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Recycle Your Plastic Drums

Plastic drum recycling and reconditioning. We collect used HDPE barrels for cleaning, reconditioning, or grinding into recycled material.

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  • Free pickup & hauling
  • Competitive rebates
  • Sustainability docs included

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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

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.

Plastic Drums We Accept for Recycling

  • 55-gallon HDPE drums (all conditions)
  • 30-gallon and 15-gallon plastic drums
  • Cracked or damaged HDPE barrels
  • Drums with removed or damaged closures

Plastic Drum Recycling Rates

HDPE drum recycling rates depend on drum condition and cleanliness. Intact drums suitable for reconditioning receive the best rates. Damaged drums are processed at standard HDPE regrind rates.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens to recycled plastic drums?
Intact drums are cleaned and reconditioned for reuse. Damaged drums are ground into HDPE regrind and manufactured into new plastic products including new drums, pallets, and industrial containers.
How do I schedule plastic 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 plastic drums can be recycled?
We accept plastic 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.

Ready to Recycle Your Plastic Drums?

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