Recycle Your Plastic Drums
Request recovery review for used plastic drums using the actual material and pickup-site details.
- List your materials in minutes
- Submit actual site and material details
- Competitive rebates
- We handle the freight
Conditions we accept
- New
- Reconditioned
- Used
- Damaged (Salvage)
How it works
- 1Tell us what material you have and where it is
- 2We match your material with recyclers who want it
- 3Accept an offer and we coordinate the pickup
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Recycle Your Plastic Drums with Repackify
Recycle Plastic Drums with Repackify
A Sustainable Solution for Your Unwanted Plastic Drums
If you have old or damaged Plastic 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 Plastic Drums, reducing waste and supporting a circular economy.
How Our Plastic Drums Recycling Program Works
1. Submit Your Plastic Drums Details
Let us know what types and quantities of Plastic Drums you need to recycle. We accept various sizes and conditions, including broken or scrap Plastic Drums .
2. Schedule a Pickup or Drop-Off
For large quantities, we offer bulk Plastic Drums pickup in select areas. If you prefer, you can also deliver Plastic Drums to one of our partner facilities.
3. Responsible Processing
We evaluate Plastic Drums for reuse, repair, or recycling. Usable Plastic Drums are refurbished, while damaged Plastic Drums are broken down into recyclable materials such as wood mulch or biomass fuel.
4. Contribute to Sustainability
By recycling your Plastic Drums with Repackify, you help reduce landfill waste, conserve resources, and promote a more sustainable supply chain.
What Types of Plastic Drums Can Be Recycled?
We accept a variety of Plastic Drums types, including:
Open Head/Top Drums - with completely removable top lid
Tight Head/Closed Head Drums - with small openings/plugs in the top
Tamper-Evident Drums
Stackable Drums
UN-Marked Drums - for transporting hazardous substances
By volume:
Small: 4-8 gallons
Medium: 13-30 gallons
Standard: 55 gallons
Large: 65-105 gallons
By physical dimensions:
Diameter: from 12 inches to 24 inches
Height: from 16 inches to 40 inches
Manufacturing materials:
High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) - most common
Polypropylene (PP) - more resistant to high temperatures
HDPE with antistatic additives
Functional features:
UV resistance
Chemical resistance (to acids, alkalis)
Food-grade certification for storing food products
Frost resistance
Heat resistance
Design features:
Carrying handles
Possibility of installing taps
Transport fasteners
Built-in pallets
Seal integrity
Markings (UN, food-grade certification, etc.)
Color:
Blue, black, white - standard
Other colors - for content identification
If you're unsure whether your Plastic Drums can be recycled, contact us for an evaluation.
How to Recycle Your Plastic Drums
Describe the material
Add quantity, condition, location, timing, and photos.
Submit the request
Provide the site contact and full pickup address.
Review request-specific next steps
Availability depends on the submitted material and location.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I request recycling for plastic drums?
Submit the material type, quantity, condition, pickup address, timing, and photos needed to evaluate the request.
Is pickup or a rebate guaranteed?
No. Availability and potential material value depend on condition, volume, location, timing, and local demand.
What happens after I submit?
The request is reviewed using the site and material details you provide. Any available next steps are specific to that request.
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