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Metal Drums Specifications & Guide

Everything you need to know about recycling metal drums

Size Options

Condition Grades

208 drums

Truckload Capacity

Metal Drum Sizes & Specifications

Capacity	Dimensions	Weight	Closure	Common Usage
55 Gallon (208L)	22.5" diameter × 33.5" height	38-48 lbs (empty)	2-inch and 3/4-inch bungs	85% of market - most common size
30 Gallon (114L)	18.25" diameter × 28" height	25-30 lbs (empty)	2-inch and 3/4-inch bungs	10% of market
15 Gallon (57L)	14" diameter × 22" height	18-22 lbs (empty)	2-inch bung only	3% of market
5 Gallon (19L)	11" diameter × 14" height	8-12 lbs (empty)	2-inch bung only	2% of market

Metal Drum Condition Grades

NewPremium

Brand new drums, never used

Characteristics

Best For

Food grade, pharmaceuticals, critical applications

Pricing

100% of market price

Food Grade Used

Previously held food-grade materials only

Characteristics

Metal Drum Truckload Quantities

Truck Type / Variant	Quantity	Weight	Stack Height	Notes
55 Gallon Empty - 53' Dry Van	208 drums	7,904-9,984 lbs	4 high (52 floor positions)	Standard floor loading
30 Gallon Empty - 53' Dry Van	320 drums	8,000-9,600 lbs	4 high (80 floor positions)	Smaller diameter, more floor positions
15 Gallon Empty - 53' Dry Van	650 drums	11,700-14,300 lbs	5 high (130 floor positions)	Compact size, high stacking
5 Gallon Empty - 53' Dry Van	1,200+ drums	9,600-14,400 lbs	6+ high	Pail size, very high counts

Pickup Guide

What to Expect

How to Prepare

Stage on Pallets

Place drums on pallets (4 per pallet) for efficient forklift loading

Metal Drum Industry Standards

4 Standards

Recycling Metal Drum - FAQ

2 Questions