Plastic Drums For Sale

About Plastic Drums

Plastic drums are used to store and transport liquids, such as chemicals, acids, and other industrial materials. Additionally, they are used to store and transport food items, such as spices, cereals, pet food, and other food products, as well as non-perishable goods, such as paper, textiles, and other materials.

Plastic drums come in a variety of sizes, ranging from 5 gallons to 55 gallons. They are available in different shapes, such as round, rectangular, and conical.

New vs Used

Used Dirty: The containers have been used for storing and/or transporting a good, but they have not been cleansed or rinsed

Used Rinsed: Barrels that have been rinsed and which may still contain the material originally held within them

Used Food Grade: A plastic drum that has previously been used for the transportation and/or storage of materials safe for human consumption.

Used Food Grade Rinsed: A plastic drum that has been rinsed that previously contained materials safe for human consumption.

Reconditioned: A plastic drum that has been professionally sanitized and leak tested by a registered professional in order to adhere to DOT (Department of Transportation) and EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) standards.

Open Top vs Closed Top

Tight Head Plastic Drums

Tight head drums are one-piece containers with a sealed top that cannot be removed which typically features 2" NPT and 2" inlets.

Open Head Plastic Drums

Open head plastic drum has an easy-open hinged cover that can be sealed and resealed multiple times while keeping the contents secure.

Popular Sizes

The most common type of plastic drum is the 55-gallon capacity barrel, which comes in a variety of sizes and shapes.

• 20 litre (5 gallon)
• 30/35 litres (7.9 to 8.8 gallons
• 60/68 litres (15 to 18 gallons)
• 205 Litres or 55 Gallon