Buy Used Metal Drums in Ankeny

Save Money on Steel Drums: Quality Used 55-Gallon Drums Starting at $5 in Ankeny

What you'll get: Find affordable used metal drums in Ankeny, Iowa, starting at just $5 each. Get the storage you need without breaking your budget.

Why Buy Used Drums?

Used steel drums cost 90% less than new ones. A new 55-gallon drum costs around $50. A used one costs just $5-$15. For businesses that need bulk storage - like restaurants storing cooking oil, farmers storing chemicals, or manufacturers storing materials - this saves thousands of dollars.

What's Available Right Now

Best Deal: 160 used 55-gallon drums at $5 each in Ankeny

Nearby Options:

• Boone, IA: 108 drums at $7 each (cleaned)
• Marshalltown, IA: 90 drums at $8 each

Drum Basics

Standard 55-gallon drum:

• Size: 23 inches wide, 35 inches tall
• Weight when empty: 44 pounds
• Material: Steel (won't crack like plastic)
• Types: Open-top (removable lid) or closed-top (small openings)

Other sizes available: 30-gallon, 15-gallon, and 5-gallon drums

Choose Your Condition Level

Used drums ($5-$15): Good for general storage. May have minor dents or surface rust. Example use: Storing non-food items like motor oil or cleaning supplies

Reconditioned drums ($30): Professionally cleaned and repaired. Example use: Storing water for emergency prep or irrigation

Food-grade drums ($40): Safe for storing food and beverages. Example use: Storing cooking oil, syrup, or wine

How to Get Your Drums

Step 1: Call or email RePackify with how many drums you need

Step 2: Choose pickup or delivery

• Pick up yourself: Monday-Friday, 6 AM to 4 PM
• Small orders: We'll ship by truck
• Large orders: We'll fill a whole truck

Step 3: Pay when you pick up or receive delivery

Delivery Areas

We deliver throughout central Iowa:

• Des Moines
• Ames
• West Des Moines
• Altoona
• Urbandale

Get Started

Hours: Monday-Friday, 6 AM-4 PM

Need drums today? Call now to check what's in stock. Most orders can be ready for pickup within 24 hours.