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38 Metal Drums listings within 500 miles of Nashua, NH. Prices range from $0.02 to $42.77 per unit.
Metal Drums Prices in New Hampshire
What buyers pay by condition
| Condition | Avg. Price |
|---|---|
| New | $68.33 |
| Reconditioned | $45.10 |
| Used | $13.14 |
| Damaged (Salvage) | $4.78 |
About Nashua
Nashua Supplier & Recycler of Used Metal Drums
Save Money on Metal Drums in Nashua, NH - Find Quality Used 55-Gallon Containers
What you'll get from this guide: Learn where to buy affordable used metal drums in Nashua, how much they cost, and what to check before buying.
Why Buy Used Metal Drums?
You save 50-70% compared to new drums. A new 55-gallon steel drum costs $150-200. Used ones cost $50-80.
Used drums work great for:
Storing water or chemicals
Shipping products
Making rain barrels
Building projects
Where to Find Used Metal Drums in Nashua
RePackify Nashua Dock
Hours: Monday-Friday, 6 AM-4 PM Location: Nashua, NH 03060
What they offer:
55-gallon steel drums from local sellers
You can pick up or arrange delivery
Check their website for current stock
Freight costs extra
Local Recycling Centers
Scrap metal recyclers often sell used drums:
Call ahead to check availability
Bring cash for immediate purchase
Inspect drums before buying
Industrial Suppliers
Companies that buy and sell used industrial containers:
Usually require larger orders (10+ drums)
Offer cleaned and reconditioned drums
May provide delivery service
How Much Used Drums Cost
Basic used drums: $50-$80 each
Food-grade drums: $60-$100 each
Reconditioned drums: $80-$120 each
Money-saving tip: Buy 8 or more drums for volume discounts.
What to Check Before You Buy
Drum Condition
Look for dents or rust spots
Check that the lid closes tight
Make sure drain plugs work properly
Avoid drums with holes or cracks
Previous Contents
Ask what was stored in the drum:
Food products = safer and more valuable
Chemicals = may need special cleaning
Unknown contents = avoid these
Cleaning Needs
Rinsed drums are ready to use
Dirty drums need cleaning (adds cost)
Some residues require professional cleaning
How to Buy Used Drums
Step 1: Decide how many drums you need
Step 2: Call suppliers to check availability
Step 3: Ask about previous contents and condition
Step 4: Get quotes including delivery costs
Step 5: Inspect drums before paying
Example: What One Customer Did
Sarah needed 5 drums for her farm's water storage. She called RePackify and found food-grade drums that previously held fruit juice. She paid $60 each plus $75 delivery. Total cost: $375 for drums that would have cost $900 new.
Questions to Ask Suppliers
What was stored in these drums?
Are they food-grade?
Have they been cleaned?
What's the delivery cost?
Can I inspect them first?
Do you offer any guarantee?
Red Flags to Avoid
Sellers who won't tell you previous contents
Drums with strong chemical smells
Prices that seem too good to be true
No option to inspect before buying
Bottom line: Used metal drums in Nashua offer great value if you know what to look for. Start with RePackify for local options, then expand your search to recycling centers and industrial suppliers.
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.