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56 Metal Drums listings within 500 miles of Bear, DE. Prices range from $0.01 to $84.00 per unit.

About Bear

Bear Supplier & Recycler of Used Metal Drums

Repackify offers an extensive range of metal drum solutions in Bear, DE, and surrounding areas like Wilmington, Newark, Middletown, New Castle, and Elkton, MD. Our services cover everything from purchasing to recycling metal drums, with flexible delivery options, including full truckloads (FTL) and less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments across Delaware. Let us help you find the best metal drum solution for your business needs!

Our Services:

Buy Metal Drums: Discover a wide range of new, reconditioned, and food-grade metal drums tailored to meet your needs. Learn more. Sell Metal Drums: Turn your surplus metal drums into cash. Learn more. Recycle Metal Drums: Reduce waste and costs by recycling old or damaged metal drums. Learn more. Cleaning and Reconditioning Services: Extend the lifespan of your metal drums with professional cleaning and refurbishing. Custom Metal Drum Solutions: Get drums customized to your specific size, material, and configuration requirements. Metal Drum Disposal Services: We handle the collection and responsible disposal of your unwanted drums.

Types of Metal Drums We Offer:

  • New Metal Drums: Available in various sizes and materials.

  • Reconditioned Metal Drums: Cost-effective, environmentally friendly options.

  • Steel Drums: Durable and versatile, ideal for various industrial applications.

  • Food Grade Drums: Certified for the storage and transport of food products.

  • Stainless Steel Drums: Perfect for storing and transporting sensitive or high-value liquids.

  • Open-Head Drums: Easy access for filling and emptying contents.

  • Tight-Head Drums: Secure storage for liquids and hazardous materials.

  • Custom-Sized Drums: Designed and manufactured to fit unique specifications.

Metal Drum Sizes and Specifications:

55-Gallon Drum:

  • Dimensions: 23" x 35"

  • Weight: Approximately 44 lbs (20 kg)

  • Material: Carbon steel, stainless steel, or plastic

30-Gallon Drum:

  • Dimensions: 19" x 29"

  • Weight: Approximately 26 lbs (12 kg)

  • Material: Carbon steel or plastic

Other sizes are available, including 5-Gallon, 10-Gallon, 15-Gallon, and custom sizes upon request.

Metal Drum Conditions:

  • New: Unused drums in pristine condition.

  • Reconditioned: Professionally cleaned and refurbished drums.

  • Food Grade: Previously used for food products, cleaned to meet food safety standards.

  • Dirty: Drums with residue or minor damage.

  • Used: Previously owned drums in usable condition.

  • Damaged/End-of-Life: Drums with significant wear, suitable for recycling or disposal.

Average Prices:

  • New Metal Drums: Starting at around $50 each.

  • Reconditioned Metal Drums: Starting at around $30 each.

  • Used Metal Drums: Starting at around $15 each.

  • Custom Metal Drums: Pricing varies based on specifications.

Delivery Options:

  • Full Truckload (FTL): Suitable for large-volume orders.

  • Less Than Truckload (LTL): Flexible options for smaller shipments.

  • Delivery by Dry Vans, Flatbeds, and Box Trucks ensures safe and efficient transportation.

Service Areas:

  • Bear, DE (19701)

  • Wilmington, DE (19801)

  • Newark, DE (19711)

  • Middletown, DE (19709)

  • New Castle, DE (19720)

  • Elkton, MD (21921)

Get a Quote:

Request a custom quote for your metal drum needs by visiting our Request a Quote page.

Pick-Up Times & Dock Hours:

Our dock is open Monday to Friday, from 6 am to 4 pm Eastern Time. Please schedule your visit in advance.

For more information, visit our Metal Drums page.

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.