Buy Used Plastic Drums in Des Plaines, IL

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45 Plastic Drums listings within 500 miles of Des Plaines, IL. Prices range from $1.20 to $30.00 per unit.

About Des Plaines

Des Plaines Supplier & Recycler of Used Plastic Drums

Check out Repackify's latest selection of 50-gallon plastic drums, ideal for storing and transporting a variety of large items. These versatile plastic drums can hold oils, dry goods, fluids, mechanical parts, finished goods, and raw materials. Choosing used drums is a smart way to save money.

Repackify excels at improving the operational efficiency of businesses that utilize plastic drums. We offer plastic drums in various quality grades to meet different needs, and our Des Plaines marketplace makes transactions between buyers and sellers easy. Our goal is to streamline transactions by providing multiple options and competitive prices.

While plastic drums are often associated with industrial chemicals and supplies, they are also perfect for non-toxic products like food and beverages. Explore our extensive range to find the ideal plastic drum for your needs. We offer competitive pricing, bulk discounts, and a straightforward purchase process that handles all shipping logistics.

Among the Services We Offer Are

  • Drop Trailer Services,

  • Plastic Drum Recycling

  • Plastic Drum Buy Back Program

  • Plastic Drum Removal and Cleaning Services

We Operate in the Following Zip Codes

60005, 60016, 60017, 60018, 60019, 60056

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.