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Metal Drum Grades Compared

The 4 grades metal drums are listed under on Repackify. Each grade links to its own page with the full inspection checklist.

Metal Drums by grade

GradeWhat to look forTypical useWhat buyers pay
NewUN marking matches your head type, packing group and specific gravityFirst-use fills of regulated hazmat liquids$64.86
ReconditionedReconditioner's mark and test date next to the original UN markingIndustrial chemicals and hazmat within the rating$42.81
UsedLast contents named by the seller and compatible with your useRefilling with the same product$11.68$6.49 to $16.87
Damaged (Salvage)Whether the drum is empty and free of hazardous residueScrap steel recycling$4.54

What the prices mean

What buyers pay is the average per-unit price buyers pay on Repackify for that grade, with the lowest and highest under it when they differ. Prices by state and their history are in the metal drum price index.

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