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31 Plastic Drums listings within 500 miles of Aurora, CO. Prices range from $10.80 to $30.00 per unit.

About Aurora

Aurora Supplier & Recycler of Used Plastic Drums

Find Affordable Used Plastic Drums in Aurora, Colorado

What you'll get from this guide: Save money on quality used plastic drums (30-55 gallon HDPE barrels) by knowing exactly where to buy them in Aurora and what to look for.

Why Buy Used Plastic Drums?

Used drums cost 50-70% less than new ones. A new 55-gallon drum costs $150-200. A used one costs $30-120 depending on condition. For businesses needing multiple drums, this saves thousands of dollars.

Where to Buy in Aurora

RePackify

  • Serves Aurora from their Denver warehouse

  • Marketplace for buying and selling used 55-gallon plastic drums

  • Offers bulk shipping and drum reconditioning

  • Food-grade options available

What to Look For When Buying

Drum Condition Options:

  • Reconditioned/Food-Grade: Cleaned and leak-tested. May include USDA/FDA certification. Costs $70-120 per drum.

  • "As-Is" Used: Sold without guarantees. May have minor dents. Costs $30-60 per drum.

Material Details:

  • HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene): Standard material. Resists chemicals and recycles easily.

  • UN-rated vs Non-rated: UN-rated drums are certified for hazardous materials transport. Non-rated work for general storage.

Pricing by Quantity:

  • Single drums: $30-60 for "as-is", $70-120 for food-grade

  • Bulk orders: Significant discounts available

  • Truckload: Best pricing for large quantities

How to Buy Smart

Know your needs first

  • Food storage? Get food-grade drums

  • Chemical storage? Check chemical compatibility

  • Hazardous materials? Need UN-rated drums

Inspect before buying

  • Check drum seals and bungs

  • Look for cracks or deep dents

  • Ask for photos if buying remotely

Compare prices

  • Get quotes from multiple suppliers

  • Ask about bulk discounts

  • Factor in delivery costs

Ask about services

  • Can they wash and reseal drums?

  • Do they offer delivery?

  • What's their return policy?

Delivery Options

Most suppliers offer:

  • Local pickup: By appointment, check their hours

  • LTL (Less Than Truckload): For smaller orders throughout Colorado

  • FTL (Full Truckload): Best for bulk orders

Example: Real Cost Savings

A restaurant needing 20 drums for food storage:

  • New drums: 20 × $175 = $3,500

  • Used food-grade drums: 20 × $95 = $1,900

  • Savings: $1,600 (46% less)

Bottom Line

RePackify offers the best marketplace for used plastic drums in Aurora. They handle everything from single drums to bulk orders. For local pickup, check other suppliers in the Denver metro area. Always specify your use case and inspect drum condition before buying.

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.