Buy Used Plastic Drums in Allentown

Find Cheap Used Plastic Drums in Allentown - Save Money on Quality Barrels

You'll save 80-90% compared to buying new drums and find exactly what you need for water storage, gardening, or business use right in your area.

Why Buy Used Plastic Drums?

You get the same quality container for a fraction of the price. A new 55-gallon drum costs $85-95. A used one costs just $5-7. That's real money saved.

Think about it: you need drums for rainwater collection, storing feed, or organizing your workshop. Why pay full price when used drums work just as well?

What You'll Find in Allentown

RePackify (Allentown, PA 18102)

• 55-gallon food-grade closed-head drums
• $6.00 each
• Clean and ready to use
• Small minimum orders
• Order through RePackify website

Online marketplaces

• 55 to 60-gallon drums
• Starting around $6-8 each
• Shipping arranged
• Browse listings anytime

Understanding Drum Types

Start with the basics:

• Closed-head drums have two small openings (called bungs)
• Open-head drums have removable lids
• Food-grade means safe for drinking water and food

Which one do you need?

• Storing liquids? Choose closed-head (better seal)
• Loading dry goods like grain? Choose open-head (easier access)
• Drinking water storage? Choose food-grade only

What to Expect for Prices

Current Allentown pricing:

• Average used drum: $5.67
• RePackify current price: $6.00
• Price range: $5-8 per drum

Why the price differences?

• Condition (some need cleaning)
• Quantity (buying more costs less per drum)
• Grade (food-grade costs slightly more)

Smart Buying Tips

Before you buy:

Check the drum carefully

• Look for cracks or deep scratches
• Sniff inside for chemical odors
• Ask what was stored before

Ask about cleaning

• Some drums come "as-is" (you clean them)
• Others are reconditioned (cleaned and tested)
• Reconditioned costs more but saves you work

Know minimum orders

• Some sellers require buying multiple drums
• Others sell single drums
• Ask before you visit

Plan your pickup

• Most places offer free pickup
• Delivery costs extra
• Bring a truck or trailer

Real-World Example

Let's say you want to collect rainwater. You need three 55-gallon drums.

Buying new: 3 x $90 = $270

Buying used: 3 x $6 = $18

Your savings: $252

That's enough saved money to buy a good pump system for your rainwater setup.

Your Next Steps

Decide what size and type you need

Check RePackify's current stock online

Call other local suppliers for comparison

Visit in person to inspect drums

Arrange pickup or delivery

Remember: buying used drums is smart money management. You get what you need without overpaying for a brand-new container that does the same job.