in the Code of Federal Regulations for all food contact excluding actual cooking applications. No Latex, BPAs (bisphenol A), PVCs, Teflon, or other stain resistant chemicals are used in our manufacturing process. Sterilite does not use any harmful materials in the production of our products

[heus]

Thanks Woody great to know that info.