Buy Used Plastic Drums in Oklahoma
Available Listings in Oklahoma
3 Plastic Drums listings in Oklahoma.
Plastic Drums Prices in Oklahoma
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About Oklahoma
#1 Supplier of Used Plastic Drums Across The State of Oklahoma
Save Money on Quality Used Plastic Drums in Oklahoma
Why buy used plastic drums? You'll save up to 60% compared to new drums while helping the environment. Plus, you can find exactly what you need from local suppliers who understand your business.
What You'll Get From This Guide
After reading this, you'll know:
Where to find the best used drums in Oklahoma
How much you should expect to pay
What to look for when buying
How to get drums delivered to your location
Where to Buy Used Drums in Oklahoma
RePackify - Serves Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Owasso, and Bixby
Sells reconditioned and refurbished drums
Offers cleaning and recycling services
Provides custom sizing
Delivers full truckloads and small orders
Gives instant quotes
Local recyclers and drum reconditioners - Found in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Norman, Lawton, and Edmond
Pick up old drums from your location
Clean and recondition drums
Recycle damaged drums into new plastic
Handle disposal services
Online classifieds - Statewide listings
Connect you directly with sellers
Often feature rinsed, ready-to-use barrels
Sometimes offer free or very cheap drums
Types of Used Drums Available
Reconditioned drums - $25 each
Open-head style (removable lid)
55-gallon capacity
23 inches wide by 35 inches tall
Weighs about 22 pounds when empty
Cleaned and inspected, ready to use
Refurbished drums - $30 each
Tight-head style (fixed top with small openings)
Same size as reconditioned drums
Repaired and leak-tested
Highest quality used drums available
Good condition used drums - $12 each
Available in 30-gallon and 55-gallon sizes
Pre-owned but fully functional
No cleaning or reconditioning done
Food-grade certified drums - Price varies (get a quote)
Meet USDA and FDA requirements
Safe for storing food and beverages
Usually tight-head style
Custom-sized drums - Price varies (get a quote)
Range from 5 to 20 gallons
Made to your specifications
Available in different colors
Damaged drums - Lowest prices
May have residue or minor damage
Good for recycling or if you plan to refurbish them yourself
What You Should Expect to Pay
Here's what most people pay for used drums in Oklahoma:
Good used drums: Start at $12 each
Reconditioned drums: Around $25 each
Refurbished drums: Around $30 each
Peer-to-peer sales: Sometimes as low as $7-9 each near Tulsa, Norman, and Oklahoma City
Example: A restaurant in Tulsa needed 20 drums for cooking oil storage. They bought reconditioned 55-gallon drums for $25 each, saving $400 compared to new drums.
How to Get Drums Delivered
Full truckload delivery - Best for 100+ drums
Lowest cost per drum for shipping
Scheduled delivery to your location
Less-than-truckload delivery - Good for 1-99 drums
More flexible but costs more per drum
Still convenient for smaller orders
Local pickup - Available Monday through Friday, 6 AM to 4 PM
Drive to the supplier's location
Load drums yourself
No shipping costs
Get quotes online - Many suppliers offer instant pricing
Enter your zip code and quantity needed
Compare prices from multiple suppliers
Why Choose Used Drums
Save money - Used drums cost much less than new ones. A construction company in Oklahoma City saved $1,200 by buying 50 used drums instead of new ones.
Help the environment - Reusing drums keeps them out of landfills and reduces the need to make new plastic.
Get what you need quickly - Local suppliers often have drums in stock and ready to ship.
Find exactly what you want - More variety in sizes, styles, and features than you'd find with new drums.
What to Check Before You Buy
Know what you'll store - Chemicals need different drums than food products. Food-grade drums cost more but are required for anything people will eat or drink.
Inspect the condition - Look for cracks, especially around the bottom. Check that lids fit tightly. Make sure valves work properly.
Verify certifications - If you're shipping hazardous materials, you need UN-rated drums that meet safety standards.
Choose reputable suppliers - Ask about their cleaning process. Good suppliers document how they clean and test each drum.
Example: A farm supply store bought 30 drums without inspecting them first. Five drums had small cracks that leaked. They had to buy replacements, costing more than if they'd bought quality drums initially.
Getting Started
Decide what you need - How many drums? What size? What will you store?
Contact local suppliers - Call or visit websites to compare prices
Request quotes - Most suppliers provide free estimates
Inspect before buying - Check condition if buying locally
Arrange delivery - Schedule pickup or delivery that works for you
Oklahoma has plenty of options for buying used plastic drums. Start with local suppliers who understand your needs and can provide ongoing support. You'll save money while getting quality drums that work for your business.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are standard plastic drum dimensions?
A 55-gallon HDPE drum is about 23.3" in diameter and 34.75" tall, slightly larger than the 22.5" x 33.5" steel drum, and weighs 20 to 28 lbs empty, roughly half a steel drum. A 30-gallon drum is 19" x 29" (13 to 16 lbs) and a 15-gallon drum 15" x 26" (8 to 10 lbs).
Are plastic drums chemical resistant?
HDPE resists most acids, bases, and salts and does not rust, which is why it is preferred over steel for corrosive liquids. It is not suitable for strong solvents or contents held continuously above about 120°F, where steel is the right drum, and tight-head HDPE drums are UV-stabilized for outdoor storage.
What is the difference between reconditioned and used plastic drums?
A reconditioned drum has been cleaned and inspected and can hold product again when the new contents are compatible with the prior fill; hazmat use still needs a valid UN marking from a DOT-certified reconditioner. A used drum is sold as-is, with prior contents disclosed when the seller knows them, and suits compatible reuse or feedstock for a reconditioner. Damaged drums go to HDPE recycling; grade says nothing about head type, so check the 2" bung tight-head or bolt-ring open-head separately.
Can a used plastic drum hold drinking water?
Only if it was food-grade to begin with, has been reconditioned, and carries the reconditioner's potable-water certification; a food-contact certificate alone does not approve drinking water. HDPE absorbs a fraction of what it holds, so a drum that held chemicals should not be reused for food or water regardless of cleaning; look for a 55-gallon drum whose listed prior contents were food or beverage.
How many plastic drums fit on a truck?
The same floor layout as steel: 104 empty drums single-tier on 26 drum pallets, 208 double-stacked, 200 or more loose. Filled with water a plastic drum is about 480 lbs, so roughly 90 reach the 45,000-lb payload, a few more than steel.