Buy Used Plastic Drums in Pittsburgh

Save Money on Quality Used Plastic Drums in Pittsburgh

What you'll gain: Find reliable 55-gallon plastic drums at 40-60% below new prices, with local suppliers who deliver to your door in Pittsburgh.

Why Buy Used Plastic Drums

You save significant money compared to new drums. A new 55-gallon drum costs $80-120. Used drums cost $35-84 each. That's real savings for your business.

Used drums work just as well as new ones when properly cleaned and inspected. Many companies use them for:

• Water storage
• Chemical transport
• Food ingredients
• Industrial materials

What Types Are Available

Open-head drums have removable lids. Think of them like giant buckets. Use these when you need to put solid materials inside or clean them easily.

Tight-head drums are sealed with small openings on top. Picture a large bottle. These work best for liquids.

Food-grade drums are triple-washed and safe for anything you might eat or drink.

Industrial-grade drums may have chemical residues. Only use these for non-food materials.

Where to Find Them in Pittsburgh

RePackify offers used 55-gallon plastic drums in Pittsburgh area. They provide:

• Food-grade and industrial options
• Full and partial truckload quantities
• Custom quotes based on your needs

Local industrial suppliers also carry used drums. You can find them through:

• Online industrial directories
• Local classified ads
• Word-of-mouth from other businesses

How Much They Cost

Prices depend on several factors:

• Single drum: $65-84
• Bulk orders (48+ drums): $35-40 each
• Condition affects price
• Food-grade costs more than industrial-grade

Example: A restaurant buying 10 drums for oil storage might pay $50 each. A manufacturer buying 100 drums for chemical transport might pay $38 each.

How to Buy Smart

Step 1: Know what you need

• How many drums?
• What will you store?
• Open-head or tight-head?
• Food-grade required?

Step 2: Inspect before buying

• Check for cracks
• Look at the gasket (rubber seal)
• Verify UN/DOT ratings if shipping hazardous materials
• Smell inside for chemical odors

Step 3: Compare quotes

• Get prices from multiple suppliers
• Ask about delivery costs
• Confirm minimum order quantities

Step 4: Arrange delivery

• Most suppliers deliver in Pennsylvania
• Partial truckloads available for smaller orders
• Schedule delivery when you can inspect drums

Red Flags to Avoid

Don't buy drums that:

• Have visible cracks or holes
• Smell strongly of chemicals (unless that's what you need)
• Lack proper UN/DOT markings
• Come without any cleaning documentation

Making Your Purchase

Start with a simple phone call or email. Tell the supplier:

• How many drums you need
• What you'll store in them
• Your delivery location
• Your timeline

Most suppliers respond within 24 hours with pricing and availability.

Remember: buying used drums is common in industry. You're not getting inferior products. You're getting proven containers at smart prices.