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Recycle Your Metal Drums

Drum recycling for 55-gallon steel and metal barrels. Free pickup, reconditioning, and scrap processing with competitive rebates.

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  • Competitive rebates
  • Sustainability docs included

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Recycle Your Metal Drums with Repackify

Recycle Metal Drums with Repackify

A Sustainable Solution for Your Unwanted Metal Drums

If you have old or damaged Metal Drums taking up space, Repackify offers an easy and responsible way to recycle them. Instead of sending them to landfills, we help businesses reuse, repair, or repurpose Metal Drums, reducing waste and supporting a circular economy.

How Our Metal Drums Recycling Program Works

1. Submit Your Metal Drums Details

Let us know what types and quantities of Metal Drums you need to recycle. We accept various sizes and conditions, including broken or scrap Metal Drums.

2. Schedule a Pickup or Drop-Off

For large quantities, we offer bulk Metal Drums pickup in select areas. If you prefer, you can also deliver Metal Drums to one of our partner facilities.

3. Responsible Processing

We evaluate Metal Drums for reuse, repair, or recycling. Usable Metal Drums are refurbished, while damaged Metal Drums are broken down into recyclable materials such as wood mulch or biomass fuel.

4. Contribute to Sustainability

By recycling your Metal Drums with Repackify, you help reduce landfill waste, conserve resources, and promote a more sustainable supply chain.

What Types of Metal Drums Can Be Recycled?

  • Metal drums vary in volume measured in gallons: 55 gallons is the industry standard size, but 30 gallons, 20 gallons, 15 gallons , 10 gallons and 5 gallons are also available.

  • Lid types include removable Open Head/Open Top with fully removable top; non-removable Tight Head/Closed Top with small openings; Lever-Lock and Bolt Ring lids.

  • Material of construction includes Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Galvanized Steel and Aluminum.

  • Wall thicknesses range from Standard Gauge to Heavy Duty to Light Gauge. Internal coatings are Epoxy Lined, Phenolic Lined, Polyethylene Lined or Unlined.

  • Certification covers UN/DOT standards for dangerous goods, FDA for food, IMDG for marine transportation.

  • Bottom type can be Flat Bottom, Convex Bottom or Concave Bottom.

  • Special features include Stackable, Heated, Insulated, Explosion Proof and Antistatic.

  • Barrels with non-removable lids vary in the number of openings: Single Bung, Double Bung, various sizes of 3/4“, 2” and other openings.

If you're unsure whether your Metal Drums can be recycled, contact us for an evaluation.

How to Recycle Your Metal Drums

Step 1

Tell Us What You Have

Enter your quantity, material condition, and location to get started.

Step 2

Create Your Free Account

Sign up in seconds to track your recycling request and manage pickups from your dashboard.

Step 3

Upload Photos & Schedule Pickup

Add photos and details to your listing. We arrange free pickup and handle processing.

Metal Drums We Accept for Recycling

  • 55-gallon steel drums (all conditions)
  • Crushed or dented metal drums
  • Drums with damaged closures
  • 30-gallon and other size metal drums
  • Steel drum lids and rings

Metal Drum Recycling Rates

Steel drum recycling rates are tied to scrap steel commodity pricing. Intact drums that can be reconditioned receive premium rebates. Crushed drums are accepted at standard scrap steel rates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you recycle dented or crushed steel drums?
Yes. Damaged drums that cannot be reconditioned are processed as scrap steel. The steel is melted down and recycled into new products.
How do I schedule metal drum recycling?
Submit your materials through our form with quantity, condition, and location details. We'll respond with recycling options and pickup scheduling.
What condition metal drums can be recycled?
We accept metal drums in virtually any condition — broken, damaged, end-of-life, and surplus materials all have recycling value.
Is there a cost for recycling pickup?
Pickup terms depend on volume and location. Many qualifying loads are picked up at no charge, and you may receive a rebate for recyclable material. Submit your details for specifics.
Do you provide recycling documentation?
Yes. We provide sustainability documentation for pickups, which can be used for corporate sustainability reporting and waste diversion records.

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