Buy Used Metal Drums in Alabama
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Metal Drums Prices in Alabama
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About Alabama
#1 Supplier of Used Metal Drums Across The State of Alabama
Need metal drums in Alabama? We provide a wide range of metal drums tailored for diverse storage, transport, and waste management applications. Our offerings come with flexible delivery options, including full truckloads (FTL) and less than truckload (LTL) shipments, to cater to businesses throughout the state.
Services Offered:
Buy Metal Drums: Explore our selection of new, reconditioned, and specialty metal drums.
Sell Metal Drums: Sell your used or surplus drums through our buy-back program.
Recycle Metal Drums: Environmentally responsible recycling services for damaged or end-of-life drums.
Packaging Waste Audit: Assess and reduce your packaging waste to save costs and promote sustainability.
Drop Trailer Services: Flexible loading and unloading options with dedicated drop trailers.
Drum Removal and Disposal Services
Custom Drum Sizing and Fittings
Types of Metal Drums Available:
Open-Head Drums: These drums come with a removable lid secured by a bolt or lever lock ring, ideal for storing solids or thicker liquids like oils, syrups, and adhesives.
Tight-Head Drums : Designed with a non-removable top, these drums have small bung openings and are perfect for containing lower viscosity liquids.
Salvage Drums: Used to safely contain damaged or leaking hazardous material packages, in compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
Stainless Steel Drums: Highly resistant to corrosion and ideal for applications requiring extra durability, such as chemical storage and transport.
Reconditioned Steel Drums: Cost-effective solutions for non-food applications, available in various sizes and types.
Accessories and Components:
Covers and Closures: Secure lids for open-head drums using bolt ring or lever lock ring closures.
Gaskets
Steel Drum Fittings
Drum Linings: Options include unlined with rust inhibitors, epoxy-phenolic linings, and various liners.
Sizes and Capacities:
Standard Sizes: 55-gallon, 30-gallon, 16-gallon, 85-gallon,
Additional Options:
UN Ratings: Verified for specific uses, ensuring compliance with international shipping regulations.
Delivery Options:
We offer multiple shipping solutions to fit your needs:
Full Truckload (FTL): Best for large orders requiring a dedicated truck.
Less Than Truckload (LTL): Suitable for smaller orders that do not fill an entire truck.
Transport via Dry Vans, Flatbeds, and Box Trucks for diverse shipping requirements.
Pricing:
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Get a Tailored Quote:
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Dock Hours:
Our dock is open Monday to Friday, from 6 am to 4 pm. Please schedule your visit in advance to ensure efficient service.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are standard 55-gallon drum dimensions?
A closed-head 55-gallon steel drum is 22.5" in diameter and 33.5" tall and weighs 38 to 48 lbs empty; the open-head version is about 34.75" tall because of the bolt ring and weighs 45 to 55 lbs. A 30-gallon drum is 19" x 28.5" (22 to 30 lbs) and a 16-gallon drum 15" x 26.5" (15 to 20 lbs). The 85-gallon overpack, 27" x 39", is for containing a damaged drum.
What is the difference between open-head and tight-head drums?
A tight-head drum has a sealed top with 2" and 3/4" bungs and is for liquids. An open-head drum has a removable lid held by a bolt ring or lever lock and is for solids, pastes, and anything you scoop out. Lined drums add an epoxy or phenolic interior for corrosive or food-grade contents.
What is a reconditioned drum?
A reconditioned drum has been professionally cleaned, tested, and certified for reuse, and is the grade to buy when the drum will hold product again, provided the new contents are compatible with what it held before and any hazmat use has a valid UN marking from a DOT-certified reconditioner. Used drums are sold as-is, with prior contents disclosed when the seller knows them, and suit non-critical storage. Damaged drums are sold for scrap value only; grade says nothing about head type, so check the 33.5" closed-head or 34.75" open-head height separately.
Can a used steel drum hold food or drinking water?
Only a lined, reconditioned drum that was previously food-grade and that the reconditioner certifies for food or potable use; the grade alone is not enough. An unlined drum that held oil, solvents, or chemicals cannot be made food-safe by cleaning. Listings state the last contents when the seller knows them, so filter by prior contents before buying a 55-gallon drum for potable use.
How many drums fit on a truck?
Empty 55-gallon drums: a 53-foot dry van carries 104 single-tier on 26 drum pallets of 4, 208 double-stacked, or 200 or more loose and tight-packed. Filled with water, weight governs: about 84 drums on 21 pallets reach the 45,000-lb payload. An 85-gallon overpack is 27" across, so only 2 fit on a 48" drum pallet.