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Buy Used Plastic Drums in Kenosha, WI

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43 Plastic Drums listings within 500 miles of Kenosha, WI. Prices range from $1.20 to $30.00 per unit.

About Kenosha

Kenosha Supplier & Recycler of Used Plastic Drums

Find Cheap Used Plastic Drums in Kenosha, WI

What you'll get from this guide: Save money on storage containers by finding quality used 55-gallon plastic drums in Kenosha for around $12 each, plus learn how to pick the right type for your needs.

Why Buy Used Drums?

Used plastic drums cost 30-70% less than new ones. A new 55-gallon drum costs $40-60. A used one costs $10-15. That's real savings if you need several drums.

What can you store in them?

  • Rainwater for your garden

  • Animal feed on your farm

  • Emergency water supply

  • Craft supplies in your workshop

  • Pool chemicals

Best Place to Find Drums: RePackify

RePackify has 294 used drums available in Kenosha right now. Here's what you get:

  • Price: About $12 per drum (you pay shipping separately)

  • Condition: Cleaned and ready to use

  • Location: Kenosha area (ZIP 53140)

  • Pickup: You can pick them up yourself to save money

How to buy:

Go to RePackify's website

Find the Kenosha listing

Ask for a price quote

Arrange pickup or delivery

Types of Drums to Choose

Two main types:

Open-top drums have removable lids

  • Good for: Solid materials like grain, pellets, or craft supplies

  • Easy to fill and empty

  • Example: Storing dog food or bird seed

Closed-top drums have small openings (bungs)

  • Good for: Liquids like water or chemicals

  • Better seal for liquids

  • Example: Rainwater collection system

Food-Grade vs Regular Drums

Food-grade drums: Safe for anything you might eat or drink

  • Cost a bit more

  • Previous contents: cooking oil, juice, food ingredients

  • Choose these for: drinking water, animal feed

Regular drums: Fine for non-food items

  • Cost less

  • Previous contents: soaps, cleaning products

  • Choose these for: rainwater, pool chemicals, workshop storage

Getting Your Drums

Pick them up yourself:

  • Cheapest option

  • Bring a truck or trailer

  • 55-gallon drums are heavy when full but light when empty

Have them delivered:

  • More convenient

  • Get shipping quote first

  • Buying more drums often means cheaper shipping per drum

What to Check Before Buying

Ask about previous contents - Make sure it's safe for your use

Check for cracks - Small scratches are okay, but avoid cracked drums

Test the lid - Make sure it fits tight if you need a good seal

Smell test - Cleaned drums shouldn't have strong odors

Money-Saving Tips

  • Buy several drums at once to split shipping costs

  • Check RePackify listings in nearby Milwaukee or Waukesha if Kenosha runs low

  • Pick up drums yourself when possible

  • Ask about bulk discounts for 10+ drums

Getting Started

Start with one or two drums to test them out. Once you know they work for your needs, you can buy more. Most people find used drums work just as well as new ones for basic storage.

RePackify's Kenosha supply gives you the best local option for quality used drums at fair prices.

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.