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#1 Supplier of Used Plastic Drums Across The State of Delaware

Looking for plastic drums in Delaware, including areas like Wilmington, Dover, Townsend, and Newark? Repackify is here to meet your needs! We provide a wide range of services, including buying, selling, recycling, and customizing plastic drums to fit your specific requirements. With flexible delivery options like full truckload (FTL) and less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments, we ensure fast and reliable service across Delaware.

Our Plastic Drum Services:

  • Buy Plastic Drums: Choose from new, used, and food-grade plastic drums to match your needs.

  • Cleaning and Reconditioning: Enhance the lifespan of your plastic drums with professional cleaning and refurbishing.

  • Custom Plastic Drum Solutions: Get drums customized to your desired size, color, or usage specifications.

  • Plastic Drum Disposal: We manage the safe collection and disposal of all unwanted drums.

Types of Plastic Drums Available:

  • New Plastic Drums: Freshly manufactured, available in multiple sizes.

  • Reconditioned Plastic Drums: Cleaned, inspected, and ready for reuse.

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

  • Tight-Head Plastic Drums: Secure storage for liquids and chemicals.

  • Food Grade Plastic Drums: Approved for the safe handling and transport of food products.

  • Custom-Sized Drums: Drums tailored to unique specifications.

Plastic Drum Specifications:

  • 55-Gallon Drum:

  • Dimensions: 23" x 35"

  • Weight: About 22 lbs (10 kg)

  • Material: High-density polyethylene (HDPE)

  • 30-Gallon Drum:

  • Dimensions: 19" x 29"

  • Weight: Approximately 15 lbs (7 kg)

  • Material: HDPE

  • Additional Sizes Available: 5-Gallon, 15-Gallon, 20-Gallon, and custom sizes upon request.

Plastic Drum Conditions:

  • New: Fresh, unused drums.

  • Reconditioned: Previously used drums, cleaned and refurbished for reuse.

  • Food Grade: Suitable for storing and transporting food products.

  • Used: Pre-owned drums in usable condition.

  • Dirty: Drums that may require cleaning or have minor residues.

  • Damaged: Drums with wear, ideal for recycling.

Common Use Cases and Industries:

Plastic drums are versatile and valuable across a range of industries:

  • Food and Beverage: Storing and transporting ingredients, syrups, flavorings, and oils.

  • Chemical Manufacturing: Safely storing and transporting chemicals, solvents, and hazardous materials.

  • Pharmaceuticals: Provides a secure solution for storing raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.

  • Agriculture: Storing pesticides, fertilizers, and water for irrigation.

  • Construction: Transporting and storing liquids such as adhesives, coatings, and sealants.

  • Waste Management: Collecting and disposing of liquid and solid waste.

  • Manufacturing: Suitable for holding raw materials, lubricants, and finished goods.

  • Petroleum and Lubricants: Storing oils, lubricants, and other petroleum-based products.

Price Estimates:

  • New Plastic Drums: Starting at around $40 each.

  • Reconditioned Plastic Drums: Starting at around $25 each.

  • Used Plastic Drums: Starting at around $12 each.

  • Custom Plastic Drums: Prices vary based on specifications.

For more detailed pricing, check our Plastic Drum Price Index for Delaware.

Delivery Options:

  • Full Truckload (FTL): Best for large orders.

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

  • Delivery by Vans, Flatbeds, and Trucks: Ensuring safe and efficient transportation.

Service Areas:

  • Wilmington, DE (19801)

  • Dover, DE (19901)

  • Townsend, DE (19734)

  • Newark, DE (19711)

Request a Quote:

Reach out to us for a custom quote on your plastic drum needs in Delaware!

Pick-Up & Dock Hours:

Our facility is open Monday to Friday, 6 am to 4 pm Eastern Time. Please schedule your pick-up in advance.

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.