Illinois’ Trusted Source for Heavy-Duty Self-Dumping Lift-Truck Hoppers & Industrial Containers for Material Handling Serving Manufacturing, Recycling, Scrap, Construction Jobsites, and Agricultural Industries

20+ Years of Engineering Expertise

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Durable Steel Material-Handling Solutions Built for Chicago and All of Illinois

For more than 20 years, Marathon Industrial Containers has supplied manufacturers, recyclers, warehouses, and industrial operations throughout Illinois—including the greater Chicago metro area, Rockford, Joliet, Peoria, and surrounding regions—with reliable, American-made forklift self-dumping hoppers and rugged steel material-handling containers.

Our lift-truck-ready hoppers are trusted by metal processors, fabrication shops, distribution centers, recycling operations, and production facilities that need equipment engineered for daily heavy use, safe operation, and long service life.

Standard Steel Self-Dumping Hoppers for Illinois Recycling & Industrial Workflows

Marathon’s ready-to-ship, forklift-compatible steel hoppers are built to perform under the demands of high-volume industrial environments. Each model offers:

• Consistent, predictable dumping performance

• Heavy-duty American-made steel construction

• Full compatibility with standard lift trucks and forklifts

• Reliable inventory with fast turnaround and shipping across Illinois

If your Illinois facility handles scrap metal, recyclable materials, plastics, paper, bulk waste, or general industrial byproducts, our standard hoppers deliver the durability and simplicity required for safe, efficient material flow.

Custom Lift-Truck Hoppers & Material-Handling Containers for Specialized Applications

When standard hopper sizes or configurations aren’t enough, Marathon designs and fabricates custom steel containers tailored to your equipment, material type, and facility layout.

Our custom capabilities include:

• Precision engineering for unique applications

• Heavy-duty fabrication for extreme or abrasive materials

• Container designs optimized for your space, forklifts, and workflow

• Options for ferrous, non-ferrous, bulk recycling, or production waste

From specialty recycling operations to heavy manufacturing, our custom containers help Illinois facilities move materials safely and efficiently.

Built for Illinois Industrial Environments

Marathon’s containers are engineered for the rugged conditions seen throughout Chicago’s industrial corridor, as well as central and downstate Illinois manufacturing hubs. Companies across the region choose Marathon because our equipment is built to withstand:

• Constant forklift activity

• High-impact scrap and recycling materials

• Continuous production cycles

• Harsh indoor and outdoor conditions

Every hopper is constructed to deliver years of reliable service with minimal maintenance.

Key Benefits of Marathon Self-Dumping Hoppers

• Heavy-duty welded steel construction

• Proven, safe dumping mechanisms

• Multiple sizes and capacities

• Ideal for recycling, metal processing, and industrial waste

• Engineered for stability, efficiency, and long service life

Trusted by Industrial & Recycling Facilities Across Illinois and Nationwide

From local Chicago manufacturing plants to nationwide recycling operations, Marathon is known for dependable, American-built material-handling solutions. Every container is engineered, welded, and quality-tested in-house to ensure consistent performance.

Why Illinois Facilities Choose Marathon

• Fast shipping anywhere in Illinois

• 20+ years of industry experience

• Standard hoppers kept in stock

• Custom options for unique facility layouts

• Field-proven performance across industrial sectors

Request a Quote

Ready to improve the way your Illinois facility handles scrap, recyclables, or bulk materials?

Contact Marathon Industrial Containers for pricing on:

• Standard forklift self-dumping hoppers

• Heavy-duty steel material-handling containers

• Roll-over boxes and specialty units

Discover why recycling operations, manufacturers, and industrial facilities throughout Illinois trust Marathon for long-lasting, American-made hoppers built for everyday heavy use.