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Plastic Drums Specifications & Guide

Everything you need to know about recycling plastic drums

Size Options

Condition Grades

208 drums

Truckload Capacity

Plastic Drum Sizes & Specifications

Capacity	Dimensions	Weight	Material	Common Usage
55 Gallon (208L)	22.5" diameter × 34.5" height	21.5-22 lbs (empty)	HDPE	80% of plastic drum market
30 Gallon (114L)	18.25" diameter × 28.5" height	12-14 lbs (empty)	HDPE	15% of plastic drum market
15 Gallon (57L)	14" diameter × 22.5" height	6-8 lbs (empty)	HDPE	4% of plastic drum market
5 Gallon (19L)	11" diameter × 14.5" height	2-3 lbs (empty)	HDPE	1% of plastic drum market

Plastic Drum Condition Grades

New VirginPremium

Brand new drums made from virgin HDPE resin

Characteristics

Best For

Food ingredients, pharmaceuticals, critical applications

Pricing

100% of market price

Food Grade Only

Previously held FDA-approved food ingredients only

Characteristics

Plastic Drum Truckload Quantities

Truck Type / Variant	Quantity	Weight	Stack Height	Notes
55 Gallon Empty - 53' Dry Van	208 drums	4,472-4,576 lbs	4 high (52 floor positions)	Standard floor loading
30 Gallon Empty - 53' Dry Van	320 drums	3,840-4,480 lbs	4 high (80 floor positions)	Smaller diameter, more floor positions
15 Gallon Empty - 53' Dry Van	650 drums	3,900-5,200 lbs	5 high (130 floor positions)	Compact size, high stacking
5 Gallon Empty - 53' Dry Van	1,200+ drums	2,400-3,600 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

Plastic Drum Industry Standards

4 Standards

Recycling Plastic Drum - FAQ

2 Questions